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Ford has shown off a low-priced hybrid SUV, a four-door Mustang and the Fathom electric ute, which the company says are all part of a raft of fresh affordable models to come.
Ford’s global CEO Jim Farley broke the news at the Ford Dealer Show event, according to Autonews.
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Ford's new entry-level SUV
The small SUV, which effectively replaces the Escape that was discontinued only a year ago in the United States, will go on sale in 2029, according to Farley.
While smaller hybrid SUVs aren't really anything new it's important for Ford, which hasn't had a model in recent times to compete with a multitude of rivals with this kind of vehicle.
Just as significant is the price of the new hybrid SUV, which will only be about A$35,000, according to Farley. At this price the small SUV would become the new entry point into Ford's model range.
People at the event, who wish to remain anonymous, said the new, small SUV was “boxy looking” and resembled a first-generation Ford Escape. Ford's executives told the crowd that a name for the vehicle was yet to be announced.
A four-door Ford Mustang?
Ford also showcased a prototype four-door Mustang. Again the full details of the vehicle weren't fully revealed.
Executives said the four-door Mustang would have more room in the back seats then a Porsche Panamera, have a 0-100km/h time of about four seconds and be priced at about A$57,000 dollars, according to Automotive News.
The name Mach-4 is unconfirmed but again, the rumours suggest this could be it.
Ford Fathom electric ute is a go
Ford dealers were also able to sit in the upcoming small electric Fathom ute.
The ute will be priced about A$43,000 and will use Ford's new electric vehicle architecture called the Universal EV platform, which the company said will underpin at least five of its new models.
Are these new Fords for Oz?
As for any of these cars coming to Australia, this hinges on the vehicles being built in right-hand drive.
If we see hints these models will be sold in the United Kingdom, which is traditionally a large Ford market and right-hand drive, then there's a good chance we may see them come to Australia.
Ford's line-up in Australia is currently low on model variety with the brand's biggest sellers being the Ranger ute and Everest SUV. A model to compete with affordable hybrid SUVs such as the Toyota RAV4 and Haval Jolion would help Ford.
As for the Fathom, Ford has hinted this electric ute may have a future in Australia, but with the model not expected in the US until 2028 we may be waiting quite a bit longer to see it here.
