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01-12-2023, 01:29 PM | #1 |
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Ford Mustang Mach-E - A surprisingly good drive!
Hi all!
I got to drive my in-laws’ new Mustang Mach-E over Christmas. I came away pretty impressed, especially with the dynamic tuning and driving fun the Mach-E allows. No, it's no M3, but it's much more fun than the segment otherwise demands. (As always, I wrote a ton of words on the Mach-E, but I’ll spare you here.) The drive got me thinking though. Because Ford marketing boldly (stupidly?) put the Mustang name on this all-electric crossover, the engineering and design teams really had to go above and beyond to make good on the name. And I think they did! The Mach-E does not look or drive like a normal EV or compact SUV. Its body has lots of muscular creases and curves, and the drivetrain and ESP tuning give it a rear-driven tail-wagging flavor than is expected from of a family mobility appliance. (And this was even true of the low-powered AWD version I drove.) Have any of you driven the Mach-E? Did you like it, too? It seems like it would be a nice pairing with the M3, as it is more reliable and more practical but still has a sense of humor. It would be a strong contender for me if I was replacing my family’s current work horse (a Tesla Model 3). Best! Mike Oh, and I found the perfect charging location, too!
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01-14-2023, 01:21 PM | #2 |
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I guess none of you have driven the Mach-E? I'm honestly interested in your takes on the SUV EV.
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01-15-2023, 05:43 PM | #4 |
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Electric drive is amazing for enthusiasts. Mach E isn't an especially good-driving EV IMO. Making a car feel rear-drive when it's rear-weight-biased is pretty simple tuning wise, especially on low-grip tires. Model Y is a better drive, and that's not a high bar, I'm not a fan of the Y. The GV60 and EV6 are both a ton better to drive than Y and Mach E.
I think they swung and missed
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