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Ford, the biggest name in British motoring with a string of best sellers to its name. But strangely absent from the electric car market, except the Mach-e. Finally, they’re fighting back, with the new all electric Explorer and Nicola has been to drive it for the first time.
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[@zzebedee1419]

Where’s the efiesta equivelant or efocus. That’s what’s lacking rather than a car that sits in the same bracket as their only other ev

[@IMAN7THRYLOS]

There is not going to be any new Fiesta. There is Puma which is a crossover Fiesta. There is going to be an EV Puma which is under development. Hopefully, it will be announced this year.

[@capnkirk5528]

@@IMAN7THRYLOS And will cost twice as much and be a piece of crap.

[@dustinmorris13]

Consumers: we want buttons and knobs... Manufacturers: Everything is touch!

[@KennethPaul]

Ford irritates the life out of me. I've been a ford driver most of my life and they should have slid into the EV market with an electric fiesta or focus and absolutely won the market but instead they took too long and brought out their version of an id4 that costs more than an id4. I managed to get hands on this a week ago at a ford event and that whole storage console in the middle feels so flimsy, I can't accept that on a £50k car. Ford needs to seriously sort themselves out, get their factory in Germany back online and make small - mid sized EV hatchbacks for the European market.

[@MrProy33]

And that stupid, stupid, stupid battery powered suv they call a mustang? Ford has become a laughing stock. I'll stick with good old Detroit steel. Gonna buy an old 'stang, late 60s, and get it running for my kid. We can work on it together. She needs to know what real driving is about so she doesn't grow into another lazy EV idiot.

[@greengoblin2347]

Exactly right, I expect we'll get a Capri suv next, boils my blood

[@SumUnicus]

Did you forgot the electric Focus?

[@jasonallatt5410]

@@SumUnicus There is no fully electric ford focus

[@SumUnicus]

​@@jasonallatt5410 Ohh, Yes there is. Focus mk3 was made in a fully electric version. Made from 2011 to 2018.

[@rob9808-b2f]

The heat pump is an optional extra on fords website if you try and spec one up

[@Pottery4Life]

Correct. Is not standard with the Select or the Premium.

[@NoName-md5zb]

In reality its just software change, as all cars have heat pump. SCAM 😂

[@peterjones6322]

​@@NoName-md5zbNo they don't, it is a physical piece of equipment

[@NoName-md5zb]

@@peterjones6322 you say as standard this car does not have air conditioning?

[@evhan]

​@@peterjones6322some manufacturers have taken a liking to installing hardware and then disabling it in the software, are you sure this is not what's happening here?

[@riaz8783]

Given that Ford's taken so long, they really needed to knock it out the park. Instead we've got a 6/10.

[@techpappee]

Just like Hondas Chevy platform. Both are compliant vehicles.

[@simondehaas8784]

Unfair, the MEB platform is a really good dedicated EV platform this is effectively the second gen version with new battery and motor. ​@techpappee

[@toyotaprius79]

​@@simondehaas8784 When the ID3 is the most accessible/affordable car offered by the MEB platform, safe to say it has peaked and not terribly well

[@simondehaas8784]

@@toyotaprius79 the ID3 is still the best EV in it's class after over 3 years

[@simondehaas8784]

@@The86rick in what world?!?

[@alessandro8359]

Great review Nicola👍

[@christina5879]

Tight jeans fits her so well 👍

[@jupiterfive3379]

Not bad but crikey, how many of us can afford that sort of money? The big winner for me in this video though was Slovenia. Isn’t it beautiful?

[@berriejasper2631]

Feels a little pricey when Kia is smashing it at the minute but the range if proven is tempting

[@garydavis1528]

Kia Hyundai are recalling over 1 million EV’s with serious issues to be put right so that is not very good at all.

[@johnmccarthy115]

54k 😂 they've gone all stellantis haven't they 🤦 that thing is definitely made for the US, hideous front end & no 1 pedal driving 🙄 As for a Capri suv 😱🙈 like how they bollxd the Puma brand 🙄🤦

[@Zoranurai13]

I love how everyone is asking for a fuel efficient / electric focus hatchback or fiesta that just works reliably. And ford comes with yet another high priced mega suv that misses all the marks.

[@moth450]

She was taller than this. This is tiny. Plus it's cramped on inside. They won't make a spacious ev. It might hurt sales of those unreliable expedition or f 150 ecoboost

[@anydaynow01]

@@moth450 Yeah agreed, I wouldn't call this a mega SUV. Kind of on the smaller side of midsized.

