Ford automakers really made the most of the 2018 Detroit Auto Show by unveiling some of its latest lineups. Among them include the 2019 Ford Ranger and the limited-edition 2018 Ford Bullitt Mustang Edition. The latter is a homage to the 1968 Ford Mustang used in the classic 1968 film Bullit.
There were no mentions of a new hybrid or all-electric model, though discussions have been going on for some time about an all-electric SUV, rumored to be released possibly in 2020.
The model is believed to be called the Ford Mach 1, and it’s an all-electric SUV with a 300-mile range. The name is borrowed from the original 1968 Ford Mustang Mach 1, which was a performance version of the pony car. This led to some believing the upcoming Ford Mach 1 may borrow styling or performance cues from the Ford Mustang. In essence, the Ford Mach 1 may be an all-electric Ford Explorer with Ford Mustang capabilities.
Ford automakers is really investing heavily in the electric automotive industry. The Ford Mach 1 is just the first of many to come. The Blue Oval has announced plans to release an additional 16 all-electric vehicle models and 24 hybrid ones by 2022. The company also has plans to expand its budget within the segment from $4.5 billion to $11 billion in the next five years. Currently, the Ford Focus Electric is the brand’s only all-electric model.
Learn more about the upcoming Ford Mach 1 at Green Car Reports.
Stop by Folsom Lake Ford today to see models like the 2018 Ford Explorer. It’s the closest model there is right now to the Ford Mach 1. You can also check out our pre-owned certified Ford vehicles near Sacramento, CA.
