Ford unveils all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV: Specs, features, price, availability
Ford has finally taken the wraps off the highly-awaited Mustang Mach-E. The flagship SUV is the company's first-ever all-electric Mustang model and it is due to arrive in the US in 2020. The company has announced a slew of Mach-E models that can go up to 483km on a single charge and beat most sports cars in reaching the 100km/hr mark. Here's our roundup.
Mustang Mach-E: At a glance
Despite the all-new powertrain and the muscular SUV stance, the Mach-E remains traditionally Mustang. The EV is heavily inspired by the regular Mustang sports coupe featuring a long hood, rear haunch design, sleek LED headlights, and the signature tri-bar taillamps. Moreover, with the SUV-size proportions, you get 821 liters of boot space, a 100-liter waterproof frunk (front truck), and a panoramic roof (limited-edition model).
Inside the cabin
Inside, the five-seater cabin is all about luxury, space, and hi-tech features. The premium upholstery is complemented by heated front row seats and steering wheel as well as Bang & Olufsen speakers that are integrated above the air vents like a sound bar. There is a wireless charging pad, a 10.2-inch digital cluster, and a 15.5-inch touchscreen SYNC communications and entertainment system.
Power and performance
The Mach-E range has five models: Select, Premium, California Route 1, First Edition, and GT. The entry-level version features a single RWD (rear-wheel-drive) motor with either a 75kWh battery and 258hp motor combination or a 99kWh battery and 289hp motor. Both setups produce 416Nm of torque and offer an estimated range of around 450km and 595km, respectively.
Ford is offering a twin-motor AWD powertrain as well
Ford will also offer a faster, twin-motor, AWD (all-wheel-drive) version that will pack either a 75kWh battery and 258hp motor or a 99kWh and 337hp combination. These setups will produce 582Nm of maximum torque along with an estimated range of 419km and 540km, respectively.
On the road
The Mustang Mach-E will come equipped with Brembo's performance-oriented Flexira aluminum calipers, which are designed like a floating caliper but maintain the functionality of a fixed caliper. The all-electric SUV will also offer three driving modes - Whisper, Engage and Unbridled. As for other highlights, the car will get sportier steering controls, ambient lighting, artificial sounds, and dynamic cluster animations to match driving behavior.
Pricing and availability
The Mustang Mach-E will become available in the US in 2020. However, some models like the Select and will California Route 1 will arrive in early 2021. As for pricing, it will start at around $43,895 (Rs. 31 lakh) and go upto $60,500.
