Ford Saguaro

Vehicle Overview

The Ford Saguaro is a versatile, seven-passenger, four-door prototype vehicle that has been designed by the Ghia design and prototype studio of Ford Motor Company in Turin, Italy. It was first presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1988. The Saguaro’s design incorporates aerodynamic techniques such as flush driver and passenger door glass, flush exterior door handles, and a fast windshield angle. The coefficient of drag is approximately .29, using fluid dynamic techniques. The Saguaro’s aggressive stance is enhanced by 24.8-inch cutside diameter tires and 19.4-inch diameter wheels. High-level air intakes are located inboard of each headlight to improve engine cooling during off-road driving. The Ford Saguaro concept utility vehicle has an overall height of 54.1 inches, an overall length of 170 inches, and a width of 67 inches. The interior features a two-three-two seating arrangement, and both rows of rear seats fold flat to create an interior cargo area that is as spacious as an intermediate-size station wagon. The rear liftgate wraps over into the roof, enabling large objects to be loaded into the cargo area. The interior of the Saguaro has been ergonomically designed, and leather and rugged fabric seat inserts are color-keyed to the Saguaro’s exterior pearlescent turquoise paint.