Wagons roll
Ford will be dropping the Escape V6, but the Mondeo wagon is looking like a sure betThe Escape V6 has been dropped from the line-up, but Ford seems quietly committed to bringing the Mondeo wagon to market.
Ford's new President, Bill Osborne, provided the tip-off.
"It will be a model realignment... We will be deleting the V6 engine [from Escape]," said Osborne.
"Our goal is to drive sales through a simplified offering and focus customers on fuel economy."
On the subject of the Mondeo wagon -- unveiled at the Melbourne International Motor Show two weeks ago (more here) -- the response to the car at the Melbourne show has been very satisfying for Ford.
"I have high hopes for that vehicle. It's a new offering for us in Australia," Osborne said.
"I just had my first public speech, this week, with the fleet managers here in Melbourne -- and we got great feedback from the Mondeo wagon. A number of fleet buyers see it as a great offering that gives -- for example, sales reps and people who have a need to carry gear on the road -- a great opportunity to drive a stylish, modern vehicle that still has the utility they need to do their jobs. We got very positive response and feedback this week from the Mondeo wagon.
"We haven't come to a decision on [Mondeo wagon], but all the indicators are quite positive."
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