Ford Kuga seven-seater will replace Edge in Europe

Ford will follow the same path as Volkswagen, Seat and Skoda in the European market and – very important in this case – internationally with an average SUV offer with seven seats . According to European reports, the American brand is trying to completely change the wallet of sport utility vehicles of the Old Continent.

In this case, Ford wants more region-oriented products and Edge does not fit well with this strategy because it's a cross-over thought for the US market.

The model will follow that of the Tiguan, which has two different bodies for the German model (smaller) and that of the German model. Mexican (major). In the United States, the new generation of Escape has already been seen with the two proposed bodies, the smaller, the closer to a coupe and the larger, more traditional and roomier.

Ford of Europe's Edge departure strengthens the position of Kuga, so that he can hit harder on the trio of VW and other brands. Ford is also preparing the New EcoSport to become the segment's gateway to the European continent, while a sportier electric crossover seems to take the place of the seven-seat Kuga, inspired by the Mustang

With these three models, Ford Europe hopes to address more profitable sales losses. The new EcoSport should continue to be manufactured in Eastern Europe (Romania), while the New Kuga will obviously be centered in Spain. The electric crossover inspired by the Mustang will be Mexican, which means a lower cost than if it were made in Europe.

Incidentally, the latter draws attention because it can reach the Brazilian market without payment of the import tax, especially for