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Ford Reflex Concept
The most significant concept car that Ford rolled out was the Reflex. A new take on the “American Small Car” that “Small is Big”, the Reflex is a sporty gull winged cutie that is out to prove that small can be cool. It is powered by a diesel-electric hybrid power plant. The interior of the show car is a safety cocoon with inflatable seatbelts and a built-in child seat. Interior sound deadening is made of recycled materials such as shredded Nike shoes. Headlights are powered by solar panels. With the hybrid power plant getting up to 65 mpg, this car is perfect for small families of the future who are environmentally conscious yet want to look sporty and bold.
Ford F-250 Super Chief Concept
Taking a stab at what the next Super Duty Ford truck might look like, the Super Chief goes a few steps into the future. Using a styling theme of trains from the 1950’s the streamlined exterior comes across as sleek while the interior takes on a “club car" appeal. Large lounge chairs and ottomans offer rear seat luxury accented with architectural skylights and fold down flat screen TV’s. A polished wood plank floor and interior trims add to the masculine “club car” theme. Under the hood is an innovative V-10 Tri-Flex Fuel engine that can run on gasoline, ethanol, or hydrogen. A supercharger adds boost while in hydrogen mode and shuts off when burning gasoline or ethanol. Offering between 250 and 310 horsepower depending on the fuel used, this truck offers a serious look into the technology that Ford is actually applying to future vehicles.
The Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX
The most important 2006 production debut for Ford was the new Edge CUV (crossover utility vehicle). This boldly styled and handsome new family hauler fits neatly in-between the current Ford Escape and the Ford Freestyle size wise. The Edge is loosely based on the Mazda 6 architecture and has an all new 3.5 liter 250hp V-6 mated to a smooth shifting 6-speed automatic transmission. A new Lincoln version of the Edge was also unveiled called the MKX. Both will be available in front-wheel or all-wheel drive and arrive at showrooms very soon. With full sized SUV sales shrinking, this new segment Ford believes is the new "bread and butter" arena where the bills get paid.
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