If Mach E had a gas engine, would it still be a dud?

[Crew4991]

Like the subject line asks, do you think that if the Mach E wasn't electric and had a gasoline engine in it - would it be better?

Depending on the engine, it probably would compete with the sportier SUVs out there. Especially the Mach E GT trim with some kind of big V8 in it.
Maybe a BMW X5 or Audi Q5 competitor with cheaper interior but more performance?




Instead, the Mach E electric currently sits on dealer lots being used as a catering vehicle... serving lunch to the employees while they don't sell to consumers.

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[robvas]

Yup

It would never have been made, though it's like asking if it would've been a motorcycle would it have been a dud

 

[detamble13]

Initially I thought the Mach E sold fairly well and is now just starting to languish on lots. The biggest mistake was placing the Mustang name on an SUV but that probably only influences the decision of those that actually care about cars.

The larger challenge for automakers EV product line is keeping people buying EV's. Some customers will return to gas if they grow tired of longer refueling, reduced range due to temperature, or higher cost of repair after an accident. My brother in law owns a Mach E and looked at trading it in after about a year as he changes cars pretty frequently. He didn't give me a number but he would have taken a large loss as the vehicles depreciation was "shocking". So he's still driving it.

I think the Mach E would have had a better chance of sustained success if equipped with a gas engine.

 

[Cobra Jet]

Yes it would still be a dud.

It’s not a true Mustang. A Mustang was never an SUV, CUV or any derivative of a “mini van” or a vehicle with 4 doors.

 

[Bob Lob Law]

It's just UGLY!

 

[Snellemin]

My opinion...better color choices and a totally different name would of been the proper way to go sales wise.
Now if it had an actual V8 in that thing, it would of sold better for sure. AWD even better, heck we could of used the AWD parts to make the Stang a AWD monster. Well for those that wouldn't be offended by such a thing.

 

[WildHorse]

It's a dud cause FORD attached the MUSTANG name to it. If they would only call it the MACH E, 9:1 odds it'd sell much more units.

 

[Balr14]

I don't think Ford needs another ICE SUV. You can't swing a dead cat by the tail without hitting one already.

 

[MD18EcoStang]

It's a dud cause FORD attached the MUSTANG name to it. If they would only call it the MACH E, 9:1 odds it'd sell much more units.

How many people are holding back just because of the name? The only ones offended are the afficionados. You think they'd all buy a "Mach E" just because it wasn't a Mustang?

P.S. I despise the naming of it, too. But, if I was in the market for something like that (I'm not), I'd consider it.

 

[momalle1]

It's fine for what it is now, it's just not a Mustang, even with a gas engine.

 

[furdfan2018]

Tesla owns the EV market because a $35k Model 3 dominates the "Mach E" in every measurable performance category, looks better, and is actually American made.

That's why the Mach E is not selling, because they suck.

The market has spoken.

 

[daSNAK3]

I think it would have been more successful if it had a ICE. Most Mustang people don’t want an EV, just facts. We have 4 kids, so I wouldn’t have minded a ICE suv, I used to have a TBSS back in the day, so I like suvs that can get down… just not EV.

 

[Crew4991]

Tesla owns the EV market because a $35k Model 3 dominates the "Mach E" in every measurable performance category, looks better, and is actually American made.

That's why the Mach E is not selling, because they suck.

The market has spoken.

I agree with everything you said. The Tesla models are better over the Mach E in many ways. If I remember correctly, the Model 3 won one of those awards for being most "American" in the past having some parts and assembly in the US. Not sure if that is still the case but at some point the Model 3 won that award. Kind of silly though as honestly I don't think there are any vehicles that are 100% made in the US. Globalization, cheap labor and cheap parts changed that long ago.

I think it would have been more successful if it had a ICE. Most Mustang people don’t want an EV, just facts. We have 4 kids, so I wouldn’t have minded a ICE suv, I used to have a TBSS back in the day, so I like suvs that can get down… just not EV.

I just wondering if a gas version... even a HYBRID version of an SUV styled mustang would have been a better sell. Sort of like the 911 sports car and the Cayenne/Macan SUVs. There is a larger, more performance orientated family car available in gas version.

I get that most would just say that the rest of the lineup Ford has is the family oriented alternative, but besides the ST or Raptor editions on Ford SUVs/Trucks there isn't really a gasoline family mustang SUV to pick from. Would have been an interesting alternative with a thirsty V8 rumbling under the hood of a somewhat* stylish performance SUV as someone sits in the school pickup lane LOL.

 

[daSNAK3]

I agree with everything you said. The Tesla models are better over the Mach E in many ways. If I remember correctly, the Model 3 won one of those awards for being most "American" in the past having some parts and assembly in the US. Not sure if that is still the case but at some point the Model 3 won that award. Kind of silly though as honestly I don't think there are any vehicles that are 100% made in the US. Globalization, cheap labor and cheap parts changed that long ago.


I just wondering if a gas version... even a HYBRID version of an SUV styled mustang would have been a better sell. Sort of like the 911 sports car and the Cayenne/Macan SUVs. There is a larger, more performance orientated family car available in gas version.

I get that most would just say that the rest of the lineup Ford has is the family oriented alternative, but besides the ST or Raptor editions on Ford SUVs/Trucks there isn't really a gasoline family mustang SUV to pick from. Would have been an interesting alternative with a thirsty V8 rumbling under the hood of a somewhat* stylish performance SUV as someone sits in the school pickup lane LOL.

Yep, I had a RWD TBSS.. I would have been cool with a RWD “Mustang” SUV with a 5.0… toss some boost on it and I could take my whole family with me.

 

[Rael]

It's Mustang Mock-ery.

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