El Ford Mondeo ha muerto. Que viva el Ford Evos. El tradicional sedán para el Segmento D (mediano) se dejó de fabricar el año pasado en México y cesará la producción a fin del 2021 en Europa. Su reemplazante fue presentado hoy en el Salón de Shanghai: el Ford Evos es un crossover para el Segmento D (mediano), que fue desarrollado en China y se venderá en todo el mundo.
El Evos no es sólo el reemplazante del Mondeo. También es el primer modelo nacido del Plan China 2.0, que le permitirá a Ford desarrollar, diseñar y fabricar autos en ese país, para abastecer a todo el mundo.
Ford no brindó mayores detalles técnicos con respecto al Evos. Sin embargo, se espera que se ofrezcan versiones híbridas enchufables y 100% eléctricas, descartando por completo las opciones sólo con motores convencionales de combustión interna.
Con respecto a la silueta crossover del Evos, en Ford la definieron así: “Es el primer modelo en reflejar la nueva filosofía de diseño de Ford llamada Progressive Energy in Strength, con su innovadora silueta que comunica la agilidad y el dinamismo de una coupé, combinada con la robustez y el sentido de libertad de una SUV”.
Mientras tanto, en la Argentina, el tradicional Ford Mondeo seguirá a la venta hasta agotar el stock de unidades. Las versiones 2.0 Ecoboost e Híbrido se ofrecen hoy con precios de lista entre 4.71 y 5.69 millones de pesos.
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El Ford Evos se presentó hoy en el Salón de Shanghai 2021.
Es un crossover para el Segmento D (mediano) que estrena la nueva filosofía de diseño de Ford.
¿Te acordás de la filosofía “Edge” o “Kinetic Design”? Bienvenidos a la nueva línea de diseño PEIN (“Progressive Energy in Strength”).
Nuevo sistema multimedia SYNC+ 2.0, con tablero digital de 12.3 pulgadas y pantalla multimedia de 27.4 pulgadas.
El Ford Evos fue desarrollado en China, pero se venderá en todo el mundo.
¿Por qué en el Salón de Shangai 2021 no se usan barbijos? Leer nota.
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Comunicado de prensa de Ford
Ford evos premieres at Auto Shanghai; accelerates china 2.0 plan for electrification, intelligence and customer experience
SHANGHAI, April 19, 2021 – Ford EVOS made its global debut today at Auto Shanghai 2021 as the first vehicle developed under Ford’s China 2.0 plan and the first vehicle reflecting the company’s “Progressive Energy in Strength” design philosophy that aligns with Chinese aesthetics. Ford is further strengthening its EV portfolio in China with the debut of the new Ford Escape PHEV SUV and launch of the localized all-new, all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Visitors to Auto Shanghai 2021 will see products and technology from Ford and its Chinese joint ventures, Changan Ford and JMC Ford, together on a single show stand for the first time, with a new modern and exciting brand image and experience. The vehicle lineup at the stand will also include the newly-launched all-new Ford Escort and all-new Ford Equator, as well as Ford Explorer, Escape, Edge PLUS, Territory S, F-150 LTD and Mustang.
All-new Ford EVOS defines Ford’s “Progressive Energy In Strength” design philosophy and applies the latest smart technology
Part of Ford’s China 2.0 plan, the all-new Ford EVOS is the company’s first vehicle developed largely by a China-based team leveraging Ford’s global product development expertise and designed entirely around the Chinese consumer experience and ownership scenarios.
Ford EVOS is the first vehicle to reflect Ford’s “Progressive Energy in Strength” design philosophy with its innovative silhouette that communicates the agility and dynamic value of a coupe combined with the strength and sense of freedom of an SUV. The connected coast to coast lighting, 3D parametric scale grille, taillights with scale pattern and more distinctive design elements integrate Ford’s design heritage with Chinese aesthetic values.
Inside, the intelligent embraced cockpit bridging the instrument panel and doors unites the entire interior space. On this foundation, a 1.1m-wide horizontal screen, including a 12.3” digital cluster and 27” 4K touch screen, is nested into the soft and stitched instrument panel, unfolding an advanced premium digital space.
Similar to the Mustang Mach-E, Ford EVOS is equipped with Ford’s all-new Fully Networked Vehicle E/E architecture, which supports dynamic, quick and seamless over-the-air software updates to enhance product quality, capability and customer experience over time.
The extra-wide horizontal screen is powered by SYNC+ 2.0, which combines Baidu’s AI technology and its digital application ecosystem. Using Ford’s new UI design, it offers more intuitive and concise function distribution and simple shortcut menus for smooth and seamless interaction.
EVOS has Ford’s first Virtual Personal Assistant, providing an emotional and personalized human-machine interface experience. Reflecting feedback from Chinese customers, EVOS introduces a unique smart digital cabin experience to meet demands of customers’ various life moments. The industry-first “co-driver” mode makes road trips much more fun and efficient for both drivers and front passengers, who can use the extra-wide screen simultaneously for different tasks. The front passenger can view the vehicle status, navigation and traffic signs on screen to help the driver better understand road conditions. During long road trips, front passengers can enjoy entertainment content on their side of the screen while drivers use navigation functions on their own side. A customized relax mode combines with customized settings for in-cabin audio, ambient lighting and seat positions for a truly personalized experience.
With EVOS, Ford also plans to provide customers on-demand subscription services through the full-cycle user journey, which includes a series of unique customized on-board content and features, a more direct real-time owner communication, and value-added maintenance service through over-the-air software upgrades.
EVOS is equipped with BlueCruise, a first-for-Ford, SAE Level 2 driver-assist technology that allows drivers to operate truly hands-free on prequalified sections of divided highways called Hands-Free Blue Zones. C-V2X technology is also deployed in EVOS to help drivers navigate potential risks ahead as well as improve automotive safety and traffic efficiency.
“The all-new Ford EVOS not only represents a step forward in creating high-end products around customer experience to address the diverse needs of Chinese customers, but is also a pioneering vehicle demonstrating our next-generation intelligent features that herald the future development direction of Ford vehicles in China,” said Anning Chen, president and CEO of Ford China. “Adhering to our Pioneering Innovation brand spirit, Ford will provide customers with a truly intelligent mobility experience based on customer-centric insights and our global cutting-edge smart technology expertise.”
Ford EVOS will be built by Changan Ford, sold and serviced through the Ford NDSD distribution network across China.
Show stand design reflects customer-centric business model
Auto Shanghai 2021 visitors will see Ford and its Chinese joint ventures, Changan Ford and JMC Ford, sharing a single show stand with a new modern and exciting brand image and experience. The stand will offer an innovative digital experience built around Ford’s Pioneering Innovation brand spirit. Visitors can experience a series of activations on the stand including the accelerated performance of Mustang Mach-E, learn about Ford’s history and future, and view via augmented reality the ways Ford is involved in the development of future smart transportation systems as the company demonstrates its efforts in electrification, intelligence, forward-looking achievements and visions in the fields of advanced technology.
At the stand, visitors can view a true-to-life version of JMC Ford’s refreshed dealer showroom designed around its service philosophy to “treat customers like family” and in line with Ford’s innovative and distinctive customer experience standards. JMC Ford’s recent dealer showroom upgrade is the first step in a series of customer experience initiatives Ford is implementing in China. In the next 12 months, the company will work with dealers to address the diverse needs of Chinese consumers, bringing to life the Pioneering Innovation brand spirit with a “treating customers like family” concept, establishing a full-time online relationship with consumers and creating an industry-leading, innovative customer experience.