FORD has opened the order books for its F-150 pick-up this week, the four-variant vary priced from $106,950 plus on-road prices and providing what Ford Australia says are “beneficiant commonplace options for patrons that need an uncompromising truck for work and play”.
Now obtainable for order, the short- and long-wheelbase F Truck vary will embrace XLT and Lariat grades regionally, every backed by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre producer guarantee.
Ford Australia says the reintroduction of the F-Collection comes after vital demand from native prospects. The mannequin has undergone intensive re-engineering work by the Blue Oval’s Aussie engineers and RMA Automotive and guarantees to be ideally suited to the tough native surroundings.
“As an iconic full-size American pick-up, the F-150 is becoming a member of Australian showrooms thanks to an intensive and meticulous native re-engineering program,” defined Ford Australia F-150 assistant program engineer, Tom Dohrmann.
“Along with RMA Automotive, Ford Australia earned the privilege of growing a world-first right-hand drive program for the F-150.
“We set ourselves the goal of equivalency with out compromise and are extremely proud to have achieved this to our exacting requirements, whereas providing our prospects compelling worth and beneficiant specification.”
The F-150 will compete with regionally the transformed Chevrolet Silverado (from $121,000 plus ORCs) and DT-Collection Ram 1500 (from $114,950 plus ORCs). It is going to additionally face competitors from the right-hand drive Toyota Tundra when that mannequin arrives regionally in 2024.
Each the F-150 XLT and Lariat (from 139,950 plus ORCs) can be powered by Ford’s 298kW/678Nm 3.5-litre EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine coupled to a 10-speed computerized transmission as commonplace. Crew Cab our bodies with four-wheel drive would be the solely configuration obtainable Down Below.
The F-150 is offered in short- or long-wheelbase format, the previous measuring 3683mm between the axles and with a 1676mm-long style-side field and the latter 3987mm in wheelbase with a 1981mm-long style-side field.
All variants provide a braked towing capability of 4500kg.
For the F-150 XLT, commonplace tools consists of 20-inch alloy wheels, chrome bumpers, black working boards, tailgate step and Powerful Mattress spray-in tubliner.
The Lariat is differentiated by a premium mesh-style grille with chrome body, chrome look package deal together with wing mirror caps, door handles, belt mouldings, tow hooks and working boards, a powered twin-panel moonroof, and LED head-, fog- and tail-lights.
XLT variants can be found in 5 paint colors together with Oxford White (NCO), Agate Black, Iconic Silver, Antimatter Blue and Carbonised Gray, whereas the Lariat provides Fast Purple to the palette.
“The F-150 is ideal for individuals who need to discover our superb nation in luxurious and luxury,” mentioned Ford Australia president and CEO, Andrew Birkic.
“The addition of this icon to our native showrooms alongside the extremely well-liked Ranger means Australian prospects now have two uncompromising utes to select from.
“Because of its 4500kg towing potential, the F-150 ensures Aussies can go wherever, with nearly something, at any time.”
2023 Ford F-150 pricing*:
XLT 4×4 SWB (a) | $106,950 |
XLT 4×4 LWB (a) | $107,945 |
Lariat 4×4 SWB (a) | $139,950 |
Lariat 4×4 LWB (a) | $140,945 |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
