Jump to content

Ford to show off VW based BEV March 21st, the Explorer EV


Recommended Posts

13 hours ago, rmc523 said:

 

I really think this subscription BS is terrible, and I hope Ford doesn't do it.

Sadly they’re waiting with bated breath to introduce this, Doug whatever is pushing this big time, it’s  an absurd idea of charging for something already built into the vehicle. This is Ford trying to grift more money from buyers 

All of this grew from the idea that telematics were so important to fleets that they would pay whatever and now retail buyers are about to start getting the same sort of shaft on desirable options that Ford wants to charge over and over for.

Edited by jpd80
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

So plain and simple Explorer is how they are calling it. I would have spared such a strong name for a GE2 model and was expecting this to be called Explorer Sport, starting another family as happened to Bronco and Mustag.

 

I enjoyed its design a lot. Looking forward for more technical details and pricing.

Edited by passis
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • silvrsvt changed the title to Ford to show off VW based BEV March 21st, the Explorer EV
19 hours ago, tbone said:


I agree, and if they start doing it for options I care about, I’ll start taking a look at other vehicle brand options that don’t do that.  


Im already planning on my next new car being my last because of potential nonsense like that. Just locked up the flex long term yesterday because of it. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, passis said:

So plain and simple Explorer is how they are calling it.

 

In the AN article, they mention the second model will carry the Sport moniker: 

Quote

The European Explorer will be built at Ford's plant in Cologne, Germany, replacing the Fiesta small car.

A second version of the Explorer, expected to be named the Explorer Sport, will follow in the same plant.

 

https://europe.autonews.com/cars-concepts/ford-explorer-ev-beats-key-rivals-key-segment

  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/21/ford-explorer-ev-europe.html

 

 

https://insideevs.com/news/658251/ford-explorer-ev-is-a-vw-meb-based-suv-for-europe-priced-from-48500-usd/

 


Well the name choice is interesting....

So we have the

Explorer (PHEV sold in EU)

Explorer EV

Then the upcoming CE2 Explorer EV built in Oakville in the next 18 months. 

 

I'm guessing the Chicago Explorer becomes the Explorer Classic or something when the BEV version comes out, to hopefully clear up the muddyness of this...jeeze

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

30 minutes ago, silvrsvt said:

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/21/ford-explorer-ev-europe.html

 

 

https://insideevs.com/news/658251/ford-explorer-ev-is-a-vw-meb-based-suv-for-europe-priced-from-48500-usd/

 


Well the name choice is interesting....

So we have the

Explorer (PHEV sold in EU)

Explorer EV

Then the upcoming CE2 Explorer EV built in Oakville in the next 18 months. 

 

I'm guessing the Chicago Explorer becomes the Explorer Classic or something when the BEV version comes out, to hopefully clear up the muddyness of this...jeeze

 


The vast majority of buyers in the US haven’t the slightest clue of what is or isn’t sold in Europe, nor do they care. I think it’s a non-issue. 

Edited by fuzzymoomoo
  • Like 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites

30 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said:


The vast majority of buyers in the US haven’t the slightest clue of what is or isn’t some in Europe, nor do they care

 

I agree with that, but you'll still have two different products competing in the same marketplace come 2025.

I don't ever recall Ford having three different products with the same name for sale worldwide. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

37 minutes ago, Harley Lover said:

That front end doesn't warm me up. If this weren't a Ford and therefore I am predisposed to like it, the front end would bother me.

 

That is part of the problem with EVs-they don't need a grill for cooling like ICE products do. Its like looking at someone with their eyebrows shaved off. 

IMO it looks like a cross between a Mach E and a Bronco Sport styling wise. Doesn't look bad, but its a bit meh. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Why Explorer? There are not a single detail that suggest this car is a real Explorer.  There are many names around for this , in fact, very atractive vehicle.    By 2025, Ford will have many Explorers: the ICE original version, this European EV version, the upcoming Sport version of this car and the EV Explorer for NorthAmerica.    Is not ridiculous?  4 different  Explorers are too many Explorers.  ?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

53 minutes ago, silvrsvt said:

 

I agree with that, but you'll still have two different products competing in the same marketplace come 2025.

I don't ever recall Ford having three different products with the same name for sale worldwide. 

Escort?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

53 minutes ago, silvrsvt said:

 

I agree with that, but you'll still have two different products competing in the same marketplace come 2025.

I don't ever recall Ford having three different products with the same name for sale worldwide. 

Well Oldsmobile had Half their cars in the 80's Named Cutlass and different bodies too, not just trim levels. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, silvrsvt said:

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/21/ford-explorer-ev-europe.html

 

 

https://insideevs.com/news/658251/ford-explorer-ev-is-a-vw-meb-based-suv-for-europe-priced-from-48500-usd/

 


Well the name choice is interesting....

So we have the

Explorer (PHEV sold in EU)

Explorer EV

Then the upcoming CE2 Explorer EV built in Oakville in the next 18 months. 

 

I'm guessing the Chicago Explorer becomes the Explorer Classic or something when the BEV version comes out, to hopefully clear up the muddyness of this...jeeze

 

Lol maybe ford will change their plans AGAIN and call the new models to be built at Oakville Edge and Nautilus again lol

Link to comment
Share on other sites

30 minutes ago, silvrsvt said:

How about Explorer Edge? LOL

 

The Edge name came from the Ranger of all things. 

And Ranger came from Edsel. come to think of it, so did Citation.  About a year ago Ford copyrighted the name "Skyline" for use in North America. I wonder if Ford still has the rights to Fairlane and Galaxy?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

31 minutes ago, Chrisgb said:

And Ranger came from Edsel. come to think of it, so did Citation.  About a year ago Ford copyrighted the name "Skyline" for use in North America. I wonder if Ford still has the rights to Fairlane and Galaxy?

Nissan went to court over the Skyline name with Ford. 

https://www.thedrive.com/news/how-ford-and-nissan-battled-over-the-skyline-trademark-and-why-its-not-over-yet

 

GM used the Citation name back in the 1980s for their X car-so no idea of the status of that. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...