New Ford Crossover to compets with Chrysler Pacifica

Ford will begin production of an all new model in late 2003 that will compete with the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot and Chrysler Pacifica. The new vehicle, codenamed D219, is pictured here in early prototype form. While the sheetmetal and most other cosmetic touches are still under wraps, this photograph exposes the general direction Ford is going with the vehicle.

It has a profile reminiscent of a longer Lexus RX300 or Toyota Highlander. The interior package will include three rows of seating and ample room for passengers and cargo for families.

Production of the new vehicle will take place in Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant, which will cease production of Taurus and Sable models before the D219 and its sister models enter production. A transversely mounted V6 engine mated to a CVT with optional all-wheel drive will power the D219.

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