I'll give them credit for being first to market in the modern era, for sure, I'm just saying that the concept they used was older than a lot of people think. The diesel-/gas-electric hybrid (with electrics doing all of the propulsion) has long seemed like a no-brainer to me, so I'm wondering why the concept hasn't flown yet.
We are car people so we are certainly more critical than Joe Public, so I hope you are correct. I certainly want the new model to be successful.
Careful with those opinions😉
Oh, i was refering to the 1st gen and second gen EcoSport being roughly the same size.
In Asia and i guess in South America, the subcompact (B) segment is split into two. The entry level which is EcoSport-sized, this includes vehicles like the Toyota Raize and Kia Sonet, and the larger size B-segment-based models that are close to the Bronco Sport in terms of size, this segment includes models like the Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks, a Yaris Cross (bigger than the EU model) etc.
I think the Hyundai Venue is the last of the smaller entry-level subcompact CUVs/SUVs in the US. Americans obviously prefer the bigger models, while in other parts of the world there is enough interest and demand for both small and bigger subcompacts so other car companies make both.
A Maverick SUV would be great. Maybe Ford should just replace the Escape with one, it would probably be cheaper too.
The Escape-Kuga twins just got too expensive that in some markets Ford replaced them with the more affordable Territory.
I think Ford's biggest mistake is sacrificing vehicles for the rest of the world (like subcompacts) because buyers in the USA and Canada want larger models.
I think it looks good but I’m not sure I would pay $71k plus for it. I’m with you that the Wagoneer name does not fit this vehicle.
Regarding the roofline, perhaps it’s an optical illusion where the sheet metal is rising up as the roofline flows downward, and the interior space isn’t diminished as m as it appears.
No they’re not.
Gen 1 Ecosport was 166” long x 68.3” wide with 98” wheelbase (found width without mirrors here. https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/2011/1239725/ford_ecosport_xls_1_6.html#gsc.tab=0 )
Gen 1 Escape was 175” long x 71” wide with 103” wheelbase
The big difference is that the Gen 1 Escape had much more “canopy effect” than Gen 1 Ecosport
due to a lot more shoulder width and fractionally more hip room, it gives a different sensation.
But even so, that could be embodied in something like the Maverick pickup or even canceled Maverick Utility
so I guess I’m just hopelessly looping back on a vehicle that’s the next size up…..
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Glad I didn’t take your advice. My 8 year old son said dad since you have the airbag system installed and you have another compressor with a tank and air plumbed in the bed, why don’t you add a horn?
driving down I-40 with my fiver and a tractor trailer was merging into my lane and the only place I had to go was the ditch at 65mph. I hammered the horn and he just kept on coming. Luckily I remembered the new horn and hit the number 5 up fitter and laid down on it.
that sumbitch moved back in his lane most rikki tik.
Folks don’t listen to this crap advice. You do you and let the others be the Gladys Kravitz of the world.