Summary
The Ford Evos is a low-slung mid-size crossover SUV produced by Ford through Changan Ford joint venture in China since 2021. The vehicle debuted at Auto Shanghai in China in April 2021.
| Ford Evos | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Assembly | China: Chongqing (Changan Ford) |
| Designer | Nathan Kongsarai Siddhartha Kazami (ST Line) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door liftback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Ford C2 platform |
| Related | Ford Mondeo (fifth generation) Lincoln Z |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,945 mm (115.9 in) |
| Length | 4,920 mm (193.7 in) |
| Width | 1,920 mm (75.6 in) |
| Height | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
History edit
Developed largely by a China-based team of Ford, the Evos has been described as a mix between a crossover and a fastback or station wagon due to its low-slung proportion.[2][3][4]
The interior of the Evos features a large touchscreen panel spanning 1.1 m (3.6 feet) which consists of two displays, which are 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and second is a 27-inch 4K infotainment display that runs on Ford Sync+ 2.0.[2][5] The Evos also features BlueCruise, Ford's new Level 2 driver-assist technology. Other features include a "co-pilot" mode which allows the front passenger to take over their half of the huge display and relay pertinent information to the driver.[6][7]
Journalists have speculated that the Evos will be a successor to the Fusion/Mondeo for North America and Europe due to low sales of the sedans and station wagons markets.[8][9][10] However, it was confirmed that the Evos would not be available in North America.[11]
References edit
- ^ "Ford Evos Is A Cool New Fastback Coupe-SUV For China". CarNewsChina.com. 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ a b "Ford Evos Breaks Cover As Wagonized SUV With Ultra-Wide Screen". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ "Ford Evos is a fusion of crossover and fastback genes for China". Autoblog. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ Szymkowski, Sean. "Ford Evos revealed as a weird crossover wagon of sorts". Roadshow. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ "Ford Evos crossover revealed at the Shanghai Auto Show 2021". Autocar India. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ "2022 Ford Evos Evolves Company's SUV Game in China". MotorTrend. 2021-04-19. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ Niculescu, Aurel (2021-04-19). "Ford Evos "Crosswagon" Debuts to Signal New Future for Fusion/Mondeo Lines". autoevolution. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ "Ford Evos debuts in Shanghai, likely to replace Fusion in US". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ Atiyeh, Clifford (2021-04-19). "Ford Evos Could Preview the Fusion Replacement for the U.S." Car and Driver. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ Angelov, Dim (2021-04-19). "Is this going to be the next Ford Fusion and Mondeo?". TopSpeed. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ Padeanu, Adrian (2021-04-20). "Sad Trombone: Ford Evos Not Coming To Europe Or North America". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
Ford Product Communications Manager Mike Levine was asked on Twitter whether there are plans to bring the car stateside. His answer was pretty clear: "Evos is for customers in China only. There are no current plans to offer it elsewhere."
External links edit
- Official website
