Whisper is that Delivery timeline for the second CE1 isn’t until cy2029 All new platform, Ford is clearly taking roll out cautiously to avoid issues like CD6 Explorer. By that I mean, get the construction and assembly processes down to pat with pickup and then any other type of vehicle should follow a similar path…  

The ones I've seen you press on one side and it pops out then you pull it to open.

new product normally sells well when it first comes out, lets see how the sales numbers are this time next year. 

How are you supposed to say the name? A-feel-a? LOL

So what?  For now, in the U.S., EV's are yesterday's news.  ICE and hybrids are what people are buying.    Basically GM's EV's are all dressed up with no place to go.

I know, just imagine that with street tires, could still look kinda cool for what it was. I also agree the patent is the final design, it's just a "What if" type scenario for that more radical direction.    I personally believe going with the patent image is the right choice because it's less polarizing. A proper ute would be neat, but maybe that's something they could explore in the future with like a future 2 door offering. 

The biggest issue with the rendering is the wheel/tire combo would kill range LOL I have a feeling that the CE1 is going to look similar to the Trademark drawings they've put out-Its going to be blocky but aerodynamic. 

I've often said it should be a more lifestyle oriented truck with bold styling because Ford already has the commercial traditional truck lineup really flushed out already. Your proposal of like a crossover/truck hybrid is intriguing, I could see that really landing with some people.    Audi tried something similar with this concept, and despite how polarizing as it is, I kinda love the way it looks. It probably won't be this radical but I'd be all over something that went in this direction. 

Now if they can just fix the rest of this clown show they'll be a real powerhouse. 

Nah I don't think it is that...because the CE1 will have multiple products built off it. I'm guessing the pickup was done first since Ford thinks that is what they are the strongest in. The issue is that it leaves other segments bare like the larger C CUV market in North America-but there is product coming, I just hope it gets here sooner then later.