In 2020 Ford and Volkswagen issued a joint statement in which they announced their intention to cooperate in the development and commercialization of light commercial vehicles. With the aim of creating synergies and launching multiple models by 2025. This cooperation took shape in 2021 with the launch Tourneo Connect/Caddy. This was the beginning of their cooperation. More recently, a pickup truck Volkswagen Amarok and the new generation Ford Ranger were launched. This is followed by the Tourneo Custom and its electric derivative, the e-Custom, both based on the Multivan. Now that the line of light commercial vehicles has been updated, both companies are moving into the production of models for individual needs. Ford announced the development two electric cars based on the Volkswagen MEB platform.

Less chubby than the Volkswagen ID4

One will be positioned as a crossover to compete with the Volkswagen ID 3, electric Kia Niro and Renault Mégane. This SUV could be a clone of Volkswagen ID 3 and Cupra Born. The second SUV will be bigger and will be located on the upper segment. It will borrow its architecture and styling from the Volkswagen ID 4. It will go on sale next year. Ford has shared some details of his design, which looks much more angular than the Volkswagen ID 4. Martin Sander, coordinator of Ford’s electrical division in Europe, shared the image on Twitter a few weeks ago. This is a fully LED light. Another teaser image reveals the full silhouette of the SUV, which appears to have looks more imposing as an SUV with high legs than the Volkswagen ID 4!

See you in March

Now we know the date of its presentation which was confirmed by Ford! Next March 21! This new SUV will compete with Toyota bZ4X, Nissan Ariya and of course Volkswagen ID 4. The SUV should be able to drive 500 kilometers. With its new “Spirit of Adventure” philosophy, Ford can stand out from its competition by offering styling that is more adventure-oriented than city-oriented. Like its younger brother, it will be produced at the historic Fiesta factory, located in Cologne, Germany. Ford’s strategy for electrification and expansion of the SUV lineup is aimed at improvement face increasing competition from broad-based manufacturers in Europe.