![]() ![]() If you want more off-road capability, the slightly more expensive Timberline is a good choice it's powered by the same turbo-four. These include a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, 20-inch wheels, a heated and power-adjustable steering wheel, leather upholstery, a power-folding third row, and upgraded driver assists such as adaptive cruise control. Apart from that, we think the Limited trim's desirable standard features should suffice. We'd also add all-wheel drive for $2,000. It can tow a sizeable 5300 pounds when equipped with the towing package. The smaller single-turbo four-cylinder engine doesn't pack as much of a punch as the burlier twin-turbocharged V-6, but it gets the job done and does so more efficiently than the bigger powerplant. Ford’s official teaser for the fully electric SUVs coming to Europe by 2024.We think the mid-level Limited model is the best Explorer for the money. Hopefully, we will also get to see what Farley described as their “new fully updatable electric architecture”, set to underpin nearly all future EVs by Ford. The CEO also said that Ford will reveal more information about its future strategy at the Capital Markets Day, which is scheduled for May 22, 2023. Speaking about EVs, Jim Farley said that the crossover is “turning out to be the Corolla Civic of the EV business”, something that is evident from the numerous upcoming models of this kind by almost all automakers. We guess that the MEB-based Ford EV crossover that will debut this year and its sporty alternative coming in 2024 will be similarly sized to the Escape / Kuga, filling up the void in the segment. Furthermore, the Kuga will likely follow the fate of the Escape, as it wouldn’t make sense for Ford to develop a new generation when ICE will be effectively banned in Europe by 2035. Last year, Ford officially confirmed that a Puma EV is coming in 2024 as an indirect replacement to the discontinued Fiesta supermini, making us believe that this is going to be the last generation of the B-SUV with the option of a combustion engine. While Farley’s comments were referring to the North American market, Ford could also discontinue the EU-market two-row ICE-powered SUVs albeit for different reasons. ![]() Furthermore, despite the discontinuation of the EU-spec Focus, the C2 platform is also shared with the US-spec Maverick pickup, and the Chinese-spec Mondeo sedan and Evos crossover, making it a potentially viable product for future development.Īs for the popular Ford Bronco which is certainly not a commodity SUV and as such not included in the death row, its truck-sourced ladder-frame underpinnings will allow both ICE and EV variants to co-exist for years to come, giving the Jeep Wrangler plenty to worry about. The Ford Bronco Sport might be closely related to the Escape but it is not considered a commodity SUV due to its rugged styling, character, and pricing. Two-Row SUVs That Will Survive And Others That Won’t ![]() The US-spec Ford Edge is near the end of its lifecycle. However, a more plausible scenario for North America is for a new all-electric SUV to replace the aging Edge, leaving the Edge L as a China-only affair. The automaker recently revealed the 2024 Ford Edge L in China, featuring a three-row interior with petrol and hybrid powertrain options. According to reports from last year, this will happen in late 2025, with an EV replacement rumored for 2026.Īs for the second generation of the Ford Edge which dates back to 2015 with a facelift taking place in 2018, it is expected to be dropped from the US lineup soon, at least in its current form. Jim Farley has previously hinted that the model will be discontinued, likely after the end of the current generation’s lifecycle. ![]() The fourth-gen Escape (Kuga in Europe) was introduced in 2019, with a mid-lifecycle update following in 2022. Starting from the smallest of the bunch, the Ecosport is practically dead, with Ford basically selling off the last remaining 2022MY examples. Read: Ford Bronco Coming To Select European Markets Next Year As It Wants To Be More American The recently facelifted Ford Escape is most likely the last of its kind. ![]()
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