[@anydaynow01]

That would be great but they wouldn't be profitable unfortunately. Just the base cost of the batteries and electronics along with the labor (first world country labor costs at least) just prices the equipment itself out of the economy sized bracket. There is always the used car market though, plenty of perfectly fine used EVs for low prices out there, just charge them with care and they will last!

[@capnkirk5528]

@@anydaynow01 Ford execs would like you to believe that, but it's BS. Batteries have been falling in price like investors on Black Friday ... UAW labor is about 10% of the total price of a car, even FREE Chinese labor wouldn't make the kind of pricing differences we see. ALL AUTO EXECS LIE ABOUT THIS, although many of them actually believe it.

[@garydavis1528]

EV Puma is on the way late 2024 on its own battery chassis platform.

[@JonathanEzor]

Since I drive a Mach-E every day, I don't actually forget about it. :)

[@smitabhmoitra5726]

How've you found the mach E? Good? Great? Bad? Hearing mixed things myself and I'm looking at a few EVs

[@fcbarcelona9015]

@@smitabhmoitra5726 hes a boomer. doesnt check notifications.

[@JonathanEzor]

@@fcbarcelona9015I'm a Gen-Xer and I do.

[@JonathanEzor]

@@smitabhmoitra5726Love my Mach-E after 2 years. A bit sporty on the suspension on bad Long Island/NYC roads, but beyond that it is an absolute joy to drive.

[@callmeluca4390]

@@smitabhmoitra5726 I'm driving since December 2023 a new one. 20.000 km laters I can't say anything bad. It's just working flawless.

[@efiu12]

4:45 That's smart! If someone wants to break into your car, your expensive possessions will be behind the giant touchscreen. So all they have to do is break that expensive screen to get to you expensive possessions... smart, yes..

[@Ahoooooooo]

😂😂😂

[@kfh123]

What a nice review. This chanel deserves much more followers.

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Ford is not the biggest name in the British car making. Jaguar is bigger. So are Aston Martin and Rolls Royce. However, Mini is the same size 😅🤣😂

[@SpencerGibson-w9s]

Yet another new EV that’s still years behind Tesla

[@davidfogg1845]

Plenty of room in that Centre console, Nicola for sneaky snacks

[@TheEditorify]

This looks good but ID7 said it has 390 miles of range soooo…

[@smitabhmoitra5726]

Always take 15-30% away from a claimed WLTP range

[@paddymckibbin3957]

But ID7 isn’t an SUV like this, it’s a saloon car

[@teamnotleafy6887]

Check out the range tests first.

[@michaelriecher5632]

Just what we need another $70k EV

[@smithia6]

Now, you might be surprised to hear that I'm not usually a Ford fan. In fact, I've never owned a Ford car before (although I have had a Ford van). But when I saw the Ford Explorer Premium in Arctic blue at the dealership, I couldn't resist! I've decided to go all out with some cool upgrades. First, I opted for the Arctic blue color upgrade for £800. I mean, who doesn't want a car that stands out from the crowd, right? And then, I couldn't resist adding the driver assistance package for £1800. Safety first, you know! Plus, it's always nice to have a little extra help on the road. Now, here's the funny part - the heat pump. Apparently, it's not a standard feature on the Explorer Premium (just like the Skoda Enyaq). So, I decided to go for it and added the heat pump upgrade for £1050. Who knew staying warm could be so expensive? In total, my upgrades cost me £3650. But you know what? I'm so excited about this car that I don't even mind. Plus, it's a great investment considering how much I used to spend on diesel every month. Goodbye, £400 monthly diesel bills! I can't wait to pick up my new Explorer Premium and hit the road as an EV convert. It's amazing how much money we can save by switching to electric vehicles, isn't it? Anyway, I just wanted to share my car journey with you. I hope you found it as amusing as I did!

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Great review of a meh car.

[@Brocassiuspark]

I'm not happy towards this at all. I rather a 2025 ford explorer st than this foolishness. It looks not so good at all. And not there own style inside at all. It needed a better exterior look .

[@dugfriendly]

Love this style of review ❤ “damning with faint praise” 😂

[@PaulHo]

The more I see Nicola, the more I can't tell if she's trying to be Ginger or Scary Spice.

[@ashtaroth1975]

I'll get the new Skoda enyaq instead

[@Symbrio]

It's much better value also.

