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First Look: Ford EVOS Concept

Images of design study vehicle released before Frankfurt

By Joshua Condon Aug 30, 2011 2:49PM
The Ford EVOS concept. (Image courtesy of Ford.)Ford just released a number of photos of its EVOS concept car, scheduled to bow in Frankfurt in September.

The four-door gullwing fasthatch is a design study meant to introduce, according to the presser, Ford's "first truly global design language as the momentum of the company's One Ford product plan continues to build." Should future Blue Oval-badged vehicles enjoy the streamlined silhouette, larger hexagonal grille and aggressive, slitted headlamps -- not to mention a more driver-focused, cockpit-like interior -- count us happy.



The concept is powered by a plug-in hybrid drivetrain (the same one in the C-Max Energi) that The Ford EVOS concept. (Image courtesy of Ford.)stores and releases electricity, allowing the vehicle to operate primarily as an EV. Ford is touting it as a vehicle that adapts to the driver via all sorts of far-fetched conceptual technologies -- it "adjusts the driving experience" according to "the physical state and workload of the driver" and offers a "cloud-optimized hybrid powertrain" -- but who needs that nonsense? Check out, instead, the very slick design:




The Ford EVOS concept. (Image courtesy of Ford.)The Ford EVOS concept. (Image courtesy of Ford.)The Ford EVOS concept. (Image courtesy of Ford.)
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wayne
Aug 31, 2011 9:55AM
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WOW!  I hope and pray this becomes Ford reality.  The looks are fantastic.
Annatar
Aug 31, 2011 9:55AM
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As noted below, flashy interiors are common themes in concept cars.  They are meant to catch your attention (which it did) but they are highly unlikely to make it to production.
That is a shame, because some prototypes are simply too good not to be made. It seems like only moderately styled prototypes ever make it into production.
Rev. Perry Woods
Aug 31, 2011 9:43AM
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I like what I see But what kind of gas milage does it get
Jennie Koch (jtmdiggs3)
Aug 31, 2011 9:41AM
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This is a sexy car, I want one...How much?
insert random name
Aug 31, 2011 9:35AM
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Looks great! as long its not a lease only option like some bailed out car company. stupid gm
Why did you only criticize GM for doing that?  You didn't mention anything about Honda doing the same thing.  Why do they get a free pass?
hatinggovermenttomuchgoverment
Aug 31, 2011 9:24AM
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how many mpg and how expensive is it

 

wd mcjr
Aug 31, 2011 9:10AM
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It is a good looking car, I have always liked the euro fords better than what we are sold stateside. The concept is eerily similar to the new hyundai veloster coming out this fall.
Matteo1447
Aug 31, 2011 9:09AM
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Looks great! as long its not a lease only option like some bailed out car company. stupid gm.
02Stang
Aug 31, 2011 9:00AM
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I hope they don't pull the same thing as Chevy did with the Volt and promise us a great-looking car that gets a million MPG only to release a turd that gets the same MPG as a compact car from 20 years ago.  If it looks like that, the doors don't cause problems parking, and they put a decent drivetrain in it I'm down for it!  If they can make a plug-in Hybrid that's also fun to drive and looks like that they will have a winner on their hands.
WishRightNow
Aug 31, 2011 8:53AM
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Love the design!   Best tail design to come around in a long time!  Gull-wing doors should make it easier to park, but may need to watch out for low-hanging trees, signs and low parking ramp ceilings.
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