The Ford Mondeo Sport, previously the Ford Evos until 2024, is a low-slung mid-size crossover SUV produced by Ford through Changan Ford joint venture in China since 2021. The vehicle debuted at Auto Shanghai in China in April 2021.
Ford Mondeo Sport | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ford |
Also called | Ford Evos (2021–2024)[1] |
Production | 2021–present |
Assembly | China: Chongqing (Changan Ford) |
Designer | Nathan Kongsarai Siddhartha Kazami (ST Line) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door liftback |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | Ford C2 platform |
Related | Ford Mondeo (fifth generation) Lincoln Z |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Electric motor | permanent-magnet AC-synchronous electric motor |
Power output |
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Transmission | |
Hybrid drivetrain | Full-Hybrid |
Battery | Li-ion |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,945 mm (115.9 in) |
Length | 4,920 mm (193.7 in) |
Width | 1,920 mm (75.6 in) |
Height | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
History
editDeveloped largely by a China-based team of Ford, the Evos has been described as a mix between a crossover and a fastback or station wagon due to its low-slung proportion.[3][4][5]
The interior of the Evos features a large touchscreen panel spanning 1.1 m (3.6 feet) which consists of two displays, which are 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and second is a 27-inch 4K infotainment display that runs on Ford Sync+ 2.0.[3][6] The Evos also features BlueCruise, Ford's new Level 2 driver-assist technology. Other features include a "co-pilot" mode which allows the front passenger to take over their half of the huge display and relay pertinent information to the driver.[7][8]
Journalists have speculated that the Evos will be a successor to the Fusion/Mondeo for North America and Europe due to low sales of the sedans and station wagons markets.[9][10][11] However, it was confirmed that the Evos would not be available in North America.[12]
References
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- ^ "Ford Evos Is A Cool New Fastback Coupe-SUV For China". CarNewsChina.com. October 8, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "Ford Evos Breaks Cover As Wagonized SUV With Ultra-Wide Screen". Motor1.com. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ "Ford Evos is a fusion of crossover and fastback genes for China". Autoblog. April 19, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ Szymkowski, Sean. "Ford Evos revealed as a weird crossover wagon of sorts". Roadshow. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ "Ford Evos crossover revealed at the Shanghai Auto Show 2021". Autocar India. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Ford Evos Evolves Company's SUV Game in China". MotorTrend. April 19, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ Niculescu, Aurel (April 19, 2021). "Ford Evos "Crosswagon" Debuts to Signal New Future for Fusion/Mondeo Lines". autoevolution. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ "Ford Evos debuts in Shanghai, likely to replace Fusion in US". Motor Authority. April 19, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ Atiyeh, Clifford (April 19, 2021). "Ford Evos Could Preview the Fusion Replacement for the U.S." Car and Driver. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ Angelov, Dim (April 19, 2021). "Is this going to be the next Ford Fusion and Mondeo?". TopSpeed. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ Padeanu, Adrian (April 20, 2021). "Sad Trombone: Ford Evos Not Coming To Europe Or North America". Motor1.com. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
Ford Product Communications Manager Mike Levine was asked on Twitter whether there are plans to bring the car stateside. His answer was pretty clear: "Evos is for customers in China only. There are no current plans to offer it elsewhere."