[@samteknic]

Three years on..and the EV6 still beats this in every way

[@PierreDybman]

Isn't the ev6 much more expensive?

[@MarcDebenham]

​@@PierreDybmannot really

[@timaustin2000]

And the Ioniq 5

[@danielstefanovic2604]

Four years on model y still beats it 😂

[@Harhawink]

@@PierreDybmanEV3 will be waaaaay cheaper and very much similar to Explorer in size. Explorer brings nothing new to the table while being fairly pricey. Ford does not really have EV reputation to back the price up.

[@legoandsushi]

Ford get with the times and stop using glossy black plastic in your cars… so passé

[@andrejohnson406]

I love my Mach E, this looks like a great addition to the ford family

[@InspectorGamecat]

I've just visited Norway and there were absolutely loads of Mach-Es

[@markbennett6658]

I see quite a few here in the UK too. They don’t do it for me. Should have looked more like an actual Mustang but definitely not that few and far between!

[@stephennoe9494]

I can't get my head around Ford. They bring out a decent ev car and then price it out of the market for the majority of people. The Chinese cars are as good if not better and more keenly priced. Unless Ford and other European companies start to give the public what they want, then I can only see them going bancrupt.

[@odinnln5694]

I lost count of the number of times the driver took her eyes off the road to adjust the settings.

[@tooflesstesla]

No worries, the interior camera will count for you 😂

[@melcragg7814]

Great presenter. Lots of energy.

[@petere8129]

Hmmm, I think there are better similar EV models out there for less expensive. As someone who’s owned Fords for more years than I care to mention I really do think they’ve lost their way. It’s amusing that they’ve tied in with VW when just when there quality has slipped with awful operating systems.

[@MartinSonderby]

I just bought a Kia E-Niro 2021, which i love. So the Ford has longer range, faster charger speeds, is more expensive and has the haptic buttons. Again i love my kia E-Niro. Btw in mild weather the Kia will go 400 km at 110 km. Whats not to love.

[@Joe-ud2hb]

As an Eniro owner I second that !

[@garydavis1528]

You are one of over 1 million Kia Hyundai EV recall for serious issues the car has that needs fixing.

[@PaulMeier-cu3ds]

A fun review, thank you. I used to have a small Ford dealership so I am well disposed to the brand. This is a pretty ordinary car at completely too high a price.

[@MrGMawson2438]

A lot of people say it's good for skis not curtain poles 😆

[@AndrewLumsden]

Skis AND curtain poles. And not necessarily at the same time! 😂

[@phil1980a]

Too fast and WAY too expensive. Need fiesta,Ka and focus at pre £20k price

[@MarcDebenham]

Seems to be a ridiculous amount of time for them to take to not really build much themselves and produce such a bang average car

[@testi2025]

I went with the new ID4 4motion instead of this. ID costs a bit more, but it has nicer interior and couple more features like sound insulating windows, DCC, HUD, electric sunroof blind, etc. The Ford looks nicer and has more power. Overall very similar vehicles.

[@mikafiltenborg7572]

Wake me up when Ford make profit selling EV's 😂😂😂😂

[@Daniel010601]

You’re the “Redbull racing” girl aren’t you? How cool is that ! Definitely subscribing because I love what you bring forward in your interviews!

[@nicolahume]

Hahaha I am! Thanks for subbing❤️

[@finn.hermansen]

Great video, thx. I just order a Peugoet e3008 GT, so no FORD this time👍👍 I love that You so honest and happy when You are presenting a car 👍👍

[@danielstefanovic2604]

Seen the Peugeot reviews? It isnt good reading tbf but i asume You have had a testdrive

[@finn.hermansen]

@@danielstefanovic2604 It's perfect for me, tastes and preferences are different - I've had two Ford Escorts, two Ford Sierras and a Ford Mondeo - That was plenty for me, so I switched to the Citroën C5, then the Peugoet 407, 308 and now the E3008, which I test drove it last week, and it can do far more than what the motoring journalists say - often you'd think they're paid to have an opinion.

[@mad4tar77]

@@finn.hermansen nice cope

[@thenerdyarab7622]

Still blows my mind that the UK uses MPH and not KPH while simultaneously using metric for other measurements.

[@toyotaprius79]

Nobody was waiting for this

[@PejicVladimir]

This video is nothing more than a Ford PR presentation, it's not a legit review at all. They pay you, you say nice things - and people who buy this get shit product.

