Fathom vs. CX-5 Size Comparison - public sighting photo

[ScooterAsheville]

Yea, we owned two Volvo XC40s. One had low profile tires. One had a more normal aspect ratio. The low profile tires sucked. Great for looks. Sucky for everyday life.

 

[Tdubz]

Regarding aero ... I expect the Fathom hood (frood?) to look similar to that on the CX-5.

I think the fathoms hood will be noticeably shorter in length then the cx5. The fathoms windshield is further forward then on the cx5 and the cx5 also appears to have a much larger front overhang.

 

[ScooterAsheville]

The next form factor off the UEV platform might be the "penguin car", according to Porsche...

https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/202...ing-an-aerodynamically-optimal-car-29929.html

 

[Jasonkola]

I think it's necessary for the efficiency gains they're hoping for. Higher ground clearance = lower efficiency.

What's bothering me is these tires look very low profile when compared to that Mazda. I hate low profile tires. Give me smaller wheels.

The low ground clearance might give it better ground clearance but it does not make a huge difference as long as they make the underside of the vehicle flat smooth. I agree 100% about those stupid low profile wheels. I would go to after market wheels immediately if I bought that truck. But I would not buy it with such a low ride like that unless it had an adjustable suspension. I can just imagine hitting a pothole or a pile of snow in the winter and getting damage. my general rule is 6+ inches of rubber sidewall on the tire and 7+ inches of ground clearance. That Fathom looks like it does not have either of those.