Cars
Forget about which model has the highest output or the largest truck bed; today’s pickup market is -believe it or not- all about fuel economy. And now, just as the F-150 is getting ready to arrive at showrooms across the States, Ford announced the introduction of the new F-150 SFE, where SFE stands for ‘Superior Fuel Efficiency’.
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Cars
New Ford F-150 SFE Promises Higher MPG over Standard Models
Forget about which model has the highest output or the largest truck bed; today’s pickup market is -believe it or not- all about fuel economy. And now, just as the F-150 is getting ready to arrive at showrooms across the States, Ford announced the introduction of the new F-150 SFE, where SFE stands for ‘Superior Fuel Efficiency’.Ford promises that thanks to a series of upgrades that include a new fuel-efficient 6-speed automatic transmission, a 3.15:1 rear axle and 18-inch alloy wheels with low rolling resistance P265/60R18 all-season tires, the F-150 SFE pickup will get 21 mpg on the highway and 15 mpg in the city, a 6% to 8% increase over the standard models while still providing 7,500 pounds of towing capability. -Continued
The new SFE package will be available on F-150 SuperCrew XL and XLT 4X2 vehicles with 4.6-liter, 3-valve V-8 engines and 5.5-foot beds. According to Ford, the SFE package will be a no-cost option on XLT SuperCrew pickups with the chrome package and will cost $1,095 when ordered on XL SuperCrew pickups with the decor package.
- Cr Finds That Fuel Efficient Versions Of Focus, Cruze And Civic May Not Be Worth The Extra Cash
When is it worth paying extra money for a more fuel-efficient version of the same model? The answer to that question depends on the price of gas, how much more fuel-efficient is said car and how long it will take to recoup the added cost. Consumer Reports...
- 2011 Ford F-150 Svt Raptor: New Supercrew Version With Seating For 5
Bowing to demand for a four-door, five-seat high-output dune hopper, Ford has taken the wraps off its upcoming 2011 SVT Raptor SuperCrew. It comes with a 12-inch longer wheelbase, a 36-gallon fuel tank, and even introduces a new color (Ingot Silver Metallic)....
- 'green' Ford Mondeo Econetic With 45.2mpg 2.0-liter Turbo Diesel
Ford is enhancing its European range with the release of a more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly, ECOnetic version of the Mondeo. Offered in five-door or estate form, the Mondeo ECOnetic is powered by an optimized 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine...
- 2010 Toyota Tundra And Sequoia Suv Facelift With New 310hp 4.6l V8 And Higher Prices
Ah yes, yet another 2010MY vehicle is being launched in the U.S. This time it's Toyota and its full size 2010 Tundra pickup truck and Sequoia SUV models that will begin arriving at dealerships at the end of the month. Both models benefit from the...
- Gm Reveals “fuel-saving†Chevy Silverado & Tahoe And Gmc Sierra & Yukon Xfe Models
In an attempt to staunch plummeting sales of large pick-up trucks and SUVs, GM has announced the release of the XFE versions of the 2009 Chevy Silverado, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon. XFE stands for “Xtra Fuel Economy†and what it...