[@simondehaas8784]

If you want an ID4 that is slightly more agile and can cope with a 50l smaller boot, it sounds like this would be great. I am a big fan of these cars by the way. The Ford specific stuff inside looks good too. Confess I'm not a fan of the styling outside hut that's a personal thing. Would like to see a Ford version of the ID3 to replace the Focus in future...probably not going to happen.

[@karlwest437]

A Capri SUV? That's blasphemy!

[@gowron492]

Capacitive touch buttons on the steering wheel and only 2 window controls, no thanks. Do the driver assist options stay off?

[@doktorkraesch3014]

I believe you have to do that at the beginning of every trip. As in all new cars, at least for the speed controls. 😞

[@dave9614]

​@@doktorkraesch3014correct, thanks to EU GSR2 regulation

[@KnutHelberg]

Explorer ... nah. Maybe call it an Cuga EV? No roof rails. No 17 inch rims (18 might be OK). No heated stearingwheel. Disapointing. On the other hand, 20cm ground clearing is decent, but not sure it has got any extra protection under or in front. Im not looking for an Off Road car, but gravel, muddy and snowy roads is not uncommon here. Root-stubbs and embedded rocks and deep wheel tracks are other common obstacles. Back to the roof mounting options. Expensive proprietary mounts is the only option so far. I fear they wil lead to leaks in the door and scratches in the paint. I want various roof-cargo. Canoe, Bikes, Roof tent, power aggregate, Water barrel, skies and other outdoors life equipement. So I made several instagram names in vain in anticipation...

[@gaztambo139]

Ford used to be the de facto car brand in the UK. Every hire car was categorised as a Sierra, Escort or Fiesta size regardless of brand. Watching an old home video of a car journey in the late 80s, every 8 out of 10 vehicles were Fords, now you’re lucky to see 1 out of 10. Which incidentally isn’t what I’d rate the look of this, but I’d agree with another poster’s 6/10. The 2011 Range Rover Evoque still looks more modern and stylish than this.

[@cornelhansen-juhas1971]

Nice romanian Design

[@stephenclay6852]

So if it’s using VW’s MEB platform motors and battery then why the hell as it took Ford 12 months to bring this car to market. And were is the affordable Ford Ev. At that price you can buy a car with a better badge. For me they should have started with the electric puma to compete with the Volvo EX30 , KIA EV3 , CUPRA BORN etc.

[@garydavis1528]

The battery system wasn’t good enough or compliant with new regulations for Ford so Ford had it developed and waited a year for it to become so before launch it. Not difficult to know or understand.

[@danielstefanovic2604]

Its using different batteries, Ford waited to use cheaper lfp batteries instead.

[@garydavis1528]

@@danielstefanovic2604 Vw batteries 2023 and earlier didn’t comply with new Eu regulations so Ford waited until new batteries that do comply with latest laws and regulations before build and use them.

[@AlexisTichko]

Not an ugly car but it's still VW rubbish with a Ford sauce over it and all but affordable nor efficient when it comes to energy consumption. So, in short, nothing for me. It weighs more than an elephant and has the streamline of a good old British Edwardian wardrobe. And the so called touch buttons everywhere are also only nice on paper. Oh and the range, please stop mentioning the silly and totally wrong WLTP range values. 300 miles? Make it 200 and maybe you're closer to real usage range.

[@martinottosson6583]

Boot too small for families. No camper mode. No VTL No VTG No VTH Worst steering wheel buttons ever No frunk Annoying auto-off 400 kg too little on the hook No battery pre-heating (?) Seats to short No relax mode in the seats while charging. Basically the same size as the MachE. What’s this for? Back to the drawing board, Ford.

[@colinrobinson7869]

Ford the car manufacturer for the masses. So the new Ford Explorer entry level model is £10,000 more than the UK average earnings let's see what they do with the Crapi a sports car for the masses and sold over 1.8 million in 20 years of production. In 1969 the cost was £980 entry model or £12,495.20 In 2024 as per Bank of England's on line thing. Over to you Ford.

[@FormulaWhine]

I kind of want to like it, but I don’t. It’s another SUV, using VW parts, that is too fast for its target demographic’s needs, and it’s still too expensive. They’ve already got EVs wrong by trying to make their sports car brand a family SUV EV, and now they’re thinking of launching their other sports car heritage, the Capri, as an SUV… which will just compete with their heritage SUV brand, the Explorer, which is basically a VW in disguise. (Not the first time they’ve done that: Mondeo/Passat.) C’mon Ford, you can do better.

