Ford also plans to drive growth with two all-new off-road models: the new Bronco and a yet-to-be-named off-road small utility – both designed to win a growing number of people who love getting away and spending time outdoors with their families and friends.
“Ford helped start the off-road phenomenon and has majored in off-road capability for decades – from the Bronco to the Raptor,” said Jim Farley, Ford president, Global Markets. “Now, we’re ready to reclaim our rightful place as the off-road vehicle leader.”
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Next-Gen Hybrid Electrics: Part of Ford’s new strategy includes going all-in on hybrids to bring more capability to customers of our most popular and high-volume vehicles like F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Escape and Bronco – and serve as a hedge for customers against higher gas prices.
Ford’s new hybrids will offer customers more space than today’s hybrids. On the F-150 Hybrid, Ford will lean in to capability, such as the low-end torque for extra pulling power and the fact it can serve as a mobile generator. Mustang Hybrid will be all about delivering V8-like performance with more low-end torque.
“Hybrids for years have been mostly niche products but are now on the cusp of a mainstream breakout,” Farley said. “The valuable capability they offer – plus fuel efficiency – is why we’re going to offer hybrid variants of our most popular and high-volume vehicles, allowing our loyal, passionate customers to become advocates for the technology.”
Ford’s new hybrid system is designed to be more efficient and less expensive than previous generations. These lower costs – achieved through supply base relationships, using common cell and component design and by manufacturing motors, transmissions and battery packs – with the intention of lowering cost of ownership for customers.
STANDARD on all trims
LED headlamps, black door handles, mirror caps, fender flares and fender tie-down hooks, manual air conditioning, push button start
7MT gear ratios - only available with 2.3
Granny 6.58
1st 4.283
2nd 2.36
3rd 1.45
4th 1:1
5th .77
6th .64
Looks like the 2 door gets the hard top standard but the 4 door doesn't. 2 door also starts at $28.5k. I wonder how much the 35's are, and how much it would be to upgrade to the auto disconnecting sway bars.
I love that 2 door. I may or may not ever own one for the same reason I haven't had a Jeep. I just don't really do the outdoorsy off road thing. If I did though, top of the list.
On a work call so I can’t watch the whole presentation yet but...hmm. The Jeep goes back in 13 months, wonder if these things will be readily available by then?
It looks like the Wildtrack gets wider fender flares than other models. They actually cover the big tires. I wonder if these flares will be included in the Sasquatch package?
Also "Wildtrack" is a another swipe at Jeep who labeled the FSJ Cherokees "WideTrack".
I want a two door in yellow with the half doors. I might skip the Sasquatch package, though. Manual would make this a fun summer runabout.
OK I get it now. Looking at the options sheets, the Sasquatch package is what gets you the 35's. The big tires. Like bigfoot/sasquatch, but without stepping on the branding of the Bigfoot monster truck, which itself was a Ford F-150.
I really dig the 4 door. Plus all the active suspension and sway bars. Plus integrating MOLLE into the car is great. I actually do this in all of the trunks of my cars so I can carry gear. It's nice to see manufacturers key in on that. I like it.
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