The Ford Brand and durable pickup trucks are practically synonymous these days, and we're happy to report that our new Ford F-Series pickups have attained legendary status from the streets of our hometown here in Hobbs, NM to nearby communities like Andrews, TX and beyond.
However, while our new Ford trucks are inspiring in their own right, Ford has taken it upon itself to blaze new trails in the pickup truck market. And with a slew of new hybrid electric pickups already in our inventory, and more on the way to our Hobbs, NM showroom in the near future, we thought it might benefits our guests to learn a bit more about this emerging technology. Read on to see how hybrid electric tech is changing the Ford truck lineup for the better, and how you can take advantage of the opportunities it offers.
Can the new Ford F-150 be had as a hybrid electric vehicle?
Yes it can! In fact, as of its redesign for the 2021 model year, the new Ford F-150 can be had a with a fully hybrid electric powertrain. Now, that doesn't forsake the available gasoline and diesel powertrains that have been available in the past, but we think you'll be pleasantly surprised by just how capable ofr the new Ford F-150 can be with its 3.5-liter PowerBoost™ Full-Hybrid V6 engine.
You see, unlike some other full-size pickup trucks with so-called "mild hybrid" systems tacked on to their conventional engine options, the new 3.5-liter PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6 unit available on the new Ford F-150 was designed with hybrid capabilities in mind from the get-go. That allows it to achieve up to an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Plus, it's just as brawny as the other new pickup trucks available in the Ford F-150 repertoire these days, achieving up to 430 horsepower and 570 pound-feet of torque, which in turn allows it to tow up to 12,700 pounds and haul payloads of up to 2,210 pounds in its bed.
Is the new Ford Maverick a true hybrid-electric pickup truck?
Indeed it is, and that makes the first of its kind for the Ford pickup truck lineup. As a compact pickup truck, the new Ford Maverick would likely be much more efficient than most full-size models even with a conventional gasoline or diesel engine. However, with its stout 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motor, the new Ford Maverick promises up to an EPA-estimated 40 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway, making it one of the most fuel efficient pickup trucks ever to grace the Ford lineup at our Hobbs, NM dealership.
How if the Ford F-150 Lightning different from other pickup trucks for sale near Denver City and Seminole, TX?
In short, it differs in virtually every way possible! As the first all-electric pickup truck for the Ford Brand, and one of the first all-electric pickup trucks on the market in general, the new Ford F-150 Lightning heralds an exciting new era for zero-emissions pickup trucks. However, while it's powertrain is certainly exciting, it's the power-operated front truck, or frunk, that's got most of our guests excited about the new Ford F-150 Lightning. Taking the place of the engine block, the front trunk offers an extra 14.1 cubic-feet of luggage space and up to 400 pounds of added payload capacity, making the new Ford F-150 Lightning one of the most versatile pickup trucks on the market.