[@cnewto12]

Change your records??? Nice we have options for vinyl now!

[@drxym]

I wonder who would buy this car. It's just a ID.4 reskinned on the cheap with no selling points or merit of its own. It doesn't even fix the things people complain about in the ID.4 such as those miserable haptic controls. Same goes for the "Capri" which is just another reskinned ID.4 that frankly has even less reason than this car to exist - anyone who knows what a Capri was, and compares it to the bloated reskinned ID.4 bearing the same name would wonder if Ford has lost its marbles. But what Ford has really lost is the European market - this once great company is so intellectually and financially bankrupt that it outsources vehicle production to a once competitor. I don't see Ford existing as a passenger vehicle brand in Europe for much longer.

[@burnerog]

I don’t give a stuff about how much is being poured into the EV MARKET, it will eventually crash when buyers are looking to ‘update?’ In future years, dealers won’t trade them, and private buyers will realise that their EV is worthless because of the pace of development, And after 3-5 years, their EV will be so out of date, no one will want it… end of story.!

[@ev.c6]

So many buttons. 😵‍💫 I mean, I guess this car is okay-ish. Boomers will for sure buy it, but I can tell you me as a Gen Z will never get something like this. Very expensive for what it offers with a legacy-like design with all of those buttons and crappy infotainment system. That car should cost less than a Tesla Model Y.

[@mzmz9355]

There are the times when such vehicles (not meant of e power train) were 20k. Still can't justify this steep price Vs gas/diesel.

[@SteYoung]

Really rather disappointing. Weve been seeing adverts for this EV for way too long it just seems a bit 'meh'. There are more interesting options outhere now that this feels a bit late to the party. As for the return of Capri name and it being an SUV. What an uninspiring and unimaginative move. It couldve lead the way to a new breed of sporty driver focused lower-slung EVs to replice their RS heritage. But why be that brave eh Mr Ford!?

[@ScottHawkett]

Sounds like Ford are trying to appeal to proper drivers who are being dragged into the EV market. As all the reviews comment on how good it feels on the road and unnecessarily quick. Problem Ford has is most EV owners are not really fussed about that more into pointless gadgets.

[@buzzofftoxicblog791]

❤😊 good to see more electric cars however, but I've liked to seen a smaller lightweight version of the ford. marquis which is a good car and have a bit of performance to it. all electric cars can form well so why make it slow and boring? oh and a frunk 😊 but I'm pleased to see it is electric now. we need to dump the pump before it kills us all 🤡☠️⛽☠️

[@keithnewton8981]

Sorry you got so much wrong on your review Heat pump £1000 option Electrons use the vw system which ford has tweaked it the vw series one electronic that sits behind the syn motion on explore and capri Ford dealer have had lots of people complaining that you said Hest pump was standard

[@peterhollings309]

.akes a nice change for a reviewer to not be obsessed with acceleration figures,Most sensible people want range not boy racer figures. Also the bigger the wheel the lower the range, some makers are obsessed with BIG wheels for some reason. Good review.

[@biasedthoughts]

Ford: We're losing money on EVs. We are required to have them in Europe. How about we restyle a mediocre Volkswagen? =Explorer

[@keoki777]

The only two automobiles that you should consider from Ford is the Mustang and the F-150. That's it. Everything else in their lineup is trash including their electric cars.

[@johnknight9150]

Well I wasn't going to say it, but yeah, the Capri? Make some cars again, Ford. That's just taking Michaels. A whole barrel of them.

[@2010SmartFortwo]

I sat in one the other day and the rear seats are very low as you can see at 8:10 so for me at 185/6'1 it feels like I'm sitting in the back of our little Smart Forfour!

[@davidvarley3507]

The towing limit of 1 to 1.2 tonnes is rubbish for caravans which typically weigh 1.6 tonnes and above. Why not aim higher Ford?

[@michaelwagner384]

I don't care about its acceleration - I really want to know how many kilowatt hours it consumes per mile or 100km... not on paper, I mean the real consumption - cause that's the important part about an electric vehicle...

[@stockcar73]

Nice car, but the price 😂 is just too high at the moment to get people out of petrol or even diesel cars at this time.

