30% increase in Ford models here. What are they?

The Stylist · 24-05-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cobramania

I'm pretty certain the Mustang will come here, it's going to the UK. Only thing is, word I hear the UK will only be getting base V6 Mustang model? If Ford only bring the base V6 Mustang here, they'll be flogging a dead horse, & watch them ship them back out again.

Fusion or Taurus will probably come, hopefully Fusion, & the Edge will probably replace Territory, Explorer may come but it's a bigger car, & didn't sell that well last time it was here.

From what I've heard, the rumour of the UK only getting the base Mustang is just that - a rumour. Nothing has been officially confirmed about the next-gen Mustang model lineup for down under or in the UK (at this stage).

As for the latest Fusion, I think some may be a bit confused on where it sits in the Ford line-up. It's the US marketed version of the next-gen Mondeo (which we will get). From what I understand, the next Mondeo will be sourced from Spain after operations at Genk, Belgium have been wound up.

jpd80 · 24-05-2013, 08:58 PM

It may be Mondeo but the name could change to Fusion.

Ford Fusion rolls off the tongue better while Mondeo sounds like a defunct European currency...

The Stylist · 24-05-2013, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

It may be Mondeo but the name could change to Fusion.

Ford Fusion rolls off the tongue better while Mondeo sounds like a defunct European currency...

Totally agree. I'm not even sure why Ford thought it was a good name to start with when first launched in the early 1990's.

Kuga is another name that doesn't sit well - easy to pronounce, but the connotations linked to the name are questionable... (shudders)

**Polyal** · 24-05-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stylist

Kuga is another name that doesn't sit well - easy to pronounce, but the connotations linked to the name are questionable... (shudders)

Lol....its apt for its target market?

cobramania · 25-05-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by The Stylist

Kuga is another name that doesn't sit well - easy to pronounce, but the connotations linked to the name are questionable... (shudders)

Kuga is the US Escape, Ford retired that name/model here & probably didn't want to bring it back?

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Originally Posted by AG3

The all-new "global" Mustang will also be sold in Europe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq7gjrJen9E

One of the engine options will be a 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine.

Yes I know, I've also heard that the UK will only get the Ecoboost version, Top Gear even mentioned that.
I don't know, maybe they'll get the full model range or maybe only base V6 or Ecoboost, we'll just have to wait & see.
Ford better not bring the Ecoboost Mustang here. Don't even know why they'd do that to a legend?

AG3 · 25-05-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cobramania

I'm pretty certain the Mustang will come here, it's going to the UK. Only thing is, word I hear the UK will only be getting base V6 Mustang model? If Ford only bring the base V6 Mustang here, they'll be flogging a dead horse, & watch them ship them back out again.

The all-new "global" Mustang will also be sold in Europe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq7gjrJen9E

One of the engine options will be a 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine.

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Originally Posted by jpd80

It may be Mondeo but the name could change to Fusion.

Ford Fusion rolls off the tongue better while Mondeo sounds like a defunct European currency...

Didn't they just preview the All-new Mondeo at the Sydney Motor Show?

They called it the "ALL-NEW MONDEO" so I guess they won't use the North American "Fusion" name.