2017(?) Aluminum Expedition Spotted Testing

[probowler]

You're honestly the first person I've ever heard of with that opinion

Escape- girly crossover styling. (though it was never a serious 4x4)

 

Explorer - soccer-mom friendly neutered unibody design

 

We must browse very different car forums

Edited May 14, 2016 by probowler

[silvrsvt]

Escape- girly crossover styling. (though it was never a serious 4x4)

 

Explorer - soccer-mom friendly neutered unibody design

 

We must browse very different car forums

Don't mistake a vocal minority for the direction that a market sector is actually going. The 2013 Escape is outselling is more squared out predecessor. The Explorer has always been popular as a family vehicle and has been pointed at that segment since the 2002 redesign.

 

To futher throw shade at you, my wife doesnt like the 2013 Escape because it doesnt look like a SUV. The 2017 model she likes better.

[probowler]

Don't mistake a vocal minority for the direction that a market sector is actually going. The 2013 Escape is outselling is more squared out predecessor. The Explorer has always been popular as a family vehicle and has been pointed at that segment since the 2002 redesign.

 

To futher throw shade at you, my wife doesnt like the 2013 Escape because it doesnt look like a SUV. The 2017 model she likes better.

Well not to throw shade at you.... But not only was I not arguing sales, I acknowledged the sales success of those redesigns , despite the early concerns of me and said vocal minority. Really the only point I offered for discussion was that I dont like this design, and I'm not alone... Though few we may be.

 

So I don't know... Learn to read?

 

 

If this looks anything like the bastardized Navigator,or a bigger Explorer, I just don't see the point... Just kill it already Ford.

 

But I guess we said the Same thing when they womanized the Explorer, and then the Escape... And we all know how that turned out. ... wildly successful

 

There ya go champ, I fixed it for ya, so you don't have to think too much.

 

Edited May 15, 2016 by probowler

[BORG]

I think people associate more traditional aspects of SUV design not with the masculine or feminine, but with fashion trends and prestige since these are vehicles that usually cost more and are considered to be more current. I personally never saw them that way until I considered an MKZ and my lizard brain kicked in and reminded me that the sedans are outmoded and less prestigious which combined with practical reasons such as comfort, ride height, and spaciousness.

 

Women tend to be more fashion and brand conscious and tend to lead the market's direction which is why they are biggest consumers of Crossovers, the Escape customer is over 60% female and has always trended female.

 

The criticism of the Escape design has more to do with the fact that it looked more like a car, not because it looked 'girly'. I like the design of the Escape, but it's proportions make it one of the weirdest in its segment. The new update brings a very familiar look, making it probably the least interesting in the segment to my eyes...regardless they can't sell more than they can make so they just have to hold onto the sales they have.

Edited May 15, 2016 by BORG

[tzach]

I personally do look at vehicles as masculine or feminine or some degree in between. Do most people today especially with the feminization of men, probably not. I do like the Escape but agree it has some weird proportions and angles. Ironically I still find it the most masculine of the small crossovers. I find in general Ford and even Gm lean to the masculine to middle of the scale. Of course since woman purchase or influence a majority of sales (I think I remember reading this) it seems like a good trend to move things more to the feminine side. Just not to far to keep the men happy and not my Mustang of course not to mention the F-150.

[Xbar]

[fordmantpw]

Wow! That looks awesome, even with the F150 front end. Just wonder how close it is to reality...

[rmc523]

It looks better than I thought it would, but I think we'll see more differentiation than that.

[PREMiERdrum]

Chop looks good overall... very sleek and slippery. From what we've seen, though, I'm not convinced that the headlights will be notched like the F-150's are.

[atomcat68]

A couple of years ago, they put what they thought was the 2015 Mustang on the cover of their mag and for the most part, they were correct. Only the minor detailing wasn't on their version, but the overall shape was very spot on.

[tbone]

Although I do like the way this looks and the overall shape, I do not believe the front clip should be taken directly from the F150. The spy pictures suggest different headlights and grill, which I find encouraging. This vehicle must appeal to women which will require a somewhat softer look, if they expect it to gain real traction.

[BORG]

I think the Expedition needs to have a much more sleek luxury SUV appearance since these are effectively luxury vehicles, the F-150 appeals to a completely different clientele. I think one of the reasons Expedition has struggled is because it has such a harsh and forgettable utilitarian appearance better suited to a cargo van.

Edited May 17, 2016 by BORG

[92LX302]

2018 Expedition by Maxime Sonier, sur Flickr

 

I saw this going around Instagram this morning. I like the rear treatment on this one, kinda looks like the Explorer.

Edited May 18, 2016 by 92LX302