To keep the car up-to-date with the modern Ford design philosophy, we can imagine that many design bits will be transferred from other models to this one, especially from the Ford Puma and the Mustang Mach-E.įor the dimensions, it will likely have similar ones as the Ford Puma so expect a car that is smaller than the Mach-E and with a lower ground clearance, therefore dimensions should end up at something like this: Length Some features that the Ford Thunderbird will clearly be getting are the front trunk (frunk), a panoramic rooftop, and a power liftgate.

The exterior design will be getting some of the retro styling clues that the Thunderbird past models had, like the rounded taillights, the iconic roofline, and the Thunderbird badging. That means that the car is getting a dedicated EV platform, which has proven to be way better when manufacturing these types of vehicles. Exterior design 2021 Ford Thunderbird RearĪs we know, the 2021 Ford Thunderbird will be built at the Global Electrified 1 (GE1) platform, the same one used for the Ford Mustang Mach-E. The EV will also get the Mach-E’s technology and features and will be priced slightly below it. However, it will feature a smaller size and consequently will get a lower ground clearance. Reports indicate that the revival of the Thunderbird will feature a similar body style as the Mach-E while still maintaining some of its retro styling clues. Despite being a really good car, that ticks most of the boxes, one cannot deny that just using the name Bronco helps a lot in getting people’s attention. One of the most iconic models by Ford might be coming back soon but in a new form, the 2021 Ford Thunderbird seems to be preparing to transform itself into a compact electric SUV that will be positioned below the Ford Mustang Mach-E.Īpparently, the naming of the model was a decisive factor in deciding which model to reborn, as you can see, Thunder Bird works really well for an electric vehicle.įord has stated its intent to bring back old names (nostalgia sells).

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