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Mustang Mach-E Rally revives Ford's stagnating electric SUV platform as an exciting off-road ripper

Ford's Mustang Mach-E Rally takes inspiration from previous Ford rally-spec vehicles and applies it to an AWD electric platform. (Image source: Ford)
Ford's Mustang Mach-E Rally takes inspiration from previous Ford rally-spec vehicles and applies it to an AWD electric platform. (Image source: Ford)
Ford's new rally-inspired Mustang Mach-E Rally will be available to purchase in the US and Europe in the coming months. While specific technical details about performance tweaks are as yet unknown, it's safe to say it will be based on the Mustang Mach-E GT, meaning a dual-motor rear-biased eAWD system is to be expected. Ford has released images of the Mustang Mach-E Rally, showing off the visual tweaks that have been made to the electric crossover as it underwent the dirt treatment.
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It's been a busy week for electric vehicle brands and fans, between the likes of Hyundai announcing its 650 hp Ioniq 5 N and the Tesla Cybertruck stirring the rumour pot once again. To add to the chaos, Ford has announced a Rally spec Mustang Mach-E at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Mustang Mach-E Rally made its debut by screeching its tyres up the Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb course. 

Ford has yet to unveil technical details about the Mustang Mach-E Rally, but the visual changes are plain to see, despite its camouflage garb. Most prominently, the Mach-E Rally features additional round fog lights mounted high up the front bumper and a red tow point directly under the light on the right-hand side of the vehicle. The tail-end of the vehicle also receives a rather sizeable spoiler above the rear windshield, supposedly increasing downforce — although the jury is out on how much this additional downforce will help a heavy EV. 

Judging by how the Mach-E Rally clung to the road and absorbed bumps during its Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb run, it's fair to assume the suspension of the regular Mach-E was also reworked. It also seems as though the Mach-E Rally has received a slight lift, resulting in improved ground clearance. Of course, the Mach-E Rally had to be fitted with knobby tyres to complete the off-road-ready look.

Ford is being rather tight-lipped about exact pricing and availability, but it says the Mustang Mach-E Rally will be available for order in the US by fall of 2023, with European availability to follow. The introduction of the Mustang Mach-E Rally comes weeks after reports started circling about Mach-E sales plummeting. Perhaps focusing on an exhilarating ride quality will draw customers to Ford's Mustang Mach-E, although it's unlikely to change things for those that are simply priced out of the Mach-E's US$43,000 MSRP.

If Ford has used the Mustang Mach-E GT as a base for the Mach-E Rally, we can expect to see an eAWD drivetrain that delivers in the region of 634 lb-ft of torque and 480 hp, making it a very potent machine.

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The new fog lights and red tow hook on the front bumper make you want to take the Mach-E Rally off-road. (Image source; Ford)
The new fog lights and red tow hook on the front bumper make you want to take the Mach-E Rally off-road. (Image source; Ford)
The interior of the Mustang Mach-E Rally appears largely unchanged, although there are a few subtle texture and colour changes in addition to the bucket seats. (Image source: Ford)
The interior of the Mustang Mach-E Rally appears largely unchanged, although there are a few subtle texture and colour changes in addition to the bucket seats. (Image source: Ford)
The rally-inspired wheels on the Mach-E Rally are sure to turn heads. (Image source: Ford)
The rally-inspired wheels on the Mach-E Rally are sure to turn heads. (Image source: Ford)
Adding two bright lights to the front of the Mustang Mach-E might not be the most practical move, but they definitely add to the look and functionality of an off-road vehicle. (Image source: Ford)
Adding two bright lights to the front of the Mustang Mach-E might not be the most practical move, but they definitely add to the look and functionality of an off-road vehicle. (Image source: Ford)
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Julian van der Merwe, 2023-07-15 (Update: 2023-07-16)