Ford has launched all the machinery with the aim of materializing an ambitious product offensive. One of the models that the company is working on is neither more nor less than a new SUV. An SUV that should take the place of the Ford Fusion, the American version of the Mondeo sedan.
A few years ago Ford
He decided to bet practically everything on SUVs and pick-ups. These two formulas bring together the bulk of new vehicle registrations inside and outside the United States. That is why models like the Ford Mondeo, known in North America by the name of ford fusion, received a particular death sentence as we have been knowing them. Its continuity as a global model was called into question.
In the specific case of Europe, the signature of the blue oval has stepped up the accelerator of its particular electrification plan. Ford wants to complete its transition to fully electric mobility as soon as possible. However, and beyond this roadmap that is being applied to the Old Continent, Ford is working at full capacity on the development of a whole series of new models. And among them is the so-called Ford Fusion Active.
Ford Fusion Active, the transformation of the Mondeo into an SUV
Last January our spy photographers came across a test copy of Ford’s new SUV. An SUV that is called to fill the position of the missing Fusion. the speculated transformation of the Ford Mondeo into an SUV will be a reality. Now, will this model reach European dealers? A new sighting has opened the debate.
Once again, the new Fusion Active, whose name is not official, has been photographed in full testing session. However, and on this occasion, the sighting has occurred in northern Europe. More specifically in the region of Scandinavia. There is Ford carrying out the important winter tests. Unfortunately the prototype is still very camouflaged.
The first time this new model was seen was in Dearborn, Michigan (United States). It is relatively common for future models that are not going to be sold in Europe to be seen in these parts to complete part that are not marketed in Europe to be seen in these parts to complete part of their development. In particular, the indicated winter tests.
Taking into account this decisive aspect and in view of the recent roadmap presented by Ford for the European market, it seems quite complicated that this new SUVs
will be available at our dealerships. Even more so if you do not bet on electrification at a high level. In any case, we should not rule out any possibility. And it is that, it is clear that this project has been conceived from the beginning as a replacement for the aforementioned Fusion, the American sedan.
Launch date of the new Ford Fusion Active
Beneath the Fusion Active camouflage lies the new design language that Ford. A philosophy that has already been applied to models such as the Ford Evos that is marketed in China. The arrival of this new SUV will also allow Ford to finally dispense with the veteran Edge. A model whose commercial journey will end in 2023 and there is no direct replacement on the agenda.