I’m wondering because if Canada doesn’t tax F150 sub assemblies, Oakville may be able to assemble semi knocked down kits…   Forgive me for being the eternal optimist but manufacturers used to  have creative ways of getting around tariffs and other impediments… Fingers crossed for you friend…

True, it is harder to make a business case for this sort of truck in the states considering we have the f-series. But on the other hand, I do believe there's a sizable group of buyers who would love an overbuilt super capable, virtually indestructible truck that's the size of a ranger, and much easier to live with day to day than a massive f-150 or normal super duty.    At the very least, I'd like this to lay the groundwork for the ranger refresh design whenever we end up getting it here, because this thing looks awesome, much cooler than a normal ranger imo. 

It works better as a coupe than a convertible. I agree that the interior is great!

Normally, I’ve taken those Heavy Truck sales to mean F650/750 because there were other figures I used to get from Crain that indicated that  as Ino longer have that data subscription as bloody expensive.   What I suspect is that F600 has done exactly what Ford wants and halved F650 sales with a lower cost truck based on an extension of F550. There’s no sign of Ford ending Heavy Truck production but I agree with Bob’s previous comments about offering more industry standard equipment otherwise sales will zero out. last time I looked back when F600 was in first year or so, F750 we’re only a small fraction of the figures  Heavy truck sales, in the order of a couple of hundred, it might be better or worse these days…

An appearance package for the Raptor would sell better here.  Very small market for that much capacity and overlap with F150.

Yep.  At least they were back in 2008.  If you lose your job or you’re worried about losing your job or losing significant income then you don’t make big unnecessary purchases period.   If your income is secure then it’s business as usual.  There was no spike in Midsize truck sales when F series dropped by 30%.

There isn’t enough Nav/Expy volume to justify a huge investment beyond what they already have.  Plus the factory is still constrained by Super Duty.   GM has bigger volume to protect so it invests more.   I don’t believe the objective differences are a big issue for most buyers.  

Watch Paul Maric’s YouTube commentary I posted recently it explains the situation. He suspects  that it will be offered in North America but currently for Australia New Zealand, Maybe South Africa. (Think about it, Ford offering updated Ranger markets where F150 is not normally sold) Pricing for Australia has not been officially release but many think it will be around Raptor money considering these are XL trim (XLT later), I think that complements their importation and conversion F150 4x4 XLT/Lariat models. Hope this helps with understanding    Bottom line, you already have reasonably priced F150/ 250 in USA, would Ford Nth America build and sell SD Ranger to go against them?  

I agree with your point but then again, the current sales level indicates that there is a lot to still be done. Also the situation in China isn't good lately

As Andrew says, Air Suspension, also a hybrid would be nice.   Also some of the Escalade's current features: AR navigation, night vision, and soft close (and even automatic closing) doors, also, as I have said before the 48in looks good in the Nautilis but not as much on the Navi, specially considering the Escalade has a 55in. The wow-factor that Lincoln got with the 48in in the Nautilus, hasn't been the same with the Navi