Serious wagers, soul and classic lines: Ford Mustang Mach-E and what people are saying

Ford Motor Co. plans a new electric vehicle with a familiar name. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, offered in rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions, will be available in standard-range (75.7-kilowatt-hour lithium ion battery) and extended-range (98.8-kWh battery) versions, with a targeted EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles in the rwd configuration. Ford says it's aiming for 332 hp and 417 pound-feet of torque from the base version of the five-seater, while the GT performance edition is expected to boast 459 hp and 612 pound-feet of torque. Here's a roundup of snippets of initial reaction from the automotive media.