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Is The All-New Ford Supercar Debuting Next Week A Raptor R Buggy?

The Broncoized Maverick would  follow the Escape/Bronco Sport template-   It would have squared out/tougher styling and more focused off road bent with an available lifted suspension like the BS Sasquatch.   I don't think the Gladiator would exactly be a target with it either.      

Which means that making "affordable" vehicle all the much harder because the typical North American buyer won't by something that is smaller than say 175 inches long or so in numbers. 

So like a next gen maverick that applies learnings about cost efficiency from CE1 to a ICE truck to make the manufacturing process more affordable, and leads to a lower price?    I like that idea, but I'd just make that the next gen maverick so it can stay true to its affordable, small roots. I don't believe it needs to be an additional model. 

Corsair is rumored to being continued by importation from China...worked for Nautilus so I guess Lincoln is seeing if (ahem) lightning strikes twice. 

Recent & Notable Recalls 2025 CR-V e:FCEV (Coolant Leak): A fuel cell coolant leak can lead to a loss of power.  2023-2025 CR-V Hybrid (Battery/Fuel): Issues with lithium-ion battery terminals or fuel pump components causing fire/power loss risks.  2024 CR-V (Tire Code): Missing 4-digit date code on the Tire Identification Number (TIN).  2023 CR-V (Seat Frame): Improperly welded front passenger seat back frame.  2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid (Fire Risk): Overheating battery cables due to a missing fuse on a 12-volt cable.  2025 CR-V Hybrid (Fuel Leak): A fuel hose connection issue could cause leaks and fire risk.    Recent & Notable Recalls: 2013-2018 Models (Fire Risk): Over 1.8 million RAV4s recalled for replacement 12-volt batteries that might not be secured tightly, potentially causing a short circuit and fire, according to CBT News and this YouTube video. 2024-2025 Models (Brakes): Some 2024 RAV4s and 2025 Lexus NX models have loose bolts on front brake calipers and wheel hubs, risking damage or wheel detachment, notes DealerRater and Toyota USA Newsroom.    Not to say Ford is any better, but there are issues with them. 

And it has a BEV version too…

Fair enough.  Soon to be minus Corsair and Lightning.  I for one think starting with a truck for CE1 is a mistake, considering the loss of the rest of their CUVs and the trucks they currently have available.  Just because you have X number of vehicles doesn’t mean you actually have significant variety for the general public to buy.  

Well yes but it’s possible to take advantage of low series-high series parts. I’m thinking that instead of a The usual Ford + Lincoln vehicles twinned, keep Maverick for regular buyers and offer BS pickup as a higher series?   At the very least it would annoy those Jeep Gladiator buyers who don’t go off road and just want the look.