If It Weren't for Slate, I Would Get...

[mikell]

Have 3 Mavericks and no issues 40+MPG 10k between oil changes. Comfy lots of room

 

[danielt1263]

Since most won't be able to buy a Slate till early 2027, I think in fairness the poll should include the Ford Maverick EV, which a leak says is the name of the new Skunk Works vehicle. I mean, they're both available within six months of each other.

After all, if you are restricting choices to currently available vehicles when the Slate is currently unavailable - that is apples to oranges.

Also, it would be nice to have three "other" choices. One would be "other EV". The other "other hybrid". And maybe "Other ICE".

Tell me what you would consider and I will add it to the spreadsheet. Unfortunately, I can't modify the selections like I hopped I would be able to.

 

[KevinRS]

Since most won't be able to buy a Slate till early 2027, I think in fairness the poll should include the Ford Maverick EV, which a leak says is the name of the new Skunk Works vehicle. I mean, they're both available within six months of each other.

After all, if you are restricting choices to currently available vehicles when the Slate is currently unavailable - that is apples to oranges.

Also, it would be nice to have three "other" choices. One would be "other EV". The other "other hybrid". And maybe "Other ICE".

Basically rumors, and since it's supposed to be a whole new architecture, calling it a Maverick EV seems unlikely. Ranchero seems more likely, but still only based on a trademark registration.
Also, Santa Fe is being ended, no one knows the date though.

 

[ScooterAsheville]

Tell me what you would consider and I will add it to the spreadsheet. Unfortunately, I can't modify the selections like I hopped I would be able to.

new CY 2027 Ford Small BEV truck

 

[ScooterAsheville]

Basically rumors, and since it's supposed to be a whole new architecture, calling it a Maverick EV seems unlikely. Ranchero seems more likely, but still only based on a trademark registration.
Also, Santa Fe is being ended, no one knows the date though.

Until somebody actually has a Slate in their driveway, the Slate is a rumor too.

 

[KevinRS]

Until somebody actually has a Slate in their driveway, the Slate is a rumor too.

No, Slate has a name, we've seen prototypes etc.
Ford is talk of a new platform, announcement of 2027 release of a $30k nameless "truck" without even concept art. Supposed to have a digital experience beyond what we've seen from others. A couple of different name rumors, but no idea what it will look like.
Completely different category. Slate may fail to launch, but Ford could just stop talking about it today, and 6 months from now people would start wondering where it went.

 

[cadblu]

Until somebody actually has a Slate in their driveway, the Slate is a rumor too.

Last night I had a vivid dream that Amazon Prime delivered my Slate to my driveway.
I woke up to seeing this! 😍

 

[AZFox]

Tell me what you would consider and I will add it to the spreadsheet. Unfortunately, I can't modify the selections like I hopped I would be able to.

I think you can add a choice but not modify existing choices.

The survey needed a None option.

+1 for a choice of "None"

 

[Whitesands]

A few years ago, I looked at a Toyota RAV4 PHEV but reconsidered when the price jumped to near $50k. I really would've loved a 2dr version if available.
I'm not looking for a truck, but the Slate happens to be a truck and an SUV. It's also low cost and has 2-doors.

 

[SichuanHot]

Given the range and payload limitations, the Slate is really a local city commuter car. I'm surprised you didn't add a used Chevy Spark. That's one of the best small car of recent times. Super simple and reliable port injected 4 cylinder and if you can find them, they came in manual.

 

[sodamo]

Another vote for None

 

[Tom Sawyer]

I'm surprised you didn't add a used Chevy Spark. That's one of the best small car of recent times. Super simple and reliable port injected 4 cylinder and if you can find them, they came in manual.

Not that it would be my alternative but this reminds me of the Mitsubishi Mirage.

Alas, there's limits on these polls.

 

[danielt1263]

Given the range and payload limitations, the Slate is really a local city commuter car. I'm surprised you didn't add a used Chevy Spark. That's one of the best small car of recent times. Super simple and reliable port injected 4 cylinder and if you can find them, they came in manual.

Are you saying you would actually get a Spark if the Slate wasn't coming?

 

[Tom Sawyer]

Are you saying you would actually get a Spark if the Slate wasn't coming?

It might be hard to see but there are similarities in the simplistic designs/aesthetics of the two.

 

[danielt1263]

I'm closing the poll because it was a bust, but I am maintaining the spreadsheet.

If you are planing to purchase a vehicle in the next couple of years, and Slate wasn't an option, what would you likely get?