2017 Ford F-150 Pickup Will House 3.5-Litre EcoBoost

MANILA: Ford lovers, this news is especially for you! The American auto giant has unleashed the beast of its fleet. Yes, you read it right. The all-new Ford F-150 pickup has been out in the open with all-new looks, features, and a power unit, which is big and brilliant enough to give you goosebumps. The best-selling truck by the Blue Oval, the F-150, has received an update and is ready for the year 2017. According to the American company, the leading pickup has got leaner and meaner by all means with this model. Let's have a look at what the soon-to-be-available new Ford pick-up has under its label for the prospective customers

Beastly Engine

Well, we have deliberately chosen this segment first. After all, any auto enthusiast would like to know the engine on priority. And with Ford, which received 'Engine Of The Year Award 2016' for its 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine, surely this is one segment you would be searching for. The new F-150 would proudly carry a 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 engine which will thrust 380 PS of maximum power along with 637 Nm of maximum torque. The numbers are indeed thrilling considering the data of the outgoing version of the engine. If we compare, the second-generation engine, this time, would be 10 PS better in power and 68 Nm more in torque in comparison to the one available in the F-150 currently. However, the company has not revealed anything on the mileage front, but surely the new twin-turbo engine is well-tuned to ensure better fuel economy than the existing one. This beastly engine is mated with 10-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode to divide the generated power equally in all 4 wheels.

Structure

The new F-150 by Ford is constructed with high-strength, military grade aluminum alloy to shed approximately 500 kgs of body weight in comparison to the existing version. Also, the boxed steel frame allows it to perform better while ensuring world class safety. Possessed with a big and broad front, large headlamps, pronounced wheel arches and creases to kill for, this pick-up has a world-class design amalgamated with equally astonishing engineering.

Performance

Remember, we are talking about the Ford F-150 pick-up and people swear by this drive in regards to performance. The manufacturer has set a class, a bar which is by far counted among the best in class. The 2017 F-150 has a structure and powertrain, which complement each other and delivers a performance which can leave you with an unforgettable experience every time. The new model houses 3.0-inch FOX Racing Shox along with custom internal bypass technology which allows for variable damping rates based on wheel travel. This further provides wonderful off-road performance while ensuring smooth on-road drives. So, whether it's sand or snow, water or hill, name any terrain and you can challenge the might of this drive.

Well-Crafted Cabin

We know you must have visualized an aggressive and bold pick-up with all the above descriptions. Surely, this performance-centric Ford drive is engineered to fulfill all your off-road adventure trips but then there is no compromise on the comfort and convenience front. The new model of this pick-up is crafted in all-black theme with bolstered sports seats. The contrast stitching on these seats, carbon fiber accents to contrast with the exterior and add more sportiness, large paddle shifters and a contoured steering with leather wrapping, these are some of the features you would instantly notice while entering in the cockpit. The manufacturer is yet to reveal more in this segment but we expect that this cabin will house all the convenience aspects which the current model holds.

Availability

The model unleashed by the manufacturer is for the global market and there is no confirmation about the price and the availability in the Philippines automotive market. However, expecting that Ford recently recorded a jump of 61 percent in the Philippines, the company would surely bring this new model soon for us. Afterall, pickups are the new trend in the Philippines and Ford being on the 3rd spot in the market as per the May 2016 sales, will not take any risk of losing its place. We might have to wait for some more time till the American company releases something exclusively for the Filipinos.