Because the Bolt EV had the greater head-banging issue.  That and the point I was trying to make that designing vehicles larger is not the only way to make them more owner friendly.  By the way, I didn’t link initial article but doing now.  And yes, I know EUV was longer, and also that its tailgate opened higher.   https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/10/2027-chevy-bolt-gets-redesigned-liftgate-so-you-no-longer-bang-your-head-on-it/

Did you read what I said?  I'm not saying not to have base models that don't have the options.  I'm saying that Ford is now not even offering the options people want (that many competitors have) on upper trims.

Why are you comparing the outgoing Bolt (non EUV) to the new Bolt?  For a fair comparison, you have to compare the EUV to the new Bolt, since it's just a refresh of the EUV, just dropping the EUV suffix.

First of all, why would you take a brand new '25 Dark Horse and hack it all up?  Was it totaled?  It would be far cheaper to go the crate motor route than hack up a dark horse and try to fight all the integration gremlins.  Benefit of the crate motor is that the control packs are take out all the unnecessary stuff, and only worry about the engine and transmission.  Then you can build an aftermarket gauge cluster from there.

Correct and People are also expecting substantial write down on T3 being pushed backwards for years, BOC is a huge complex with what now seems nothing to build but batteries 

Yes, and regarding Bolt, it’s interesting that new tailgate opens so taller owners don’t bang their heads as easily.  These are the kinds of improvements that make smaller vehicles more functional and practical to live with.  Pictures show differences as well as previous tight access to rear seat.  If I understand description correctly most of the added length of EUV (on which new 2027 Bolt is based) vs EV is at rear doors and seat.    

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Funny how they ALL came up in my feed....wrong Francis??      

Are you implying added costs are not an issue Ford is trying to manage?  If not cost reduction then what?  Personally see cost as primary issue with most things, otherwise every vehicle would have every gadget and option imaginable.  The line on content has to be drawn somewhere for any given vehicle price, right?  As mentioned previously in other threads, IMO the best way to reduce costs is to have budget-minded models that do not have these capabilities at all from the onset.  Deleting options can’t possibly save as much because many costs are already sunk.  Just my 2 cents….