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When Ford introduced the thirteenth generation of the F-150 at the North American Auto Show in 2014, everyone was surprised to find out how much aluminum was used in making the light-duty pickup. Inspired by the Atlas concept from 2013, the F-150 will be replaced for 2021 with better everything.
It’s not known if Ford will showcase the fourteenth generation in late 2020 or early 2021, but nevertheless, the clock is ticking and the competition is making a move. The Dearborn-based automaker, however, has a trick up its sleeve in the guise of the F-150 Hybrid and the F-150 Electric pickup trucks.
The prototypes spied by the carparazzi under vinyl camouflage reveal the series-production body shell and plenty of elements we’ll find on the real deal. The LED lighting signature, shape of the headlights, redesigned bumpers and grille, and even parts of the exhaust system are visible. Look closer, and you’ll also notice the rear axle of the light-duty member of the F-Series family.
Both the single and dual cabs in the photo gallery appear to rely on internal combustion, and no stickers whatsoever indicate any kind of hybridization or electrical assistance. In all likelihood, Ford is testing V6 and/or V8 engine options in these prototypes with manufacturer’s license plates.
Parts of the dashboard are visible in a few pictures, and if you zoom in, you’ll notice that the vents and trim are different from the current generation. The engineers may have covered the center stack with utmost attention to detail, but given the precedent set by Ram, we’re expecting a much larger touchscreen for the Ford SYNC infotainment system. The LCD screen behind the steering wheel shows 26, denoting the prototype’s speed at that moment.
What’s surprising to our eyes is that the cabin of the Crew Cab appears to be longer than the current F-150, translating to more space for the occupants. The rear suspension continues to rely on a solid axle, but some people advocate for an independent setup for the hybrid and electric options.
It’s also worth remembering that the rumor mill expects the 5.0-liter Coyote to be replaced by a 4.8-liter V8 engine, and digging even deeper into the hearsay, a plug-in hybrid is said to be on the cards.
The prototypes spied by the carparazzi under vinyl camouflage reveal the series-production body shell and plenty of elements we’ll find on the real deal. The LED lighting signature, shape of the headlights, redesigned bumpers and grille, and even parts of the exhaust system are visible. Look closer, and you’ll also notice the rear axle of the light-duty member of the F-Series family.
Both the single and dual cabs in the photo gallery appear to rely on internal combustion, and no stickers whatsoever indicate any kind of hybridization or electrical assistance. In all likelihood, Ford is testing V6 and/or V8 engine options in these prototypes with manufacturer’s license plates.
Parts of the dashboard are visible in a few pictures, and if you zoom in, you’ll notice that the vents and trim are different from the current generation. The engineers may have covered the center stack with utmost attention to detail, but given the precedent set by Ram, we’re expecting a much larger touchscreen for the Ford SYNC infotainment system. The LCD screen behind the steering wheel shows 26, denoting the prototype’s speed at that moment.
What’s surprising to our eyes is that the cabin of the Crew Cab appears to be longer than the current F-150, translating to more space for the occupants. The rear suspension continues to rely on a solid axle, but some people advocate for an independent setup for the hybrid and electric options.
It’s also worth remembering that the rumor mill expects the 5.0-liter Coyote to be replaced by a 4.8-liter V8 engine, and digging even deeper into the hearsay, a plug-in hybrid is said to be on the cards.
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