Reports of a Focus based ute being developed

minheim · 12-03-2020, 10:40 AM

Carsguide says that there are reports of a new Focus based ute being developed. "The as-yet-unnamed model, reportedly codenamed P758, is said to built on the same C2 platform as the Ford Focus, and will be a unibody construction, unlike the body-on-frame Ranger. That makes it a genuine car-based ute...." Full story link here https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-new...HOsM_vgRj02gqA

Whichcar.com.au also has an article on the project and a picture of what it might look like .https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/for...Cy7wENaZ43rqDo

Wonder if this will make it to Australia if the project goes into production? Would be a nice vehicle if it has the 2.0 L ecoboost engine.

Citroënbender · 12-03-2020, 10:48 AM

A replacement for the P100 bakky!

**Mechan1k** · 12-03-2020, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

A replacement for the P100 bakky!

a newer version of the Proton Jumbuck

Bossxr8 · 12-03-2020, 11:58 AM

Don't know why FoA is being linked to this.

It would be cool if they put the upcoming 300kw Focus RS hybrid awd drivetrain underneath a Courier RS model.

jpd80 · 12-03-2020, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Don't know why FoA is being linked to this.

It would be cool if they put the upcoming 300kw Focus RS hybrid awd drivetrain underneath a Courier RS model.

I think they’re assuming that it’s being done under Ford Asia Pacific as a Chinese vehicle which IMO, is false logic. It’s probably being run out of Ford Europe as part of transit connect project team.

Bossxr8 · 12-03-2020, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

I think they’re assuming that it’s being done under Ford Asia Pacific as a Chinese vehicle which IMO, is false logic. It’s probably being run out of Ford Europe as part of transit connect project team.

Would be the most likely choice, considering it's probably on the same platform.

Eurotrash · 12-03-2020, 09:40 PM

I just don't understand why people think a compact ute wouldn't do well here? Not everyone wants a Ranger sized ute.

Ford Australia have a chance to get a jump on the competition and do well.

new Ford Courier anyone?

au2000 · 12-03-2020, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Eurotrash

I just don't understand why people think a compact ute wouldn't do well here? Not everyone wants a Ranger sized ute.

Ford Australia have a chance to get a jump on the competition and do well.

new Ford Courier anyone?

More focus size so not really a old courier comparison, plus, courier morphed into ranger really

smoo · 10-01-2021, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Eurotrash

I just don't understand why people think a compact ute wouldn't do well here? Not everyone wants a Ranger sized ute.

Ford Australia have a chance to get a jump on the competition and do well.

new Ford Courier anyone?

There is a compact Ute, Hilux workmate.

Tassie f100 · 13-03-2020, 07:42 AM

I have said before that there is a good market for a smaller ute.As Eurotrash says not everyone needs or wants a Ranger,Hilux size ute.Many people want a smaller runabout to do pickups and dropoffs without the disadvantage of a small truck sized ute,but big enough to carry a few building supplies,plumbing bits etc.

jpd80 · 13-03-2020, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tassie f100

I have said before that there is a good market for a smaller ute.As Eurotrash says not everyone needs or wants a Ranger,Hilux size ute.Many people want a smaller runabout to do pickups and dropoffs without the disadvantage of a small truck sized ute,but big enough to carry a few building supplies,plumbing bits etc.

If cars aren’t working, the next step is utes and pick ups,
I think tat Ford should back themselves and do different
things to plain old vanilla that everyone else is doing.

I’d also make next gen Ranger and Everest with
an extra 60-70 mm width on the body to increase
that all important hip and shoulder room. If we’re
not getting F-150, then maybe growing Ranger a
little bit in the right places would reap dividends.

Tassie f100 · 13-03-2020, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

If cars aren’t working, the next step is utes and pick ups,
I think tat Ford should back themselves and do different
things to plain old vanilla that everyone else is doing.

I’d also make next gen Ranger and Everest with
an extra 60-70 mm width on the body to increase
that all important hip and shoulder room. If we’re
not getting F-150, then maybe growing Ranger a
little bit in the right places would reap dividends.

I thought the Focus based ute would be a smaller ute rather than an even bigger

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Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

I'm waiting for the one with the hole in the pants to pop up but its NSFW

**DFB FGXR6** · 09-01-2021, 09:21 PM

Just found a couple of links with reference to the Maverick.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/fo...lo-factory.16/

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/fo...y-revealed.13/

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/01/08/...ck-leak-photo/

**anobserver** · 10-01-2021, 08:21 AM

Those Maverick images on its own suggest a long and wide vehicle similar in size to the curent Ranger.

