The New Aluminum-bodied F-150 Up To 20% More Fuel Efficient
The new aluminum-bodied F-150 is getting a lot of attention lately. Not only is it completely redesigned and more attractive than ever, the new aluminum body construction makes it lighter and up to 20% more fuel-efficient compared to previous models. The official EPA fuel economy ratings were announced recently, and as expected the all new F-150 shows up with great numbers. No other gasoline-powered full-size truck is more fuel efficient or more capable than the 2015 Ford F-150.
The F-150 equipped with Ford’s all-new 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 engine achieves an overall combined rating of 22 MPG, with a class-leading 26 MPG on the highway. The only full-sized truck that gets better fuel economy is the diesel-powered Ram pickup at 28 highway MPG – but there’s a $4,000 premium for that engine. And when you add in the higher cost of diesel fuel, the new F-150 looks like even more of a bargain.
Lighter Weight, But Stronger Than Ever
Although the body of the new 2015 F-150 is constructed primarily from military grade aluminum-alloy, the ladder-framed chassis is made using more high strength steel than ever before. This adds up to greater strength, but less overall weight. The combination actually serves to lower the total weight of the truck by up to 700 pounds, contributing to better performance and its improved fuel efficiency. An added benefit is the ability of the new 3.5-liter V6 engine to be offered in an F-150 crew cab for the first time.
Advantages of new F-150 materials and construction techniques:
- Reduced vehicle weight for improved fuel efficiency
- Greater towing and payload capacities
- Improved power-to-weight ratio for faster acceleration
- Enhanced responsiveness and improved braking
Engine Choices, Performance and Specs
Two new engines are available to go along with the 2015 F-150’s new aluminum body construction. A new base 3.5-liter V6 engine replaces the 3.7-liter from last year. Also new is a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, which is the fuel-efficiency leader of the bunch. Carrying over are the 5.0-liter V8 and the 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6, practically unchanged from last year. All engines are paired with a 6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.
2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 specs:
- 325-horsepower @5750 RPM
- 375 lb-ft. of torque @ 3000 RPM
- 26 MPG highway, 22 MPG combined
- Max towing capacity: 8,500 lbs.
- Max payload: 2,250 lbs.
3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 specs:
- 365-horsepower @5000 RPM
- 420 lb-ft. of torque @ 2500 RPM
- 24 MPG highway, 20 MPG combined
- Max towing capacity: 12,200 lbs.
- Max payload: 3,270 lbs.
3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6 specs:
- 282-horsepower @6250 RPM
- 253 lb-ft. of torque @ 4250 RPM
- 25 MPG highway, 20 MPG combined
- Max towing capacity: 7,500 lbs.
- Max payload: 1,910 lbs.
5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 specs:
- 385-horsepower @5750 RPM
- 387 lb-ft. of torque @3850 RPM
- 22 MPG highway, 18 MPG combined
- Max towing capacity: 11,100 lbs.
- Max payload: 3,300 lbs.
2015 F-150 Models and Body Styles
The new 2015 Ford F-150 is available in XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum models, with regular cab, SuperCab and SuperCrew® configurations. It also comes in 5.5, 6.5 and 8-foot bed lengths and in 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive. Whichever model combination you choose, there’s one thing you can be sure of – this is the most fuel efficient, yet toughest Ford F-150 ever made.
Here at Athens Ford, we’re proud to offer a great selection of these new 2015 Ford F-150 pickups to our friends and neighbors in Northeast Georgia. You can check our current inventory online, or drop on by to see the all-new F-150 for yourself.
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