[@isaacwright8303]

It’s 20 inches shorter than the gas one in the US, and no third row? The explorer is a full to mid size suv here, it would surprise me if they don’t bring it to the US.

[@cloudyskies1323]

Rebadged VW, no thanks. It’s £8k overpriced. Yawn another SUV type shape. Get back to mpv shape.

[@ISuperTed]

How much? It just falls between better cars at the top end and offers nothing new to compete with cars at the entry level. Just another overpriced EV I’m afraid.

[@EdgarRenje]

I don't know. It's alright, but kinda expensive and too late and doesn't convince me completely. There is plenty of competition out there.

[@firecrest]

Sat in a static example and was very disappointed. The headlining is black (no other option) and is really depressing. Gone right off it sadly.

[@tshikosiphathutshedzotshik1396]

Copying class clown's homework 🤣🤣🤣💀💀

[@ghost70]

They should have used the VW info centre as they have used everything else from VW that everyone hates. The VW interior is enough to make me walk away along witht he price which is overpriced.

[@bryce3377]

I love the look of the car but lost interest when I realized it uses VW underpinnings. VW does not have a good reputation for its EVs and software.

[@danross7194]

Well, if you have lane keep and collision avoidance then I suppose you can spend more time looking down at the screen to find what you want or need.

[@SnazzBot]

I like it reminds me of American cars from the early 90s. A lovely round edges and feels quite americana but with a more teamed European styling I like it.

[@Kay-dx8vm]

Ford: our Mustang needs to gain some weight. Also Ford: Explorers need to lose some weight.

[@garydavis1528]

Out of the 2 the Explorer clearly beats the inferior 4.

[@philiptaylor7902]

One for the laydeez!?! A rebadged VW!?! Come on Ford, you’re better than this.

[@moth450]

Ford small car. Priced like a fully loaded expedition. Hahah. She taller than this junk.

[@kenbradley5032]

3yr warranty, come on Ford get real.

[@vognmandpedersen8144]

50% more than my MB EQS.....

[@jamesobrien9072]

I drive a Skoda Enyaq, same underpinning but its better than the id4 and this car

[@newto74]

Ford? You mean a vw ID.4 in a different dress. All the switch gear is vw

[@redlineste4283]

A Ford for Ford fans even though its a Volkswagen.

[@moth450]

Notice its not placed next to the current gen explorer. The one thats rated worse buy because of unreliable ecoboost engines

[@granfersteve3815]

Sounds entirely underwhelming, as you say something only a Ford devotee can love.

[@CaboSteveJ]

All these reviewers sing from the same hymn sheet and seem to have the same editors 🤣

[@DayumSonny]

The front end looks more Kia than Ford. Still, good package overall.

[@klaverro]

This Explorer looks to be a very good EV. Beautiful colour, practical interior and adaptive screen. Looking forward to a review of the standard version by Nicola. Let's hope Ford will add a smaller version (Focus/Puma size) in the near future as well.

[@kaprunski]

Looks good, but it's a Ford!! Don't like the lack of knobs and buttons.

[@sargfowler9603]

From £46k eh? They’ll be £15k in a few years time. 👍

[@garydavis1528]

As will a combustion car.

[@sargfowler9603]

@@garydavis1528 There have been many articles about different versions of the same electric/ICE car, e.g. BMW. The used price of an ICE version held up well after 3 years, the EV version crashed.

[@urbanstrencan]

Glad to see that you had this car lunch in our beautiful Slovenia, great review now Ford Explorer need to get more off-roady version 😊❤❤ Keep up with great work

[@99unclebob]

Great review Nicola, you keep it simple, the centre console will store you handbag and wine on your way to the party, 😂, this is a nice Suv as they go nowadays, i would still prefer a RWD saloon over an SUV, here in Canada even with the extreme winters i don not need AWD in the winter, i just buy good snow tires and have never really had any issues over 45 years of driving , all these new vehicles ICE or BEV have traction control to help you in adverse conditions, Long range battery and the base powertrain is all I'd want so i could still get maximum range, I am still partial to the I.D. 3 and 4, having driven them both here, they have the best value for the price, don't want FWD, just me, Ford's track record here in N.A. has been sketchy although the Mach-E has done well its just our winters are extreme here ,regularly -25 celsius plus windchill so it really reduces range on your EV, as much in the extremes as 40% from a full charge, even if your only driving 60 miles/daily ,so 300 miles of true range turns out to be 180 miles , a tough call to make 👍