MKX1960 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Somebody hasn’t been paying attention. I know the Aviator is being announced. It's the 2nd vehicle I'm referring to. I seem to recall the fanfare for the last new model. Everyone expected the Aviator then and it turned out to be Nautilus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I know the Aviator is being announced. It's the 2nd vehicle I'm referring to. I seem to recall the fanfare for the last new model. Everyone expected the Aviator then and it turned out to be Nautilus. I take blame for that one. I saw something under the cover that played a trick on me and made me think it was bigger than it was. Keep in mind Ive known what the Aviator looks like for over a year now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadicalX Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I know the Aviator is being announced. It's the 2nd vehicle I'm referring to. I seem to recall the fanfare for the last new model. Everyone expected the Aviator then and it turned out to be Nautilus I truly think the next Lincoln will be the successor of MKT: A full-sized crossover. The aviator will be a legitimate SUV, leaving the gap of a large crossover without filling. Or, who knows, the Mini-bronco, or the ecosport 2020, can give way to a subcompact Lincoln SUV. I'm in doubt between these two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I truly think the next Lincoln will be the successor of MKT: A full-sized crossover. The aviator will be a legitimate SUV, leaving the gap of a large crossover without filling. Or, who knows, the Mini-bronco, or the ecosport 2020, can give way to a subcompact Lincoln SUV. I'm in doubt between these two. I can tell you with 100% certainty that youre wrong. The Aviator is built off of the next generation Explorer on CD6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX1960 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I can tell you with 100% certainty that youre wrong. The Aviator is built off of the next generation Explorer on CD6. Which would mean it's also going to be rear wheel drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Which would mean it's also going to be rear wheel drive? BON member Decker works at Chicago Assembly and has verified that will be the case. Explorer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadicalX Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Aviator will dispute against Lexus GX, Audi Q7 and Acura MDX? If so, then I'm sure the next Lincoln will be a subcompact SUV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I know the Aviator is being announced. It's the 2nd vehicle I'm referring to. I seem to recall the fanfare for the last new model. Everyone expected the Aviator then and it turned out to be Nautilus. Sorry I thought you were wondering what Aviator was going to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I truly think the next Lincoln will be the successor of MKT: A full-sized crossover. The aviator will be a legitimate SUV, leaving the gap of a large crossover without filling. Or, who knows, the Mini-bronco, or the ecosport 2020, can give way to a subcompact Lincoln SUV. I'm in doubt between these two. Aviator is really a near full sized crossover because it’s built on a unibody platform. Any other Lincoln utility would be below MKC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Aviator is really a near full sized crossover because it’s built on a unibody platform. Any other Lincoln utility would be below MKC. Unless Lincoln gets a version of the "Mach 1"/electric crossover.... Trust me, its not. Are you talking about what we're seeing tomorrow, or the additional vehicle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Unless Lincoln gets a version of the "Mach 1"/electric crossover.... But I can almost guarantee that will be smaller than a MKC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 But I can almost guarantee that will be smaller than a MKC. What will? the Mach 1? I got the impression it was midsize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadicalX Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 But I can almost guarantee that will be smaller than a MKC. I can imagine a mini Bronco made by Lincoln, like a BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Lexus UX, Infiniti QX30... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadicalX Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 What will? the Mach 1? I got the impression it was midsize. The Mach 1 will have proportions of an aviator and Explorer, but with style of coupe bodywork, like a BMW X6 M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 The Mach 1 will have proportions of an aviator and Explorer, but with style of coupe bodywork, like a BMW X6 M. Right. That's exactly what I envision as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 The Mach 1 will have proportions of an aviator and Explorer, but with style of coupe bodywork, like a BMW X6 M. Is that insider knowledge or are you just guessing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Right. That's exactly what I envision as well. I would be surprised if they can get 200-300 mile range and great performance from a vehicle that large. I think at best it would be MKC sized. But I’m just guessing and don’t really know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 I would be surprised if they can get 200-300 mile range and great performance from a vehicle that large. I think at best it would be MKC sized. But I’m just guessing and don’t really know. The Model X is roughly the size of an Explorer I'm thinking the Mach One is going to be roughly the size of an Edge/Fusion/Mustang to keep it "sporty" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I should also clarify that I thought Ford was targeting a $40K - $50K price and not Tesla prices. I guess we don’t really know at this point but I think it would have to be closer to Mustang/Edge CD sized to be sporty as silvrsvt points out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 I should also clarify that I thought Ford was targeting a $40K - $50K price and not Tesla prices. Thats what is giving me pause about this product-I was expecting a smaller product Escape sized that would be around 30-40K when it was first rumored But with it becoming performance orientated and Ford showing it as a mix of a Mustang and Explorer=I think the price is going to be at least 20K more then that I don't think anyone can make a profitable (well not yet) BEV for less then 40K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Saw this while looking for pictures of Aviator...nice rendition... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadicalX Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Is that insider knowledge or are you just guessing? Do you remember the promotional video of the Mach 1 SUV? For then, in it the Ford unites an midsize SUV, the Explorer, and a midsize coupe, the Mustang, in a merger that resulted in Mach 1. Medium SUV + Coupe medium = SUV coupé like X6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Do you remember the promotional video of the Mach 1 SUV? For then, in it the Ford unites an midsize SUV, the Explorer, and a midsize coupe, the Mustang, in a merger that resulted in Mach 1. Medium SUV + Coupe medium = SUV coupé like X6 That's what i remember. If the Mach 1 were going to be Edge sized or smaller, I would think they would have used something smaller than an Explorer. I'm a big fan of the BMW X6 and I am hoping this will be similar, so I may be biased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I did not remember the details of that video. I see what you’re saying now. But I find it hard to believe it will end up Explorer size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Btw, what time is the reveal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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