This is the brand’s first pickup truck with full hybrid technology in the country.

The new F-150 features an all-new 430-horsepower PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid powerplant and features Pro Power Onboard technology capable of generating up to 7.2kW of power.

Ford is bolstering its electrification strategy in Colombia with the launch of the new F-150 Fully Hybrid, the first Ovalo Azul brand pickup truck in the country with this technology. Powerful, comfortable, reliable and technological version of the pickup truck is the eighth generation of the pickup truck, which not only delivers on the brand promise by providing enough pulling power, payload, torque and power, but also provides all the power of work. vehicle, which in turn ensures environmental friendliness and fuel efficiency.

Powerful, reliable, intelligent and capable

The new F-150 features an all-new PowerBoost Full Hybrid powerplant that combines a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 internal combustion engine and a 44-horsepower electric motor with a 1.5 kWh (33 kW) high-voltage lithium-ion battery; capable of generating a total of 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque, making this the most powerful drivetrain in F-150 history, with the exception of the F-150 Raptor variant.

Excellent performance on any terrain

The new car of the brand is equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a regenerative braking system that provides optimal and efficient performance on the road, as well as seven driving modes: normal, economy, sport, towing / hauling, slippery road, deep snow / sand and dirt/ruts.

“We are starting 2023 with a vehicle dedicated to all adventurers and technology enthusiasts who are looking for the most reliable, intelligent and capable pickup truck built to date to develop Colombian hobbies and passions alongside their work activities and productivity. , with its fully hybrid powertrain ready to meet the needs of our customers.” said Diana Sanchez, F-150 brand manager in Colombia.

Power that cares about the environment

The new Ovalo Azul pickup truck is equipped with a 1.5 kWh high-voltage lithium-ion battery, which is recharged while the vehicle is in motion and stores energy through two systems: an electric generator responsible for converting the mechanical energy of the internal combustion engine into electrical energy, as well as a regenerative braking system , which uses up to 90% of the energy dissipated during braking to recharge the high-voltage battery.

Depending on the need for transmission or power demand, the new Ford F-150 Full Hybrid automatically and smoothly switches from combustion to electric mode, offering the driver the perfect combination of power and efficiency while reducing CO2 emissions to the environment.

Generate power anywhere with Pro Power Onboard

Ford’s new pickup uses innovative Pro Power Onboard technology that enhances the F-150 Full Hybrid by bringing the export power generator to remote, work and everyday locations with a 7.2 kW power output, allowing users to use it. as a power generator with SYNC 4 touch screen control.

“At Ford, we clearly understand the need for a work vehicle to be able to reach anywhere in the country and be able to travel over the most rugged terrain; but we also know that our customers need their pickup truck to make their daily tasks easier, and now with the new F-150 Full Hybrid, they will be able to guarantee portable power to hard-to-reach places, camps, or even their lives on a daily basis.”Sanchez added.

Ability to charge an electric vehicle

With this new technology, the car works like a power plant with enough power to charge electric vehicles that have run out of power. Plus, it can power mobile hospitals or help rescuers, making the new F-150 the perfect pickup truck for remote locations or if you’re away from the power grid.

Assistants to make driving with a trailer easier

In addition to all the driver assistance we have when burning F-150 gasoline, this new working version of the F-150 XLT Full Hybrid has trailer assist technology, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, which allows the driver to “steer”. trailer” using the control knob located on the instrument panel, without using the steering wheel. Provides increased driver comfort and awareness when reversing with a conventional trailer attached.

In addition, this new hybrid version includes a 360-degree camera that uses five cameras: one on the grille, one on the tailgate, one under each of the side mirrors, and one at the top rear of the cab on the side. stop signal. The system allows the driver to see the truck from all angles as the images are stitched together and displayed on the center console screen. This is useful when maneuvering in tight spaces and on trails. Also useful is the Trailer Hitch Assist feature, which provides dynamic vision to help hook the hitch ball onto the trailer.

Design that influences

The new F-150 Full Hybrid is coming to the country in two versions: an entry-level XLT version designed for drivers who can use them as support in their work tasks, and a top-notch Platinum version aimed at those who love the tech and the small details inside.

Inside, it offers comfort, storage and functionality. Among its interior highlights is a center-dash touchscreen that includes SYNC 4 connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, as well as Zone Lighting, a new option that allows ambient lighting to be controlled from the center screen.

As for the exterior design, this pickup maintains its bold and solid appearance with side steps, aluminum wheels, an integrated design tailgate worktop and mobile device holder, cup holders and pencil holders, a rear-lockable storage compartment. Bench, Box Link: A versatile accessory loading interface, as well as additional stowage points that make it easier to mount larger than standard items, and an auxiliary ladder located on the tailgate that provides a built-in folding step for easy access. .

F-150 eighth generation

The F-150 is part of the Ford F-series, a pickup truck model produced in the United States since 1948 and periodically assembled at factories in Argentina, Canada, Mexico and Venezuela. For 46 consecutive years, the Ford F-Series has been the best-selling pickup truck in the US market, and for over four decades it has been America’s favorite pickup truck.

The new F-150 Fully Hybrid joins the F-150 family in Colombia, continuing the history of the eighth generation of this pickup truck. The F-150 portfolio in the country will consist of 4 versions:

• Full hybrid F-150 XLT

• Full hybrid F-150 Platinum

• Sports gasoline F-150 Lariat

• Gasoline F-150 Raptor

The F-150 XLT Full Hybrid is now available at Ford dealers nationwide and through the Ford Virtual Platform at www.ford.com.co.