Electric 2019 Ford Mustang Mach-E Officially Revealed

Electric 2019 Ford Mustang Mach-E Officially Revealed

It鈥檚 a fast electric horse. Ford unveiled the battery-powered Mustang Mach-E utility vehicle on Sunday night, marking the first time the Mustang name has been used on a model other than a two-door sports car. As Ford鈥檚 first purpose-built electric vehicle, The Mustang Mach-E is a compact utility that鈥檚 about the same size as the Ford Escape, but features a sportier look infused with plenty of Mustang-influenced styling cues. A lineup of five Mustang Mach-E models with a mix of driving range and performance will begin rolling out late next year with two battery size options and a variety of rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive powertrains. 61,600 before state and federal electric car tax credits are applied. All of the Mustang Mach-Es share the same four-door hatchback design with seating for five and a water-resistant trunk under the hood that compliments the rear cargo area. A digital instrument cluster sits behind the steering wheel while a 15.5-inch touchscreen display dominates the center of the dashboard and is equipped with Ford鈥檚 next-generation Sync4 infotainment system.

Depending on the configuration, the Mustang Mach-E will be able to travel from 210 miles to 300 between charges, with rear-wheel-drive versions equipped with an extended range battery pack delivering the longest distance. The top of the line GT is aimed at delivering the kind of muscle car-like performance the Mustang name evokes. It鈥檚 powered by an all-wheel-drive system rated at 429 hp and 612 lb-ft of torque. Unlike Tesla, Ford isn鈥檛 promising any future full-self-driving capability for the Mustang Mach-E, but it does offer an electronic driver aid system with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane-centering assist. A limited hands-free highway driving system similar to Cadilac's Super Cruise will be added later, according to Automotive News. The Mustang Mach-E is also compatible with Ford鈥檚 Phone as Key feature that allows drivers to open and start the vehicle with a smartphone app. 500 deposits to reserve a spot when the order books open next year. 61,000 First Edition model that鈥檚 loaded with features and a 332 hp all-wheel-drive powertrain good for 270 miles of range.

Mercury did not receive an equivalent of the Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator or the Ford Excursion. The Mountaineer is also notable for introducing the silver "waterfall grille", which became a common styling theme on virtually all succeeding Mercurys. By the end of the 1990s, the Grand Marquis had remained a sales success, becoming the top-selling Mercury product line. Although it was highly profitable, it posed a problem for Mercury dealers, as the average age of a Grand Marquis buyer was far higher than what Lincoln-Mercury buyers were trying to attract into showrooms. Over the next decade, a number of product changes were made in efforts to attract younger buyers towards the Mercury brand. In 1999, the Cougar, after a year's hiatus, was re-introduced as a front-wheel drive sports coupe; based on the Mercury Mystique platform, it was considered the replacement for the Ford Probe. For the first time since the 1991 Capri, the Cougar was a Mercury product line that had no direct Ford equivalent (in North America). The Cougar was discontinued after 2002, after finding only moderate success with buyers.

At the other size of the performance car spectrum from the Cougar sat the Marauder. Introduced in 2003, the Marauder was a high-performance version of the Grand Marquis intended as Ford's answer to the 1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala SS. The Marauder was dropped after 2004, primarily due to lack of marketing. Although Mercury's full-size and mid-size sedans performed well in the marketplace, the division phased out smaller cars completely in favor of minivans and SUVs. The Tracer was discontinued in 1999 (three years before the Escort) and the Mystique was dropped in mid-2000. During the mid-2000s, after relative stagnation, the Mercury range was targeted for major updates to attract new (primarily, younger) buyers. The full-size 2004 Montego, a clone of the Ford Five Hundred, was introduced as the (intended) replacement for the Grand Marquis while the mid-size 2005 Milan, a clone of the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ would become the Sable replacement. The 2003 Monterey and 2005 Mariner both were introduced as badge-engineered Fords as well. Traditionally, Mercury was given a counterpart to most Ford platforms. During the 2000s, Ford focused on making its cars more luxurious, meaning Mercurys were less distinctive from other Ford nameplates.