Lee_2f2f Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 This has to be a rumor? ? Escort name in a revolutionary new Plug-in Hybrid vehicle. The new Hybrid only vehicle will compete with the highly successful Toyota Prius which has established a loyal cult-like following since its introduction 7 years ago. The new Escort Hybrid is planned for the model year 2011 and to be introduced in the fall of 2010. Ford believes a total from the ground up Hybrid Exclusive model is the only way to truly capture the growing market for Hybrid Vehicles since consumers have not fully embraced the idea of retrofitting existing platforms. The Escort name has huge market identification and Ford knows learning from past mistakes how instantly the idea of an Escort Hybrid will capture the hearts and minds of all the legions of Escort Alumni. The System Ford has chosen is a single mode Hybrid instead of the Dual-mode Hybrid that is going to be offered by GM and Chrysler. The Dual-mode hybrid uses two smaller electric motors that assist the gasoline engine at different times in the acceleration cycle. Ford believes the Single mode Plug-in Hybrid system will be superior in the future with the introduction of“Super Batteries” now being developed. Ford is invested in the U.S. Advanced Battery Consortium and is focusing most of its attention on A123 systems nanophosphate Lithium-Ion batteries to reach it’s expected 100 miles per gallon target. A123Systems high power battery technology is based on new highly active nanoscale materials that are inexpensive, nontoxic, extremely stable (Non Explosive) and quick charging. The new batteries are expected to have a life of 10 years and 150,000 miles. Ford is in race with GM to bring out the new Escort before the Chevy Volt hits the market in 2010. Alan Mulally Ford’s new CEO realizes that Ford needs tohang on to their perceived lead in domestic Hybrid technology first developed and introduced for the Ford Escape. http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/18982.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewLX Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Cool I like the sound of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 just looks like a focus imo. if they were going to do a MK6/8 escort then i hope it would look more like the ones we all know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 this was doing the rounds last year.. Is it going to be an american car imported to the UK? Looks a lot like the focus. it probably is mostly focus but with batteries in the back would u buy one? i wouldnt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo2000 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 That's been around for years, the story has jsut changed slightly to include more upto date reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I think they should re-do the 3 door mk6 escort with hints of kinetic design,id like that. Or how about a modern capri or just something RWD!!! Come on ford! At least bring the falcon over to compete with the VXR8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_2f2f Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) no I personally wouldnt buy one, Old skool ford FTW! all New fords look like they were seperated at birth no design! Edited April 3, 2009 by Escort_2f2f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fRoG Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 We had some info on this at work a couple of months back. I will see if we still have it, if we do I will scan it in and give it an upload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 all New fords look like they were seperated at birth no design! Is that what u said when u saw the IOSIS and mondeo at first? They have to look alike to be part of the same family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_2f2f Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 all New fords look like they were seperated at birth no design! Is that what u said when u saw the IOSIS and mondeo at first? They have to look alike to be part of the same family. what? whats an Iosis?? and Yes they have to be part of the same family but they done have to look all very similar... Focus = Fiesta = new KA etc... like said, take the MK6 and update bits of it, would be good, keep some of the escorts original shape, not totally revamp the whole thing.... the focus still looks like the first mk focus (shape wise) The 2nd to last fiesta looked like the one before with just minor changes.... the "new" escort looks nothing like the previous in any way whatsoever... do you know what I mean Craig?? hope it makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 yeah thats why i believe they shouldnt call it escort..i think it may be a plan to call it the ford focus escort. as a trim level,like the way ZETEC became a trim instead of an engine. The IOSIS http://images.intellichoice.com/images/AutoShows/Big/112_05fas_ford_iosis_s.jpg The concept car showing off the kinetic design language (inverted trapezoid grilles,headlight shape etc) http://carsmedia.ign.com/cars/image/article/648/648108/ford-iosis-concept-20050906053916512.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_2f2f Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) ah, see what you mean now... so I will say.. Iosis = Mondeo Coupé but you are right about that escort it should not be called one if it goes into production. but it will be really bad if they make it a "trim" the escorts history is worth ALOT more than to be called a "trim" Edited April 3, 2009 by Escort_2f2f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_Si Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 just looks like a focus imo. if they were going to do a MK6/8 escort then i hope it would look more like the ones we all know I agree with this - if they were to make a new Escort, at least show some similarities with the previous shape that was brought out rather than a re-jigged Focus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_aaron Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 let dying dogs die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldarto Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 just looks like a focus imo. if they were going to do a MK6/8 escort then i hope it would look more like the ones we all know I agree with this - if they were to make a new Escort, at least show some similarities with the previous shape that was brought out rather than a re-jigged Focus! Why would you want a modern car that looked similar in design to a car that was last built nearly 9 years ago? I like the look of it, but it shouldn't have the Escort Name, Maybe the New Puma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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