There doesnt seem to be scope to differentiate the two products, until i looked at the side-by-side images with the Ranger. Its lower stance and more squat in dimensions had me fooled, thinking it was bigger.

I wonder if the Maverick moniker sounds groovier than Courier?

jpd80 · 10-01-2021, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tassie f100

I thought the Focus based ute would be a smaller ute rather than an even bigger

I misled you and others by conflating reality with my wish for a bigger wider Ranger and Everest
but that's not happening. The shot of Maverick in the link below will give you a sense of the size...
https://blueovalforums.com/forums/up...aaf905c0f8.jpg

Dr Smith · 10-01-2021, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

I misled you and others by conflating reality with my wish for a bigger wider Ranger and Everest
but that's not happening. The shot of Maverick in the link below will give you a sense of the size...
https://blueovalforums.com/forums/up...aaf905c0f8.jpg

I'm guessing there are no CCTV cameras in that part of the plant?

jpd80 · 03-04-2022, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpd80

I’d also make next gen Ranger and Everest with
an extra 60-70 mm width on the body to increase
that all important hip and shoulder room. If we’re
not getting F-150, then maybe growing Ranger a
little bit in the right places would reap dividends.

^^^^^A post from two years ago, a little bit out on the width but
I’m still pleased with what Ford has achieved with next Gen Ranger
and Everest

Tonz · 13-03-2020, 08:20 AM

Proton Jumbuck, Suby Brumby, yah Id buy one

Citroënbender · 13-03-2020, 08:28 AM

Sort of ironic in it being so few years since the Falcon ute expired, and now the marketplace has realised it had distinct merit.

minheim · 13-03-2020, 08:47 AM

I too think there could be an untapped market for a well handling small ute; especially if it has the ecoboost option.

hayseed · 10-01-2021, 10:47 AM

If we do get It, It'll be a fair bit different to the last Ford Maverick sold here....LOL

jpd80 · 10-01-2021, 12:02 PM

It is smaller than Ranger but still a reasonable alternative to just another Escape sized SUV

CyberWasp · 10-01-2021, 09:44 PM

Whats to bet that it will be only LHD.

CyberWasp · 11-01-2021, 02:23 PM

What !!!! LHD only....
Next we will find out that there will be no Coyote V8 either.

jpd80 · 14-01-2021, 07:19 PM

CyberWasp · 14-01-2021, 07:34 PM

I wonder if the people in Ford Oz had done any of the work on this?
If so what parts?

Bossxr8 · 14-01-2021, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberWasp

I wonder if the people in Ford Oz had done any of the work on this?
If so what parts?

Nope.

simon varley · 14-01-2021, 09:56 PM

pick above - very much so. it's the new ranger

search 'maverick spy shots' for the focus ute

Crazy Dazz · 03-04-2022, 04:21 PM

Saw a weird Ford Ute the other day...
(Was driving so I couldn't snap any pics)

Saw it in my mirror, and first thought was it was a lowered 00's F150.
Then it passed me, and I realised it was much smaller, closer in size to the mid-sized SUV I was driving, probably not even as big as a Ranger.

And the view from the rear was curious. It was a well-body (aka styleside, not a tray) with curious little taillights. (Reminded me most of the modern Mini in shape)

It was in pristine condition, so either newish or rebuilt.

If I had to guess, I would say it was a heavily customised Courier or OG Ranger, with a custom body.

jpd80 · 03-04-2022, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

Saw a weird Ford Ute the other day...
(Was driving so I couldn't snap any pics)

Saw it in my mirror, and first thought was it was a lowered 00's F150.
Then it passed me, and I realised it was much smaller, closer in size to the mid-sized SUV I was driving, probably not even as big as a Ranger.

And the view from the rear was curious. It was a well-body (aka styleside, not a tray) with curious little taillights. (Reminded me most of the modern Mini in shape)

It was in pristine condition, so either newish or rebuilt.

If I had to guess, I would say it was a heavily customised Courier or OG Ranger, with a custom body.

If it looked like this, it was probably a Maverick getting some field evaluation testing, maybe for China