jcartwright99 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Does anybody really know what to expect to be unveiled/discussed at tomorrows press conference? I have read a lot of speculation ranging from nothing new to NG Explorer (pretty much everything in between). Since I live here, I almost set up an auto blog website and applied for a press pass. I just thought it would be a fun way to a). blog and b). go to the press events and see the intros. However, that would require time I don't have so I am just going to go on Sunday (most likely). I hope there is something good for me to take photos of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Does anybody really know what to expect to be unveiled/discussed at tomorrows press conference? Raptor Ranger Probably however will be the update TC, and maybe a bit more info on the updated Edge. GT500 along with the Aviator Concept will be in NYC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 GT500 along with the Aviator Concept will be in NYC. IMO we don't see the GT500 at NYC-there is really no precedence for it and the NYC Tristate area is one of its largest markets for Lincoln. If the GT500 isn't at Chicago, it will be at its own press event later in the year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havelock Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The s197 gt500 was unveiled in NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The s197 gt500 was unveiled in NY. Doing a quick search, only the GT500KR was there-and that was Shelby Product, not Ford The GT-H was shown off in 2006 by Shelby also 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Ford has had a minimal showing at Chicago for years. I think the Edge Titanium Elite is all well get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcartwright99 Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 Ford has had a minimal showing at Chicago for years. I think the Edge Titanium Elite is all well get. Are they going to talk about that for a half hour? I was hoping for something unexpected. Sidenote: It's supposed to dump a bunch of snow this weekend for those folks who want to go. If yo do go be careful. If we get more than a foot I may pass until Tuesday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 When it snows, then the show is less crowded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcartwright99 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) I just got an email from a local Ford dealer in the area. I'm really hoping that this is a stock photo of some sort and not something new. It looks old to me but just wanted to throw it out there for input. This dealer doesn't usually send out emails with old photos so I'm a bit perplexed. Edited February 8, 2018 by jcartwright99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Is it a Transit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Is it a Transit? It looks like a 2010-ish Fusion. It's definitely the older style grille. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcartwright99 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Is it a Transit? I don't know but it looks like an old Fusion grill. I tried search for a Fusion concept (thinking it may be old) but found nothing that resembled that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pffan1990 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Midnight embargo has passed and here is the 2019 Transit Connect. Not much difference with styling and I had to look carefully to see changes. Big changes are engines and transmission. Gone is the 2.5L I4, replaced by 2.0L direct injected I4 (Focus-derived?) and available 1.5L EcoDiesel I4, both engines with new 8-speed auto. More info likely announced at show later on.http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2018/02/ford-unveils-2019-transit-connect-wagon.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Here's the link to the Ford Media page on the new Transit Connect Wagon: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2018/02/08/life_s-still-a-trip--new-transit-connect-wagon-is-todays-magic-b.html It looks a lot more like the Transit now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 They got rid of that goofy looking mouth guard thing Good, it looks good on the Focus RS, looks stupid on the TC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pictor Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 The intro of the diesel is interesting, I guess because this at its roots a commercial vehilcle, the US diesel option just came along for the ride. Should be interesting to see if the 1.5 l diesel/8 speed make it into other US C size vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Quick question-does the Escape share its dash with the Transit Connect? If so, I hope they fix the look of the tablet on the dash...not sure if its an improvement over the current model.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Quick question-does the Escape share its dash with the Transit Connect? If so, I hope they fix the look of the tablet on the dash...not sure if its an improvement over the current model.. From the Ford Media site: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 From the Ford Media site: Thats my point, it looks like crap IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Any power ratings for the 2.0L ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelyD Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 MKC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Quick question-does the Escape share its dash with the Transit Connect? If so, I hope they fix the look of the tablet on the dash...not sure if its an improvement over the current model.. It looks better than the current hood with the integrated screen and it’s ten times easier to see and use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) The bezel on that screen is HUGE (or does it only look that bad in reverse mode?) Edited February 8, 2018 by Anthony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 That's actually a sorta cute little vanlet. I kinda like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Jim Beluschi? Ugh. https://twitter.com/jessekirschabc7/status/961624630120402944 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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