Re: Maverick Survey.... Redesigning the the Mav for the 21st Century....  
Re: Maverick Survey.... Redesigning the the Mav for the 21st Century.... -- Alicemav Post Reply Top of thread Maverick Message Board
Posted by: mustang six ®
2001/10/12, 19:50:44

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I see several versions of a "new" Maverick. Ford could really use a rear-drive car, but this new version will need to be more upscale than the old version.

Top of the line would be a 4dr sedan and Sports wagon with a base V6/5spd. V8/5spd/5spd-auto optional. NOT an SUV. Something lower, faster, and sleeker to compete with Audi and BMW 5 series wagon and sedans. A DOHC inline six would be neat, but Ford has nothing like that available in the US.

Next, I'd include a 5-door crossover vehicle with a rear hatch, like the new Protege or Lexus. Same sporty intent, but equipped to be less expensive than the wagons and sedans.

Finally, I'd wrap up the line with a ranchero-like pickup version. This would be the cheaper sleeper with the same V8/5spd options.

Redesign the door frames and windshield to accomodate flush glass. Use the DEW-98 (Lincoln LS, Jag S-type) platform, engines and transmissions to make it feasible for production.

What? No coupe? Nope. That would be too close to the Mustang and might siphon sales from that line. And it needs to be more upscale than the Focus, so it can't be an economy car this time around.


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