Ford Mustang Mach-E (2019)

Ford Mustang Mach-E (2019)

When the vehicle launches, a new Mach-E 4 all-wheel drive system will be available that can apply torque independently to the front and rear axles to deliver impressive acceleration and improved handling over the rear-wheel drive model. Ford tuned this system to provide excellent traction on the road, rigorously testing the vehicle in wet and snowy terrain to help control for slippery conditions. Mach-E is the first production vehicle to be tuned by the Ford Performance team utilizing Ford's racing simulator in North Carolina. Ted Cannis, Ford enterprise product line director, global electrification. Making its debut in the Mach-E is the next-generation SYNC communications and entertainment system, a sleek and modern interface that uses machine learning to quickly learn drivers' preferences, and gets even better over time thanks to advanced over-the-air updates. Next-generation SYNC's 15.5-inch screen and simple interface ditches complicated menus, making it easier to access features with touch, swipe and pinch controls that every smartphone owner will be comfortable using.

Darren Palmer, Ford global director for battery electric vehicles. Using Ford's new all-electric architecture that places batteries inside the underbody, Ford engineers and designers were able to create a vehicle that's not only true to Mustang but also maximizes SUV space for five passengers and cargo. Ron Heiser, Ford Mustang Mach-E chief program engineer. The Mach-E is instantly recognizable as a Mustang, thanks to signature elements such as its long, powerful hood, rear haunch design, aggressive headlights and trademark tri-bar taillamps. Clever design and engineering delivers surprising rear seat roominess and ample cargo space. Along with its all-new propulsion system, the Mach-E holds another surprise under its hood - a drainable front trunk storage unit. Providing 4.8 cubic feet of storage space, the front trunk is large enough to comfortably store the equivalent of a carryon luggage bag. And because it's drainable, customers can easily pack it full of ice and keep their favorite beverages cold - perfect for that pre-game tailgate or trip to the beach. To truly take advantage of the extra space provided by electrification, Ford designers worked extensively with customers to understand how they would prefer to use the interior of their vehicles.

Designed with SUV-size proportions to seat five adults comfortably, the Mach-E leaves plenty of space for friends, kids and cargo. In addition to the exterior front trunk, the rear trunk offers 29 cubic feet of space. With the rear seats down, the Mach-E boasts 59.6 cubic feet of space - more than enough room for luggage, camping gear or whatever else you may want to move around. Everywhere inside, the Mach-E represents a fusion of sleek, modern design and smart functionality. Premium available Bang & Olufsen speakers are seamlessly integrated across the front, floating above the air vents like a sound bar. A floating flip-up armrest doubles as a place to store purses or bags. Traditional Mustang design cues like the double-cowl instrument panel round out the interior. Even the available panoramic fixed-glass roof has a secret - a special glass coating with infrared protection helps the interior stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. In addition, an inner layer between the glass helps protect against UV rays. Finally, getting in and starting the vehicle is easy and effortless with Phone As A Key technolog, which makes its debut in the Ford brand lineup in Mustang Mach-E.

Using Bluetooth, the vehicle can detect customers' smartphones as they approach, unlocking the Mach-E and allowing them to start driving without getting their phones out of their pockets or using a key fob. A backup code can be entered on the center touch screen to start and drive the vehicle in the event a phone battery dies. Ford Mustang Mach-E will be available in both standard-range (75.7 kWh lithium-ion battery) and extended-range (98.8 kWh battery), which has a targeted EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles in rear-wheel-drive configuration. These advanced batteries feature 288 lithium-ion cells in the standard-range version and 376 lithium-ion cells in the extended-range. Designed for ease of manufacturing, the battery is located on the floor between the vehicle's two axles - and tested at temperatures as extreme as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The batteries are secured inside a waterproof battery case surrounded by crash-absorption protection. They are liquid-cooled to optimize performance in extreme weather and to improve charging times.

Previously thought to arrive in April 2019, the Mach E is expected to go official in November 2019 according to a Ford spokesperson. The name is not official, but as opposed to the initial proposal of Mach 1, it鈥檚 far better and sits much better with Mustang enthusiasts. The Detroit Bureau reiterates that the electric crossover will be 鈥淢ustang-like鈥?as per the Ford Motor Company鈥檚 own words, and that sounds terribly similar to what Chevrolet did to the all-new Blazer with Camaro influences. It is believed that two electric motors will be offered - one in the rear and another one up front - to provide all-wheel drive. 鈥淢ore than 300 miles鈥?of range are expected from the Mexico-built electric crossover, which means the Model Y will play second fiddle to the Mach E if this is the EPA-rated estimate. Under the WLTP, the peeps at Ford claim 370 miles of range in the Old Continent or 34 more miles than the Model Y with the largest battery option available.