[Philpug]

YES!!!! I have been asking for something like this for a while...a small SUV that actually has room to carry your stuff!

 

[Grumps]

YES!!!! I have been asking for something like this for a while...a small SUV that actually has room to carry your stuff!

Isn't that the Bronco Sport??

 

[Philpug]

Isn't that the Bronco Sport??

This is 7 passenger and much more cargo capacity.

 

[mav-fan]

This is how the Maverick pickup look as a 7-seater SUV.

Watch it come to life in this video:

Saw the title and laughed thinking “what monstrosity now.”
Watched the video and I like it. Looks exactly like a mini Expedition.

 

[Darnon]

This is 7 passenger and much more cargo capacity.

So a Ford Explorer/Lincoln Navigator. Or, really, the Ford Flex.

 

[Philpug]

So a Ford Explorer/Lincoln Navigator.

No, a small Expedition MAX. The Maverick is a segment buster, this will be too. No one makes anything like this.

 

[Trucklic]

God knows there’s enough SUVs out there already. And you want another one !
I want to see a Rendering of the Ford Maverick extended cab with a nice induction hood scoop on it . A six foot bed with a roll bar and nice Leds topped off with a two tone paint job .

 

[Philpug]

God knows there’s enough SUVs out there already. And you want another one !

I want one that you can actually put stuff in. All of the ones now are interchangeable in each class, tiny inside with no "U" for utility.

 

[Trucklic]

I want one that you can actually put stuff in. All of the ones now are interchangeable in each class, tiny inside with no "U" for utility.

Yes I understand what you want . But I bet you that 50 % of all trucks out there are Garage Queens and more then 75 % to 90% of the time its driven with only one person in it . Just lIke most cars that are on the roads . So the only thing were going to get for now with a U in it is a unibody .

 

[fordfan]

Saw the title and laughed thinking “what monstrosity now.”
Watched the video and I like it. Looks exactly like a mini Expedition.

If you need something Ford related to laugh at, let it be this gas-scented fragrance for Mach-E GT owners.

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2021/07/14/ford-mach-eau.html

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SPLASH AND DASH; FORD FRAGRANCE SHOWS PETROL FANS THEY WON’T MISS OUT WITH MUSTANG MACH-E GT

Ford has created a premium fragrance for those who crave the performance of the new all-electric Mustang Mach-E GT yet still hold a fondness for the evocative smells of traditional petrol cars.

In a Ford-commissioned survey, one in five drivers said the smell of petrol is what they’d miss most when swapping to an electric vehicle, with almost 70 per cent claiming they would miss the smell of petrol to some degree. Petrol also ranked as a more popular scent than both wine and cheese, and almost identically to the smell of new books.

The new scent is designed to help usher these drivers into the future of driving through their sense of smell. Rather than just smelling like petrol though, Mach-Eau is designed to please the nose of any wearer; a high-end fragrance that fuses smoky accords, aspects of rubber and even an ‘animal’ element to give a nod to the Mustang heritage.

Ford revealed the fragrance this weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, an annual event that attracts petrolheads from across the globe. The scent, which is not available to buy, is part of Ford’s ongoing mission to help dispel myths around electric cars and convince traditional car enthusiasts of the potential of electric vehicles.

After all, almost a quarter (24 per cent) of survey respondents claimed they would miss the performance of petrol cars if they made the swap, yet the Mach-E GT’s 487 PS, 860 Nm all-electric powertrain supports a new level of Ford fun-to-drive experience with a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration time of just 3.7 seconds. Figures that no performance car fan should turn their nose up at.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is available to order online now. Visit your Ford website to find out more.

How the fragrance was created
The Mach-Eau fragrance was created by renowned fragrance consultancy, Olfiction, with ingredients that each add a specific element of the scent’s story. Pia Long, an Associate Perfumer in the British Society of Perfumers, who has worked creating fragrances for some of the most famous perfume brands was instrumental in its inception.

Her starting point was to look into the chemicals that are emitted from car interiors, engines and petrol. This included benzaldehyde, which is an almond-like scent given off by car interiors, and para-cresol which is key in creating the rubbery scent of tyres. There were blended with ingredients like blue ginger, lavender, geranium and sandalwood that added metallic, smoky and further rubbery accents. An ‘animal’ element was also included, giving an impression of horses to underline the Mustang heritage.

Quotes
“Judging by our survey findings, the sensory appeal of petrol cars is still something drivers are reluctant to give up. The Mach Eau fragrance is designed to give them a hint of that fuel-fragrance they still crave. It should linger long enough for the GT’s performance to make any other doubts vaporise too.”

Jay Ward, director, Ford of Europe Product Communications

 

[Philpug]

So the only thing were going to get for now with a U in it is a unibody .

Now that's funny.

 

[Rikiaic]

It was the Dodge Journey

 

[fordfan]

Here's another Ford Maverick SUV rendering. Not liking it as much as the one in my OP.

It also doesn't seem likely to happen but Ford did say the Maverick could turn into a family of vehicles.

Ford Maverick Could Turn Into Family Of Vehicles According To CEO

Ford CEO Jim Farley suggested that the automaker could expand its lineup with a family of vehicles built off models like the Maverick.

www.motor1.com

"In an interview with Automotive News this week, Ford CEO Jim Farley said that he thinks the compact Maverick pickup “will be a new franchise.” He added that he believes other affordable vehicles could be offered as a “Maverick family.” This isn’t the first time Farley has hinted at expanding the Maverick brand, though he’s been consistently dodgy on specifics. He views this family as a “kind of brand extension.” That leaves a lot open to interpretation, and automakers aren’t fans of sharing their future product plans."

But an electrified version sure seems possible in the near future.

"Ford has also hinted that an all-electric Maverick could be under consideration, too. This seems plausible at some point as Ford pushes more toward electrification, but we haven’t seen anything tangible yet. Expanding the Maverick brand could give Ford a lineup of affordable models as the bite-size pickup starts at $20,000. Farley said last year that he plans to add more affordable offerings to the company’s North American lineup, and we’re eager to see what’s coming next."

 

[Philpug]

Keep it the same damn wheelbase as the pickup.

 

[silentnoise713]

I’m intrigued by this concept, esp in hybrid config to compete with other compact 7 seaters but suspect Maverick footprint will offer waaay more space.

Looks like Ford might be testing this setup, or it is just the cap? skip to 14:20 mark