Ford has teased an up to date F-150 forward of its reveal this week… and the introduction of the pre-update mannequin in Australia this yr.
A sequence of teasers from Ford present the F-150 sporting new, extra three-dimensional tail gentle graphics in addition to a recent lookup entrance with a restyled grille, bumper and lighting parts.
The up to date pickup will probably be revealed on September 13.
It’s anticipated there may very well be tweaks to the F-150’s inside with the replace as properly, although it’s unclear what mechanical modifications – if any – Ford will make.
The present, 14th-generation F-150 was solely revealed in 2020, and it’s lastly happening sale in Australia throughout the third quarter of 2023.
We’ve contacted Ford Australia to substantiate what its plans are for the up to date mannequin.
The primary Australian-spec examples of the present F-150 not too long ago arrived domestically and are presently within the technique of being transformed from left- to right-hand drive by RMA Automotive in Mickleham, Victoria.
Australian orders for the Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado rival opened in February.
The native F-150 vary presently begins at $106,950 earlier than on-roads for the XLT SWB in Australia, and extends to $140,945 earlier than on-roads for the Lariat LWB.
Two trim ranges will probably be supplied within the F-150 domestically, each of which could be had in both short- (3683mm) or long-wheelbase (3987mm) guise. No matter which size you go for, the F-150 will function a two-row crew cab in Australia.
Not like its American pickup rivals with their V8 engines, the F-150 will probably be powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine. The EcoBoost V6 makes 298kW of energy and 678Nm of torque.
With a braked towing capability of 4500kg, the F-150 matches the Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 on the subject of claimed heavy hauling capacity.
The pickup will probably be backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee, and will probably be bought and serviced by means of the Ford Australia supplier community.
Ford Australia is conscious of the F-150 Hybrid, Raptor, V8, and all-electric Lightning choices. It hasn’t dominated out bringing them Down Below, however solely as soon as the remanufacturing course of is established and demand for the EcoBoost has been confirmed.
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