Updated take on the Ford Splash concept

I know about the Star, but don't think that had anything to do with the Rivian-based model.

I like the way you think. My biggest concern with Farley doubling down on off-road performance vehicles is just making everything the same. A boxy, lifted truck or suv with massive tires and Ford lettering in the grille. That stuff isn't bad, but I don't want that to be all Ford does.    That's what I really like your recommendations, a blend of SUVs, trucks, and cars. It gives enthusiasts more variety, and makes Ford a more interesting brand. 

That reminds me of the old Jeep Commander.

Yeah, my goal for that is I thought the lifted mustang raptor renderings I'd seen up unto this point were trying too hard. Massive black cladding on the fenders, Ford lettering in the grille, skid plates that felt like they weren't even integrated into the mustang's design. It just looked tacky.    So I wanted my own take on that lifted mustang look that was a little more tasteful. A mild lift kit, and some clean lights in the grille, not much else is needed to sell the look imo. 

Isn’t it ironic that Rivian was rejected because electric foundation was incompatible with Ford’s own engineering approach with hundreds of individual controllers….. Here again, I wonder what Jim Farley would have done differently now thst Ford embraces a similar philosophy in CE1. (South Park what would Brian Boitano do )   it seems like they had a great platform and partner with Rivian but Ford’s own engineering torpedoed the whole thing……

They are fun to drive though, and don’t forget the power of a low price tag. I don’t think a two door would be worth it, but the 4 Dr version might work. While it’s rear legroom is tiny, it’s not any worse than most other subcompacts.

Everything on my list is easily doable without huge new investments: Mustang Rally (or RS) - just like Porsche 911 Dakar but doesn't require inheritance or ponzi crypto scam level capital to buy RS200 style dedicated off-road sports car. I would pair this with the next GT development (assuming there is one). Basically a smooth pavement version called Ford GT and a rough pavement version calls Ford RS.  Lincoln T6 SUV Bring Ford Everest to North America Off road package/trim level option for Lincoln Navigator - Take Expedition Tremor hardware and let Lincoln buyers in on the fun. Ford literally has nothing to lose to give this a try.  Explorer Sport to fill the gap left behind by Escape. Could be based on next gen Territory or the rumored Maverick CUV (I think they are the same thing just different assembly locations) Add a smaller SUV below Everest using T6 (this could be paired with one of Ford's low cost pickup in China). I'm thinking the size of Escape but body on frame. Like the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ. In case you are wondering, FJ is the exact same size as the 2nd/3rd gen 4Runner. So a Ford competitor could be roughly be the size of original Explorer     I didn't go over the pickup side but between FX4, Tremor, and Raptor, I think Ford got the truck side covered pretty good. 

Now we're cooking with gas. I've said before how the RS 200 concept has an attractive front end, but the roofline and rear end needed some work. It looked a little awkward and bulbous. The shape of the roofline looked less like a mid-engine sports car and more like a model 3, it just didn't convey mid-engine performance car and looked more like a blob.    So I merged it with other sports cars like the Elise to get a sportier, more seductive roofline and quarter panel. I actually really liked how this turned out. I could totally see how this could be a fun off-road sports car to rival things like the cayman, c8, and lotus models, but in a way that was differentiated.    This looks sick as hell. Hopefully you guys can see why I saw if you're gonna do an off-road supercar like Farley wants, make it an actual supercar, not yet another truck or suv that just accelerates like a supercar. It doesn't have to be a trillion dollars and built in super limited numbers. We see there's a market for the kinda entry level mid-engine sports car at that 70, 80,90k price point where they're selling in the thousands. This could be ford's version of that.