Do you consider the Mach-E an SUV?

[voxel]

Compact SUV or crossover. It's tiny compared to my Bronco or former R1S.

Hummer EV and R1S are the only two EVs I consider real SUVs. For gas vehicles it's Wrangler, Bronco, Grenadier, 4Runner, etc. Anything with a solid axle or locking differentials.

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[Spike]

I've been willing to call my Mach-E an SUV for the past year until I got my federal tax credit. Now I'm now calling it a car. It's a little taller than most cars, but I'd say it's a lot shorter than most SUV's. It's funny that some people have raised their Mach-E's, and others have lowered. To each their own. I suppose you could call it a "Hatchback", but that doesn't really suit it either. My previous car could fold the back seats down and have way more space than the Mach-E with seats folded. Not a lot of storage space. Barely enough for 2 sets of golf clubs with the seats up. I did bring my golf clubs to dealer last winter just to make sure they fit (deal breaker).

I call it a hatchback.

 

[voxel]

I've been willing to call my Mach-E an SUV for the past year until I got my federal tax credit. Now I'm now calling it a car. It's a little taller than most cars, but I'd say it's a lot shorter than most SUV's. It's funny that some people have raised their Mach-E's, and others have lowered. To each their own. I suppose you could call it a "Hatchback", but that doesn't really suit it either. My previous car could fold the back seats down and have way more space than the Mach-E with seats folded. Not a lot of storage space. Barely enough for 2 sets of golf clubs with the seats up. I did bring my golf clubs to dealer last winter just to make sure they fit (deal breaker).

Various federal agencies define SUvs based on approach and departure angle and whether it is AWD. Defining an SUV by cargo space? You really want a minivan or wagon.

 

[Tha_Ape]

Depends on how you define SUV. Does it have to be built on a truck frame? Then no.

But it is much bigger than a sedan. It's more of a CUV, but definitions are blurry. Manufacturers have been trying to find a happy medium which appeals to most people. That's why you see some many cars that aren't quite SUVs, still hold a lot of stuff. Have awd, and more ground clearance.

FWIW, my Model Y is listed as a 'wagon' on its insurance and as uncool as it sounds, it's probably correct, these are modern station wagons. But that doesn't sound cool, so S/CUV is commonly used. I think they're all similar to the old school outback "the world's first sport utility wagon".

 

[KyzaFurya]

It’s more of a CUV that fits a 6’8” dude with little issue.

I like the fit yet the handling is nice.

Normal SUVs like my wife Explorer just don’t handle the same.

 

[JustBob]

Normal SUVs like my wife Explorer just don’t handle the same.

That's why I don't see it as an SUV. A Mach-E and an Explorer should not be in the same category.

 

[theotherdave]

SUV: ??

Mach-E: ??

Looks about the same to me <wink>

 

[phil]

Various federal agencies define SUvs based on approach and departure angle and whether it is AWD. Defining an SUV by cargo space? You really want a minivan or wagon.

I stopped listening to federal agencies' definitions when they told us that ketchup is a vegetable.

 

[areacode413]

Interesting. My insurance company here in Ontario listed the Mach e as a truck.

Cause it is. Check out the VIN.

 

[p-zilla]

technically speaking it is not an SUV, as it's not a body on frame vehicle. It is a Crossover.

 

[WikiMart]

To all those who have lowered their Mach E's -- good luck trying to collect on insurance if you damage your battery due to a road hazard and have to fork out $25K for a new one.

 

[JustBob]

To all those who have lowered their Mach E's -- good luck trying to collect on insurance if you damage your battery due to a road hazard and have to fork out $25K for a new one.

Is road hazard damage to the battery a common issue? I haven't heard of any examples. Also not sure how it pertains to calling the Mach-E an SUV or car.

 

[HuntingPudel]

Is road hazard damage to the battery a common issue? I haven't heard of any examples. Also not sure how it pertains to calling the Mach-E an SUV or car.

I don’t think I have seen a post on this forum of battery damage due to a road hazard, so I do not believe it is a common issue. ?‍?

 

[SeattleSteveMe]

No. I was astounded when the dealer's service guy called it a 'truck'. It is an estate car or sportwagen in Euro terms.

On my registration it's a Ford Truck. Don't know what they were smoking.

 

[MarkM]

It's a station wagon.

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