rmc523 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) http://insideevs.com/ford-escape-energi-plug-hybrid-spy-photos/ I should've put "mule" in the title, but I can't edit that. It looks to be both wider and longer. The added length will certainly help it and MKC with the rear legroom. Escape Energi: Regular Escape: Edited June 23, 2017 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I should've put "mule" in the title, but I can't edit that. There is a way to edit the title. I did it a few years back, but have forgotten how to do it. Maybe somebody else can tell you how to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Curious they're using 2015+ Focus wheels.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02MustangGT Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Meh. Looks too similar to the current model ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pictor Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 You do understand the term mule, right? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I fixed the title. I think only moderators can do it. It's under the topic moderation link at the top and bottom of the page on the right hand side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02MustangGT Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 @pictor..hence the wink at the end of the statement. I suppose I should use "just kidding" instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Glad they are making it longer. The current back seat is far too cramped for car seats or even normal sized adults. Now if only they fix the front console width. Eats up too much of the leg space there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Glad they are making it longer. The current back seat is far too cramped for car seats or even normal sized adults. Now if only they fix the front console width. Eats up too much of the leg space there as well. I'm going to assume it going to use a variation of the the new Ecosport/Fiesta/Focus dash looks with tablet on the dash look. That should help make the center stack narrower. I know my wife's 2017 doesn't seem to have as much width in the passenger seat as the 2010 she had. Never had an issue with the back seat when I've been in it or my parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I wonder if the "Escape Engeri" is actually the Model E prototype or is the Model E going to be smaller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Don't have a big problem with the back seat either but more space would be better. Front leg room is what really needs to be improved. We found the seating position to be a little too high, especially the passenger seat on our 2014 Titanium (which was manual). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 I wonder if the "Escape Engeri" is actually the Model E prototype or is the Model E going to be smaller? Could be 2 in 1 testing? I think it'd be stupid not to offer a hybrid and Energi Escape again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Could be 2 in 1 testing? I think it'd be stupid not to offer a hybrid and Energi Escape again. Ford at one point said has regular hybrids were dead, was going to be plug in or nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Ford at one point said has regular hybrids were dead, was going to be plug in or nothing. Well, other manufacturers continue to expand their hybrid offerings, and in this segment too (Toyota with the Rav-4 hybrid for example). Regardless, it'd be a mistake to leave Escape out of whatever path they take regarding hybridization or electrification in order to artificially prop up Model E like they did with C-Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I think Model E has to be smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) I think Model E has to be smaller. Smaller in what sense? Making it too small will limit its appeal, IMO. Edited June 23, 2017 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02MustangGT Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Small like Leaf or Prius (non V). Speaking of Prius V, wow is that one ugly vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Small like Leaf or Prius (non V). Speaking of Prius V, wow is that one ugly vehicle. Eh, I think something like an Escape would be more successful, especially with how crossovers are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02MustangGT Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I agree RMC, but it's possible that the Escape offers the same/similar "architecture" (not the same platform) as the Model E. Model E technology doesn't have to be exclusive to a single platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 I agree RMC, but it's possible that the Escape offers the same/similar "architecture" (not the same platform) as the Model E. Model E technology doesn't have to be exclusive to a single platform. That's all I'm saying should happen. Escape shouldn't be limited/left out of this technology just because of Model E. If Model E is like a Leaf or Bolt, so be it. But Escape needs access to the same technology, especially if Model E is a different form factor than Escape, such as those two competitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Consider this. If Escape grows slightly to stay aligned with new Equinox and adds a PHEV then that will leave a nice gap below it for a small C Utility - maybe Model E? and then there's room for Ecosport below Model E. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) Consider this. If Escape grows slightly to stay aligned with new Equinox and adds a PHEV then that will leave a nice gap below it for a small C Utility - maybe Model E? and then there's room for Ecosport below Model E. Works for me. Ford's own press release back in January said "An all-new fully electric small SUV, coming by 2020, engineered to deliver an estimated range of at least 300 miles, to be built at the Flat Rock plant and sold in North America, Europe and Asia" https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2017/01/03/ford-adding-electrified-f-150-mustang-transit-by-2020.html Edited June 23, 2017 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02MustangGT Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 So there you have it. All electric Escape by 2020. Unless of course the Model E is the all new fully electric small SUV. Or maybe "Model E" is just a code name for the all new Escape electric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I just hope Lincoln gets electric cars as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Didn't Ford patented the name "Model E" a few years ago? If so, that means it's most likely a discreet new model, a small EV and different to the Escape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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