Got invited by my local dealer to do a "meet and greet" with some pre-production Mach-e's today. (Must be a good customer after buying 3 cars there this year. I didn't get to drive it, but I did get to look it over inside and out with a Ford rep there to answer questions. Thoughts below.
Note: unlike some others, I am not really bothered by the naming - it doesn't impact me at all and I understand the business reasons for it.
Looks - consistent with what you see in pictures - what you see is what you get. Pretty good looking for a crossover
Driving position - I wish the seat went a little lower (negative side of having the battery below), but it was extremely comfortable. Slightly wider than a regular mustang seat, less side bolstering, but VERY comfortable. "Gauge cluster" screen looks great in person and I am so glad it has one - this is my major complaint with Teslas. Infotainment screen is huge, but it is laid out well and very easy to use. radio and climate controls are in fixed positions and easy to access while driving. Physical volume knob helps break up the screen and provides a quick reference to on screen button locations. Glass panoramic roof (full front to back) is stunning and really opens up the car. My wife's mini has dual sunroofs, but this is way nicer.
Rear seat - headroom is an issue here. Getting in is very challenging due to a thick side structure in the roof (really need to bend your neck down). Once in, I had enough headroom, but barely. No one over 6 foot would be comfortable back here for long. Note: Still a MASSIVE improvement from the regular mustang rear seats.
Most everything else you get from online spec sheets or photos. Overall I think it is nice, but not really what I would want right now. However, the wife wants to go electric for her next vehicle (mainly used for commuting) and I think this could be a great fit. She is currently looking at the Mini electric because she wanted something small and quirky, but that only has ~117 miles of range vs. ~300 for the extended range Mach-e. We shall see - it is likely a few years away.
Note: unlike some others, I am not really bothered by the naming - it doesn't impact me at all and I understand the business reasons for it.
Looks - consistent with what you see in pictures - what you see is what you get. Pretty good looking for a crossover
Driving position - I wish the seat went a little lower (negative side of having the battery below), but it was extremely comfortable. Slightly wider than a regular mustang seat, less side bolstering, but VERY comfortable. "Gauge cluster" screen looks great in person and I am so glad it has one - this is my major complaint with Teslas. Infotainment screen is huge, but it is laid out well and very easy to use. radio and climate controls are in fixed positions and easy to access while driving. Physical volume knob helps break up the screen and provides a quick reference to on screen button locations. Glass panoramic roof (full front to back) is stunning and really opens up the car. My wife's mini has dual sunroofs, but this is way nicer.
Rear seat - headroom is an issue here. Getting in is very challenging due to a thick side structure in the roof (really need to bend your neck down). Once in, I had enough headroom, but barely. No one over 6 foot would be comfortable back here for long. Note: Still a MASSIVE improvement from the regular mustang rear seats.
Most everything else you get from online spec sheets or photos. Overall I think it is nice, but not really what I would want right now. However, the wife wants to go electric for her next vehicle (mainly used for commuting) and I think this could be a great fit. She is currently looking at the Mini electric because she wanted something small and quirky, but that only has ~117 miles of range vs. ~300 for the extended range Mach-e. We shall see - it is likely a few years away.