Live Reveal Of Ford Mustang Mach E

Live Reveal Of Ford Mustang Mach E

My one fear with the use of the name Mustang here is that this could be a successful Ford Probe. The Probe was originally created to become the 4th generation Mustang and was to be sold alongside the Foxbody, which would receive the name "Mustang Classic" until being phased out. The intention with this was to soften the blow for enthusiasts as the Mustang went from being RWD to FWD. Ford finally dropped the name Mustang for the Probe due to backlash from enthusiasts and Mustang owners. When the Probe was launched, Ford was still confident that it would outsell the Mustang and it would eventually be able to replace it. However, the sales for the Foxbody were much higher and Ford started developing the 4th generation Mustang we all know. The current generation of the Mustang began production in 2014, which means that it is probably a couple years away from the end of its production. I am afraid that if the Mach E has good sales it will replace the Mustang coupe, following the same plan that Ford once had for the Probe. Also, I am sure that GM will keep an eye on the sales of the Mach E and build a competitor for it if it is successful.

Ford says this is an easy way to get full charging overnight without utilizing a public station. And more importantly, the company works closely with Amazon services for installation of said chargers. Don鈥檛 fret, Mustang faithful, performance is still a major part of the Mach-E鈥檚 equation. Even with its impressive range and charging capabilities, Ford tells us the Mach-E "still drives like a Mustang." And has the horsepower of one, too. The most powerful model, the Mach-E GT Performance, produces 459 horsepower and 612 pound-feet of torque, giving it the ability to hit 60 miles per hour in about 3.5 seconds. But, as mentioned, that model won鈥檛 be available until the spring of 2021. Until then, buyers will have to make do with the next quickest models available in 2020: the Premium and First Edition. With the extended-range battery pack and all-wheel drive, the Premium and First Edition trims produce up to 332 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque. The extended-range California Route 1 (not available until 2021) and Premium models with rear-wheel drive produce 282 hp and 306 lb-ft. Even the lowliest Mach-E is no slouch.

The base Select model with the standard-range battery pack and rear-wheel drive produces 255 hp and 306 lb-ft. Adding all-wheel drive to that same trim bumps the torque figure to 429 lb-ft. The base Select model, though, is the only trim that doesn鈥檛 offer an extended-range battery pack. The stretched, revised pony logos on the six-sided grille and trunk lid give away the Mach-E's family ties. But even the angled LED headlights share something in common with the coupe with which it shares its name, as do the tri-bar taillights. Outside of the obvious crossover cues and four-door setup, there are few areas where the Mach-E stands out next to its sibling. For one, the Mach-E has no door handles. Instead, there are pillar-mounted buttons that pop the doors open upon pressing them, and a pull handle on the front driver and passenger sides. The rear doors, for whatever reason, don't get a pull handle. And the wheels don鈥檛 carry over from the coupe, either. The Mach-E's interior is all new, as well.

A massive 15.5-inch touchscreen sits front and center on the dash, though it does feature a physical volume dial. That large touchscreen is standard throughout the range, as is the 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster and all-new steering wheel through which to view it. Ford's newest Sync infotainment system is also standard, as is Co-Pilot 360 2.0, Ford's latest active safety suite. In terms of cargo room, the Mach-E offers a respectable 29.0 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats. Fold the rear row, and there's 59.6 cubic feet of room. And because there's no engine up front, the Mach-E has a "frunk," or front trunk, with up to 4.8 cubic feet. Not only is the frunk large enough for a traditional carry-on suitcase and then some, but is lined with a washable material and features a drain. Ford designers note it鈥檚 great for tailgating. The Mach-E goes on sale in 2020 in Premium and First Edition trims only. 60,000s, depending on how it鈥檚 spec'd. Ford will release more specific pricing information at a later date. 500 refundable reservation deposit on the Ford consumer site right now.