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Ford Kuga and C-max destined for US?

 
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Ford Kuga and C-max destined for US?

Ford Kuga and C-max destined for US?

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Yesterday, Ford revealed a drawing of a new compact crossover model that’s scheduled to hit European showrooms early next year where it joins other spectacular Blue Oval models such as the C-Max MPV as well as the new Mondeo sedan and Focus hatch.

Now, Ford CEO Alan Mulally and product development boss Derrick Kuzak are reported to be interested in bringing some of these models to the US, namely, the C-max MPV and upcoming Kuga crossover. The move is part of Ford’s push for smaller and more economical models, which may also see some platform sharing for future US designed models.

One car that has been ruled out is the award-winning S-Max as it was deemed too expensive, an inside source has revealed to AutomobilWoche. Instead, product planners in the US will look at other models based on Ford’s C-platform design such as the new Kuga, but any introduction is still three to four years away.



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  1. By James Posted: 7/20/2007 9:54pm PDT

    This would explain why the Escape got such a timid redesign. Easy to bend new sheetmetal (relatively), but where was the new powertrains and chassis? The answer appears to be: Why spend money on the Escape when you have the Kuga coming shortly? As for the C-Max, I like the concept of a mini-minivan, but would C-Max not collide (metaphorically, anyway) with the Mazda5? Ah, cannibalism, you got to love it!
     
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  2. By Eric Posted: 10/14/2009 4:40pm PDT

    I just got off the FORD UK web site. Fantastic, fresh, exciting looking cars! Who makes them? I know they wear a FORD badge, but they can't be Fords: known for blah cars that don't spark much interest. These must be made for Ford by somebody, but who?
     
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  3. By  Carinsurance Posted: 7/16/2010 2:29am PDT

    really ford cars looks very cute, i like these cars very much.
     
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