SmartKid001 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) Rumoured MMZ replacement spotted in Shanghai. We'll see what it really looks like tomorrow. Edited April 18, 2021 by SmartKid001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.I. Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 4 hours ago, SmartKid001 said: Rumoured MMZ replacement spotted in Shanghai. We'll see what it really looks like tomorrow. you mean Lincoln MKZ replacement? Is logical. The sedans are alive in China, and Lincoln needs the MKZ and the Continental there. In fact, the Taurus, the Escort, the Focus sedan , the Fusion, the Fiesta sedan are alive and are important part of the Ford line up there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) Interesting that Ford has been able to keep MKZ replacement underwraps for so long. But makes total sense that it is part of the Mondeo replacement program. I wonder if some of the mules we saw earlier is actually the Lincoln version - i.e. the whole square back vs. fastback look of the different mules and supposedly the different dashboard. Ford version has the big single screen while Lincoln version will have a traditional bionicle housing for the instrument panel and a second screen in the center stack. Edit: the program codes: CD542: Mondeo 5th gen (Evos) CD754: MKZ 3rd gen (???) Edited April 18, 2021 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 23 minutes ago, bzcat said: Interesting that Ford has been able to keep MKZ replacement underwraps for so long. But makes total sense that it is part of the Mondeo replacement program. I wonder if some of the mules we saw earlier is actually the Lincoln version - i.e. the whole square back vs. fastback look of the different mules and supposedly the different dashboard. Ford version has the big single screen while Lincoln version will have a traditional bionicle housing for the instrument panel and a second screen in the center stack. Edit: the program codes: CD542: Mondeo 5th gen (Evos) CD754: MKZ 3rd gen (???) I wonder if the MKZ will get a new name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTL2017 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, silvrsvt said: I wonder if the MKZ will get a new name? If true, hopefully it’s called the Zephyr. Edited April 18, 2021 by JTL2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, silvrsvt said: I wonder if the MKZ will get a new name? I'm sure it will. The question is if it will stick with the maritime theme or is Ford really going to let the Continental name go unused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) This is supposedly the back of the Evos... Looks fastback-ish. And the front brake of Evos... very small brake disk and low-rolling resistance Conti ecocontact tires (something you'd find typically as OEM fitment in a hybrid or PHEV). https://info.xcar.com.cn/202104/news_2058223_1.html Edited April 18, 2021 by bzcat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartKid001 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 what can I say?It looks terrific! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pffan1990 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 I love it!! ? https://www.motor1.com/news/501822/ford-evos-reveal-photos/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Looks like farm equipment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.I. Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Is this vehicle related with the Zephyr concept? Looks like the same sedan/coupe/wagon on stilts . When I saw both cars I remembered the AMC Eagle. Those cars are sedans, coupes and wagons with AWD and high ride... the new Ford and the new Lincoln looks exactly like those AMCs. The Evos is attractive. I’m not sure about the six windows profile, but the rest of the car is very attractive. The interior is completely different from any car in the Ford line up. Is this interior only for China? Is the grill... similar as the Chinese Explorer exclusive grill, exclusive for the chinese model? This car will be available in USA? The rumors say not. For sure, this will be the Mondeo replacement in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 I like much of it, but the C pillar just doesn't work at all. The tail lights are too similar to the large Volvo sedan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Harley Lover said: I like much of it, but the C pillar just doesn't work at all. The tail lights are too similar to the large Volvo sedan. It is a "concept", and IMO the greenhouse looks too busy because of that bit that is tacked on. I think it would look slightly better if the fake glass/black part on the C pillar was eliminated and was left "floating" on the black roof and windows. It also has those rear quarter panel "wings/fins" that was previewed on the concept from last year...they actually look decent in application. The Evos makes me feel a bit better about Ford's future direction when it comes to styling. The past few products (Escape and a less extent the Explorer) made me think they where getting too bland for the marketplace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Reminds me of the Polestar 2. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Overall, I really like it. But I think going with the Mach-E style buttons for the door pop would be better than those Tesla style handles. Those just don't do well in cold icy climates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTL2017 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Here is the Zephyr Reflection aka MKZ for the Chinese market 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 You can see how they "share" sheetmetal without being overt about it. The Evos has a slightly lift to it with black plastic surrounds around the wheel wells to make it more CUV/SUV like. The greenhouse shapes are similar and gives me hope they get rid of that stupid black piece on the C pillar of the Evos...I think the floating design would look so much better and less busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, falconlover 1 said: Is this vehicle related with the Zephyr concept? Looks like the same sedan/coupe/wagon on stilts . When I saw both cars I remembered the AMC Eagle. Those cars are sedans, coupes and wagons with AWD and high ride... the new Ford and the new Lincoln looks exactly like those AMCs. The Evos is attractive. I’m not sure about the six windows profile, but the rest of the car is very attractive. The interior is completely different from any car in the Ford line up. Is this interior only for China? Is the grill... similar as the Chinese Explorer exclusive grill, exclusive for the chinese model? This car will be available in USA? The rumors say not. For sure, this will be the Mondeo replacement in Europe. This is the new design language for Ford so it will slowly make its way to the rest of the world. I posted the Fiesta facelift spy photo in the perpetual Ford product thread with this new grille under camo. This front end design debuted with Chinese Escape last year and has now appeared on Escort facelift and the new Equator. The interior is less certain. Ford vehicles in other regions are not considered premium brand like they are in China so hard to imagine Ford offering an interior that cost hundreds more dollars than the cheap interior they put in US spec Escape and Explorer for example. It's not just the design but also the grade of material used. Ford China spared no expenses in using high grade plastic and leather in China because the consumers there are very demanding. Buyers in other traditional Ford markets like US, Europe, and Australia have very low expectations so Ford will probably use a different interior with smaller screens. Also, Ford is calling Evos a concept (it is shown as an EV) but the production model could still be called Mondeo (like the previous Evos concept) with variety of 48V, hybrid, and PHEV powertrains. Edited April 19, 2021 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 31 minutes ago, bzcat said: Also, Ford is calling Evos a concept (it is shown as an EV) but the production model could still be called Mondeo (like the previous Evos concept) with variety of 48V, hybrid, and PHEV powertrains. Hasn't Ford said the Mondeo name is going away when it ends production next year? Of course they could just call it the Mondeo Evos or the in the States the Fusion Evos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 53 minutes ago, silvrsvt said: Hasn't Ford said the Mondeo name is going away when it ends production next year? Of course they could just call it the Mondeo Evos or the in the States the Fusion Evos They said production of Mondeo is ending in Europe. The implication being that maybe the replacement won't be made in Valencia OR it will be made in Valencia but won't be called Mondeo. Up for interpretation of course. And Farley had previously said Fusion name will be retained as a cave-in to dealers. So we'll see what name it will use here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) More photos here including photos of clay model and design concepts: https://www.autohome.com.cn/tech/202104/1140252.html#pvareaid=102624 Edited April 19, 2021 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 The Evos is Chinese market only....hmmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 hour ago, silvrsvt said: The Evos is Chinese market only....hmmm So what happened to the "white space" Fusion Active? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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