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Sadly so... but what markets would take a RHD Explorer...and with the F-150 local conversion it's the Expedition that runs on the same platform to a point as the F-150.
China builds their own Explorer (in LHD) so maybe they could be a source of RHD....and frankly imho the Chinese market Explorer looks better. Last edited by Dr Smith; 02-02-2024 at 04:44 PM. |
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Will this bring a new cohort of “soccer mum” members to the forum?
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They'll add it to the range, then get no stock from Ford Europe, we'll see it sell a handful a month because of Ford internal politics, where Ford Australia will blame everyone else under the sun.
Then they'll cut it from the range and say that Australian customers only want Ranger ![]() |
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After neglecting their Euro range they make an effort to offer this…
How many vans in this category are sold? Seems to be a saturated market and bugger all of them on the road. As in, passenger/luxury version of LDV, Mercedes Vito, VW transporter, Hyundai H100, Kia Carnaval. |
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Explorer a way better offering if only.
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So, Ford could never supply enough Escape, Focus, Fiesta, Transit and Mondeo for the Australian market, so what's going to change with this thing? And what company or buyer is going to sit and wait 12 to 18 months for a vehicle like this? Then, they will drop the model entirely because of low demand, then screw up the resale for those who actually got one delivered. I just don't get it. Ford have people yelling out for a variety of Ford models..............Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Maverick, Mustang. There was even demand for the Escape but people simply gave up and went and bought something else...................and yet, THIS thing is what they decide to bring to Australia. And I don't want to hear a word about "......but RHD was not factored into the engineering......" or "......apparent lack of volume potential......." because nearly every other car company on the planet can design, engineer and then produce any given model in RHD and LHD and still make money. There is absolutely no excuse for Ford deciding to limit key high-profile models to the US/LHD markets other than being cheap. But hey, if you can't be bothered waiting two years for a panel van with some seats bolted in, we can sell you a Ranger. It's completely different to the car you were interested in, so some passengers will have to ride in the tray, but Ranger is the easiest way for us to make money, so take it or leave it. Oh, and I'm still waiting for Ford to acknowledge that I have been waiting 17 months for a car, or if they intend to build the bloody thing. I guess I should just give up and buy a Ranger.
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Not sure how it will go against the Carnival. This looks too close to a tradie/courier van.
It'd have to priced pretty competitive to sway anyone, which of course means they'll price is above the competition.
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Who remembers when it used to be a real flogger shitbox in the mid 00s, then the previous generation came out and it turned into some luxo-minivan, looked absolutely mint, wicked drivetrain with a 3.3L V6 option and a mint 2.4L diesel engine. |
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So.. it’s a tarted up transit?
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They'd sell heaps if they marketed as a ranger childtrak....
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Ironically Ford US just announced their 2025 MY Ford Explorer update, looks like they've taken a step up for the interior, 3.0L V6 Ecoboost as Ranger Raptor
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Im sure that the six people who buy it will be mighty impressed…
It’s a nice vehicle but as others have said, there are higher priorities that are not being addressed. Ford Europe has waved the red flag on Fiesta, Focus, even Escape, we can’t get Puma stock so what’s the point of having Ford Europe supply Australia NewZealand if they can’t do it…. |
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https://www.ford.co.uk/cars Sadly Escape was dropped just as Kuga has been updated and it's front looses the slight "Noddy" look... |
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Im told that it was enough to push the batch build down the list, absolutely maddening and no wonder why Ford Europe sees Australia as a PITA customer, New Zealand not so much.. |
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The fact we still have ADRs is ridiculous, we don't even manufacture cars anymore,
We should just accept SK/JP/US/EU design regulations, they're good enough for us, we don't need specialist shit to protect an industry that no longer exists. |
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The only two good ones, and we don't get them, they're big, with large capacity engines, or boost. |
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I am weird but would like to see this trim in the shorter wheelbase, so basically the same but no 3rd row.
A glorified station wagon I guess. Have never owned a Van but think they could be cool if done right with AWD and decent power. You can get commercial vans with the 2nd row but they are still commercial with most of the interior trim missing. This would be the opposite being passenger 1st with all the interior trim, but the ability to fold up the 2nd row when needed for odd jobs. It would be an alternative to a Dual Cab in a different way esp if not intending to go off road ect. But definitely not saying they would sell many.
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