True. I think Ford should have kept the Escape more SUV-like (sort of like a junior Explorer) and just made a separate lower-priced more car-like crossover model like a Corolla Cross or Trax. Ford made the Escape more car-like which it seems is not what the buyers in the segment wanted.
The concept expeditions design and shape is very reminiscent of the hybrid ford was promoting some years back. Some hire ups definitely hindered what could've been for these trucks.
For the Record, no EV on the Markets in the US can provide V2G capability or backfeed grid without a Dedicated system to enable that feature. To put it bluntly, Standard EVSE will never provide V2G capability.
The systems that offer V2G
Tesla- Requires A powershare gateway to enable V2G and disconnet from the grid.
Powershare - Vehicle to Home Backup System | Tesla
Ford and GM - Reqire a seperate inverter to function as well as a 80 amp circuit
Standard EVSE wiring Diagram
Ford V2H Wiring Diagram
Can you see the Difference?
The Jeep XJ Cherokee was a tiny vehicle vs what we have today-the overall length was roughly 165-168 inches long. Just as an example, a Bronco Sport is 172 inches long.
My friend had one years ago and it had ZERO room in the back seat for someone 6ft plus-people bitch about the Bronco Sport rear legroom, but at least I can fit back there comfortably vs being smooshed in-between the rear seat and the rear of the front seat backs.
Going by the photo above, I'm going to say its going to be at least 180-185 inches long.
Its also a really terrible representation of a Cherokee if they are going for an updated retro look.
I still think they tried to cater too much to the Focus buyers and go too far opposite Bronco Sport.
Had they been able to supply enough hybrids a few years ago it would have been much better.