Ford Ixion

The Ford Ixion is a compact MPV that was built by the American manufacturer Ford from 1999 for Asian markets.

Ford Ixion
Overview
Also calledFord Ixion MAV
Production1999–2005 (Taiwan)[1]
1999–2003 (Asia)
Assembly
Body and chassis
Body style5-door station wagon
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
PlatformMazda CP platform
RelatedMazda Premacy
Powertrain
Engine1.8 L I4
2.0 L I4 DOHC
Transmission4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,295 mm (169.1 in)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height1,590 mm (62.6 in)
Curb weight1,210–1,355 kg (2,668–2,987 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorFord I-Max

Overview

The Ford Ixion is based on the same platform as the first generation Mazda Premacy, and designed by Ford Lio Ho in Taiwan. In March 2001, the Ford Ixion MAV was launched in Taiwan as a 5+2 seatercompact MPV. Due to the fact that Mazda was controlled by Ford Lio Ho from 1998, Ford models were able to be launched at an earlier date before equivalent Mazda models were launched, and at a more competitive price with better specifications.[3] The Taiwanese market Ford Ixion MAV features exclusively designed front and rear with Ford's design identity and was launched in Taiwan 2 week prior to the launch of the first generation Mazda Premacy in Taiwan. The halo gold color of the Premacy in the Japanese market at the time was reserved exclusively for the Ford Ixion MAV in the Taiwanese market, and features such as the Panasonic AV800 audio system, satellite navigation system, and optional reverse cameras were only offered on the Ford. However, sales of the Ford Ixion in the Taiwanese market dropped behind the Mazda Premacy starting from the second month, and sales was mediocre until discontinuation in 2005.[4]

The Ford Ixion MAV in Taiwan is only available with a 1.8 liter 16 valve DOHC engine producing 135 hp/6200rpm and 16.5 kg-m/4500rpm mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission shared with the Ford Tierra. The MAV name means Multiple activity vehicle and is exclusive to the Taiwanese model. The Ford Ixion MAV was sold in two trim level priced at NTD 659,000 yuan and NTD 699,000 yuan.[5]

  • Ford Ixion MAV front
  • Ford Ixion MAV rear

The international version of the Ford Ixion was fitted with different grilles, bumpers and rear lights, and the styling adapted to Ford’s New Edge design theme. The model gave Ford an entry into the compact MPV market in Asia. It was built in Japan and exported to parts of Asia, and was essentially a re-badged version of the Premacy with only minor differences. It was built alongside the Premacy and was identical mechanically while sold in a few Asian markets including Japan and China. The international version of the Ford Ixion shares the two Mazda Premacy home-market engines. In 2001 the model received minor changes, with the two-row models discontinued. The whole product line was discontinued in 2003 as Ford started the global one Ford policy and ended production of its re-badged cars in Japan.[6]

  • Ford Ixion front (Japan)
  • Ford Ixion rear (Japan)

133 hp | 98 kW 299HP (220 kW) @ 6200 rpm

References
  1. "1999 Ford Ixion specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions". auto-data.net. 2011-06-09. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  2. "Facilities | Ford Motor Company Newsroom". Media.ford.com. Archived from the original on 2009-09-18. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
  3. "Ford Ixion MAV 雜談". 7car.tw. 2014-01-31. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  4. "街頭尋寶---Ford Ixion MAV". 7car.tw. 2015-05-02. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  5. "轎式休旅車蔚為風潮，福特Ixion MAV 首度公開亮相". auto-online.com.tw/. 2001-02-17. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  6. "Ford Ixion". autocade.net. 2020-05-23. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
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