Ford teased a brand new electrical crossover primarily based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform a month in the past, and now now we have the primary spy pictures of stated car testing.
In case you missed it a number of years in the past, Ford and VW inked a deal to cooperate on quite a lot of issues, together with the joint improvement of some electrical merchandise. One of many reported line objects within the deal is that Ford would license Volkswagen’s MEB electrical automotive platform to be used in automobiles with the Ford badge on them. The electrical SUV you’re taking a look at right here is the primary product from this partnership, and it’s the most effective look we’ve had past the beforehand launched shadowy teaser.
Its proportions recommend this SUV shall be most related in measurement to, and use the platform of, the VW ID.4. That’d put it in the identical class because the Mustang Mach-E, so Ford will discover itself with a pair compact electrical SUVs in Europe quickly. And sure, this SUV seems to be certain for Europe presently, not the U.S. The spy pictures taken listed here are from Ford’s European improvement grounds, and all communications from the corporate concerning the electrical SUV thus far have come from Ford of Europe.
As for what we’re seeing within the spy pictures themselves, this SUV is way blockier and has way more upright proportions than the Mach-E. The extra conventional SUV form definitely does a good job of differentiating it within the lineup, however we’ll see about that after all of the specs and pertinent information comes out. Anticipate the Mustang Mach-E to be marketed because the sportier, sleeker electrical SUV, and this MEB-based crossover to satisfy the function of a extra sensible car.
The entrance finish has what seems like a rounded-off grille look. We are able to see a part of the entrance DRL signature that was absolutely seen within the teaser. A small glimpse of the back lights is seen, too, although it hardly reveals something. The angular and chiseled rear hatch form is maybe essentially the most intriguing design angle revealed in these pictures. Its facet design is basically seen right here, because the wrappings are skin-tight for essentially the most half, giving us a good concept of what to anticipate as soon as they arrive off.
Look out for a reveal of this new VW-based Ford EV this 12 months, and don’t count on the wait to be too lengthy.
Associated video:
