Ford's Electric Crossover To Debut In 2020

Electric vehicles are the way forward and the global automotive industry has understood that as well. Like other manufacturers, Ford Motor Company too has started working towards EVs in a big way and from the looks of it, the first ever electric crossover from Ford, dubbed Mach 1, will be ready for a public debut in a couple of years from now. Code-named CX430, the Mach 1 electric crossover is an integral part of Ford's electric plans. Reports suggest that the Mach 1 will be built on the company's C2 platform, which currently underpins the new Ford Focus.

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The C2 platform is front-wheel drive based, but you can expect the electric model to get  All Wheel Drive as optional. The model will be designed like a regular hatchback, albeit, with a raised ride height, increased ground clearance and so on and design cues from the Mustang. Yes! You heard that right. An electric crossover with hatchback body but possibly having Mustang design cues. We are yet to wrap our heads around this. This also sits with Ford's plan to gradually phase out sedans and hatchbacks from its North American model portfolio. Ford has already announced it will only be selling the Mustang and the Focus Active in North America after 2020.

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This will result in Ford having only five global platforms instead of the current 11. The Mach 1, built on the C2 platform could also spawn new electric car models from Ford in the future. In India, Ford and Mahindra have joined hands to develop and manufacture SUVs together. This goes on to say that despite the world slowly but surely moving forward towards electrification, SUVs still rule the roost.