Exactly why a future Tesla Model 2 or Q, or whatever it’s called, needs to be small enough and cheap enough compared to 3/Y that it does not compete directly; in order to avoid excessive cannibalization.  Obviously there will be some cannibalization regardless.  Original reported plans for what became known as the $25K Model 2 were based on a car significantly smaller and lighter than a Model 3, with +/- 53 kWh battery capacity.  Now cost is up to $30K IIRC and that is probably after $7,500 tax credit, so I’d guess base price may be at least $37,500; not that much more affordable than a RWD Model 3.

The Terminator name making a comeback could be a good fit for this thing. 

The problem with Tesla to a degree is the lack of diversity in their product lineup. A cheaper product from Tesla will just hurt 3/X sales because it won’t be that much different from them and be more appealing to customers in price. I’m sure the S had some sales taken from it the 3 also.    The cyber truck was an attempt at diversifying the lineup but just did everything wrong. 

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64621664/2026-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-spied/   I’m gonna assume that Ford isn’t going to use the Shelby name this go around. 

Should work just as well as those botched rear window tint jobs with thousands of air bubbles,

And this is a real world issue, no matter how efficient a heavy utility is, it still uses X amount of fuel. Looking forward to hearing your experience with Maverick hybrid fuel efficiency - guessing big difference.

With a 70% drop in profit, I think Tesla has some big issues to face. Yes, a low cost 3 is a quick go to replacement for the proposed low cost BEV but either way Musk needs to be back at Tesla.

I just traded my 2023 Explorer Timberline for a 2025 Maverick AWD Lariat hybrid....the Explorer was nice, but could not get over 23 MPG even if I drove it off a cliff....

Looks great!  Any photos of the rear and interior?   I saw a black one the other day on the road, so it was hard to gauge how the rear panel truly looked since it all blended together.  I was surprised how upright the rear looked.

My brother has put wrap on the bumper caps of his truck and it was a pain and involves a heat gun to get it to go around the curves.  Granted, these panels are mostly square/flat, but still.  I can't imagine trying to do the entire vehicle yourself.