Third Time the Charm for Ford iosis?
One of the more interesting tidbits to come out of the Geneva Auto Show is the news that Ford’s iosis Max concept could actually be headed for our fair shores and I must say, it’s a tasty intro to the carmaker’s new global design.
Make no mistake, the isosis is futuristic but functional with a low, trapezoid grill and the overall profile of a coupe. Those swept-back front headlights with the attractive wing-like hint add a touch of sport to this MPV (multi purpose vehicle) and you can’t complain about visiblity with a windshield that sweeps backward over the passenger compartment.
This current version is the third concept iteration to be shown in Europe since 2005. You’re looking at a four-seat hatchback powered by a 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder Ecoboost powerplant (177 bhp). Powershift dual-clutch transmission, stop-start, intelligent alternator, emissions measured at 125g/km of CO2.
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The public is demanding smaller and more efficient vehicles and Toyota has proved with the Prius that those two requirements don’t necessitate ugly and cramped. Ford could be on to something nice with this one.