From Motor Trend:

 

i understand that concept wont be the stang but a version of those headlights and fogs would look absolutely bad *** on a mustang.

 

Autoblog has the reveal pictures and video.

I can definitely see some areas that could influence the Mustang on the front. Not so much for the interior or rear, but who knows

 

Here is from my understanding what the next Escape is going to be based on..



They already had them in Japan when I was there just 2 weeks ago..I liked them a lot.

Dave

 

ditto, i think most peeps have forgotten about the fusion cpe that was delayed until the new platform was ready. i think we're looking at it in concept form, which will be the new EU capri as well.

my thoughts: sharp looking concept, especially the front. Since this will be the basis for the new crop of Fords, i can see some of the front end styling translating into the upcoming 'stang.

 

Dave, you're right, but the new car going forward will share a common design language. With the Escape and Fusion coming out for '13, I suspect this concept has a good bit of influence from the final design of both.

They did use the current Kugas here in MI for testing. I know there were spy shots somewhere. Shortly after, they started grafting the new fascia on them.

 

I spoke with a friend, who works for a marketing company that supports Ford of Europe. According to her, she's been informed that this is a very, very close representation of what the new Fusion/Mondeo will look like, and while there might be a few design cues that make it to the Mustang in the name of 'One Ford,' this isn't close to the new Mustang's design. She did state that there are a lot of things in this concept that won't make it to production, like the hinged doors, but that the overall shape, dimensions, and design are pretty darned close. Also, the Kuga/Escape that we'll be getting soon will be an SUV version of this design, obviously with a taller rear section, higher ride, etc.

JR

 

I gotta say, if Ford's at all hesitating about doing a Fusion Coupe this Concept is doing a great job of selling the idea to consumers. Put something out that's within spitting distance of this (at least on the outside), and I'd be in line to buy one.

 

2014/2015
450 HP V8 mustang coupe sold next to a 365 hp ecoboost AWD fusion coupe with that body.... that would be a tough choice

 

If Ford wants to make that thing the Fusion coupe, I'm fine with it - just not the next gen Mustang. The rear styling needs major attention, don't know why Ford can't design a nice looking rearend for their cars anymore

 

Those are the kind of tough decisions I don't mind. Looks like this, 4 doors, AWD, and a fair amount of power sound like a winning car.

 

Here's the car fully revealed.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/f...ept-2011-08-31

 

I like this Evos concept a LOT!

I do see some Pantera influence in the fastback rear quarter design...

 

Seems like those fancy electric doors would be a drain of several driving miles.
If it was parked for an extended period after the batteries are somewhat low, would hate to be unable to open the doors.

 

Well its a concept, but I think real-world doors like that have gas struts for going up and electric motors for going down. So even without power it would still open if you can trip the latch.

 

That makes sense.

 

That's the current generation Ford Kuga, which has been on sale since 2008.

The new Escape (as well as Kuga) will be based of Vertek concept.

Bad move if you ask me, since boxy Escape just had best selling month ever.

 

am I the only one who sees Aston Martin in the 3/4 front view?

 

Nope

 

Motor Trend has got a write-up on it, too. It's really sharp looking. The Evos is just a concept car, but I'd love to see that styling translated into a three-door about the same size as the last-generation Mercury Cougar. Build it on the Focus chassis, outfit it with the new 2.0 EcoBoost engine, and call it the Probe. I think Ford would sell a ton of them.