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Fairlane Nearly Identical to Concept

Sauceboy01 submitted on 11/3/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:53:30 PM

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When it will go on sale in 2008, the production version of the Ford Fairlane will look nearly identical to the concept shown at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, says J Mays, Ford Motor Co.

chief creative officer and group vice president-design.

Although the new model will not be named the Fairlane, it will feature the codenamed D471, will be built at Ford’s Oakville, Ont., Canada, plant alongside a Lincoln derivative codenamed D472. The two CUVs will debut in 2008.

Source: WardsAuto

Fairlane Nearly Identical to Concept

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mstangpny07

They put the Freestyle on the market, and it flops, and now they're doing it again?

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Posted on 11/3/2006 4:32:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Designer1

Is this one built on the Range Rover chassis?

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Posted on 11/3/2006 5:37:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

UPshift

Looks like an Explorer. I agree, RWD car to compete with Chevy and for service vehicle use (police, taxi, etc..)

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Posted on 11/3/2006 11:50:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

S4cabriofox

Hey, hey, hey!

This is a huge step forward!

It's different-looking for a change! I don't thikn it will flop.

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Posted on 11/4/2006 12:26:46 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

S4cabriofox

*Think.

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Posted on 11/4/2006 10:28:16 AM | | Votes: 1   

S4cabriofox

But what's the point of it, when there's already the Freestyle, Explorer and Edge? I'm guessing it replaces the Freestyle, but not sure...

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Posted on 11/4/2006 10:29:03 AM | | Votes: 1   

golfer38

I think it looks great, and its seems to be a refreshing change in SUV design.

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Posted on 11/4/2006 10:58:24 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

EL34

I'll bet it looks better than those bug lookin' Nissan and Infiniti SUV's.

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Posted on 11/4/2006 12:13:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

neutral

No way, this is not anywhere near as good looking as the Infiniti FX series. As for the Freestyle, I think if Ford upped the power on the 3.0L and added their new 3.5L it may sell better. Its a nice car. I've seen a few Ford Edge's here in Michigan and they are cool cars.

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Posted on 11/4/2006 1:00:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

UPshift

Still, the U.S. makers pander to a overblown SUV and crossover market, while Toyota cleans up elsewhere, mainly the hybrid and family sedan markets.

Can't we spread our development dollars out more evenly where we can actually meet segment targets?

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Posted on 11/4/2006 11:21:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

S4cabriofox

I think they should focus more on great CARS, like a significanlty improved 500 replacement, for example, instead of releasing about six SUVs in two years.

Maybe they should sell a hybrid Edge and market it a ton- that's what's gotten the Highlander Hybrid so popular.

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Posted on 11/5/2006 2:20:33 AM | | Votes: 1   

chewy

It replaces the minivan.

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Posted on 11/4/2006 11:51:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

S4cabriofox

The 500 is the most boring Ford currently on sale.

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Posted on 11/5/2006 11:20:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

huu76

??? Looks like an xB.

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Posted on 11/6/2006 7:38:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

huu76

Although I guess there's only so many ways you can design a shoebox.

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Posted on 11/6/2006 7:38:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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