Ford And Mahindra Team Up To Develop SUVs and Electric Vehicles
After months of planning for a strategic alliance, Ford Motor Company and India-based automaker Mahindra and Mahindra have signed an agreement to develop compact-to-midsize SUVs and EVs.
Although the fine details have yet to be announced, the first SUV will be a midsize model developed from a Mahindra platform and sold by both Ford and Mahindra. Future models include a compact SUV and an electric vehicle, although specific details remain vague. The partnership is slated to last for “at least three years.”
Although the first models are likely destined for the Indian market, the partnership could see Mahindra powertrains and chassis platforms appear in Ford’s global product portfolio for the next several years.
“Both teams are working together on joint development areas in keeping with industry requirements and leveraging multiple strengths,” said Dr. Pawan Goenka, managing director of Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd., in a media release.
Mahindra and Mahindra have recently committed to the American market by investing in its existing production and design facility in Detroit. Their first vehicle for the US market is the tiny Roxor, an off-road vehicle inspired by the legendary Willys Jeep. Although it’s not street legal, the low price tag of $15,000 USD makes it a budget-conscious option for hardcore off-roaders.
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Honestly, it looks more like a hatchback than a SUV
It is lol
for the people who want a SUV and a hatchback at the same time
or this..
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OHGODNO…the only decent Mahindra is the XUV500 (and probably the Scorpio(proper ish SUV by Mahindra)) which was co developed by Ssangyong…
The other “crossovers” are well asthmatic, unsafe sh*tboxes lol.
AND THIS IS COMING FROM AN INDIAN
Dude whats up with the downvotes ?
Yeh the Scorpio is the only have decent Mahindra. The rest are complete and utter shit.
Yup, especially the Nuvosport, quite possibly one of the ugliest modern cars built, I’ve seen a bright orange one on the road and it is not a pretty sight
True. Even Proton makes more decent cars than Mahindra…
Also Funfact:
The G-Wiz, was built be Reva owned by Mahindra… this is definitely not promising for the “electric car development” part xD
Mahindra do own a formula e team though so they’re definitely not the worst partner for an electric car .
Anyone here remember the CityRover? I suspect the end result would produce a similar monstrosity.
Worse. Much worse. Mahindra make horrid cars.
Mahindra SUVs are absolute shit tho
Soooooo, should we expect a Mach 1 Mahindra edition?
Who knows maybe Mahindra will come up with something drivable now that they have the guidance of Ford.
I think I have seen those headlights before?…
It looks like a mix between the Evoque and Honda Element.
Ford should make an even smaller Bronco that takes the underpinnings of the Mahindra Roxor and makes it road legal. Like a modern day, street legal Ford Bronco Roadster if they’re gonna work with Mahindra. (Yes, I know theres going to be a Bronco and “baby Bronco”, which Im certain is going to be called the Bronco II.