After many years of ready, Australians will quickly be capable to get their arms on a manufacturing unit right-hand drive Ford F-150 with native order books for America’s best-selling pickup truck opening forward of deliveries beginning in Q3. And the most effective information? This isn’t simply steering swap, as Ford says it’s been extensively examined and tuned for Australian situations.

For a market that loves pickup vehicles as a lot as Australia, Ford has been sluggish in launching the F-150 regionally. It’ll arrive in native showrooms later this 12 months and be bought in XLT and Lariat guises, each of that are supplied in short- and long-wheelbase configurations.

Costs for the Ford F-150 vary kick off from AU$106,950 ($73,038) for the F-150 XLT SWB and AU$107,945 ($73,718) for the F-150 XLT LWB. Each the SWB and LWB fashions are powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 that pumps out a formidable 298 kW (399 hp) and 678 Nm (500 lb-ft) of torque whereas coupled to a 10-speed computerized transmission as normal. The SWB has a wheelbase of three,683 mm (145-inch) and a 1,676 mm (5.5-foot) mattress whereas the LWB has a 3,987 mm (157-inch) wheelbase and a 1,981 mm (6.5-foot) mattress.

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The F-150 XLT comes loaded with options and shouldn’t be thought-about an ‘entry-level’ mannequin. It features a 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, 10-way power-adjustable passenger seat, 8.0-inch infotainment show, seven-speaker audio system, 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone local weather management, power-adjustable pedals, cruise management, Ford Professional-Trailer Again-Up Help, and a number of security options.

Native buyers with an even bigger funds can splurge on the F-150 Lariat. It’s out there from AU$139,950 ($95,575) in SWB guise and AU$140,945 ($96,254) in LWB type. The Lariat has the identical powertrain specs, wheelbase, and mattress measurement because the XLT variant however a load of additional options to make it that rather more premium.

These embody a premium mesh grille insert, chrome look package deal, twin-panel moonroof, leather-accented seats, heated and cooled entrance seats, heated rear seats, 12-inch infotainment show, 12-inch digital instrument cluster, an 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, 360-degree digital camera, and Clever adaptive cruise management with cease and go, amongst different options.

No matter whether or not clients go for the X-150 XLT or Lariat truck, they are going to be out there to decide on between Oxford White, Agate Black, Iconic Silver, Antimatter Blue, Carbonized Gray, and Speedy Crimson.

“The F-150 is ideal for many who need to discover our wonderful nation in luxurious and luxury. The addition of this icon to our native showrooms alongside the extremely widespread Ranger means Australian clients now have two uncompromising utes to select from. Because of its 4.5 tonne towing skill, the F-150 ensures Aussies can go wherever, with virtually something, at any time,” Ford Australia president and chief government Andrew Birkic described.