GM is persisting with the big battery, premium priced vehicle route. Clearly, price limits the number of sales but probably helps with exclusivity that is expected with a much higher priced vehicle. I think it would be wise for Ford to consider all possibilities but most importantly, matching range expectations with the particular level, be that HEV, PHEV, small or large battery BEV.

China-sourced Fords tend to still cost more than similarly equipped Chinese-branded models.  Ford launched a PHEV version of the Equator Sport (Territory) and it costs more than its BYD-rival which is priced like the non-hybrid Equator Sport (Territory). A new global Escape model that looked more SUV-like, offered better interior room and offered more utility, it might just work. Without the 2-row Edge, Ford can move the Escape up a bit in terms of sizing.  For markets in Asia and South America that need something cheaper, the Territory can fill the lower C-segment space.   In China, the JMC-built Equator Sport (Territory) is positioned below the Changan-built Escape. The Chinese Ford Escape has no entry-level base trim, all trims get the 2.0 EcoBoost, even the FWD models. In terms of pricing, only the Equator Sport PHEV models overlap with the Escape.

Agree completely; mostly posturing given Lightning sales were only around 1 out of every 40 F-Series last month IIRC, and other compared vehicles are no better.  Tesla reported numbers are a little higher but who knows how they got there?  In any case, CyberTruck sales are a fraction of original projections.   On subject of vehicles buyers say they may or may not want, MotorWeek reviewed the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ, and while interesting and luxurious in some ways, I wonder how many buyers will pay around $130k (starting price) for a huge 3-row battery-electric SUV that comes with 200 kWh battery.  In fairness, that huge battery gives it an estimated 465 miles of EPA range which is pretty good.  Escalade IQ reportedly shares many components with the Hummer EV and the Silverado EV, two vehicles that are not selling well, so will be interesting to follow sales volume.  If nothing else it’s hard to say to what degree the $130k starting price will limit sales.  It’s certainly not a mass-market SUV.  

Purely face saving for Tesla, no more talk of  reservation numbers. Ford also silent on BOC as the current Lightning construction set up at Dearborn is well under capacity.   All the dollars thrown at products that most buyers show little interest in.  

Well, he DOES hit large potholes and ruts......

These things are not fragile.   It would take a helluva lick to bend something.    If it wanders when driving straight, it wouldn't hurt to have the alignment checked, though.  You might want to test drive a similarly equipped F250 for comparison.    My brother had one that he used to pull his 5th wheel camper.   It was a real workhorse but not exactly plush riding or nice to drive when empty. 

lol it isn’t even an suv anymore. They could have called it a bronco and it would have been as close to that as this thing is to the mach e. Does look cool though.

What’s the real point of this comparison?  Relatively speaking sales of all these trucks are very low compared to original estimates and or projections, some would say dismal failures, so what does this ranking prove, that one is not the worst of the worst?  We should know more in a day or two when May sales are released, but my take is that there is nothing here to brag about, for any of them.

Ford has one....offered in ICE, hybrid and plugin hybrid.  

I am glad I found this forum. I purchased a 2020 Escape Titanium and have had a lot of issues with it since the purchase with now only 39,000 miles. Started with defective power control module, then defective headlamp lenses, then defective purge valve and then defective hinges and now I see that both my rear shocks are leaking. I have tried to find online to no avail. I think the problem is no manufacturer wants to sell them because they would have to warranty them when they prematurely failing. Ford does not seem to be notifying anyone on this issue and when I finally found the shocks online at Parts Geek they were "MOTORCRAFT" and over $100 each. Ford should step up to the plate and correct this matter ASAP by producing a shock that will endure and at a cheap price for their customers. I am on top of my vehicle maintenance and FORD is infuriating me with the cost of ownership. Example: Changed the PTU and rear differential fluid and had to by a specific blend of fluid only offered by FORD at $50/qt.. $38,000 for an entry level vehicle and this will be my last FORD product.