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A facelifted and expanded 2026 Ford F-150 vary shall be topped by a brand new Platinum flagship, as a part of the primary improve for the long-lasting American pickup lineup because it was formally launched in Australia in 2023 – and it’ll stay essentially the most inexpensive full-size dual-cab on sale right here regardless of value will increase.
Due in showrooms in early 2026, the upgraded MY25 F-150 shall be $8000 costlier than earlier than at base degree, however nonetheless cheaper than its key rivals, whereas the brand new Platinum shall be priced at $163,950 earlier than on-road prices – greater than the priciest Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 (from $144,900) and Ram 1500 Restricted ($159,950), however lower than the Toyota Tundra Platinum ($172,990).
“We’ve listened to our clients which have been asking for a full-size truck that gives an elevated, extra luxurious expertise, and the F-150 Platinum does precisely that,” stated Ford Australia advertising and marketing director Ambrose Henderson in a press launch right now.
It’s the primary replace for Ford Australia’s F-150, with present inventory in its showrooms all being MY23 automobiles. Australia has thus far missed out on mannequin 12 months updates for the F-150, and a MY26 replace is about to be launched within the US.
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Ford Australia has watched on whereas its rivals have launched updates, together with the MY25 Ram 1500 with a brand new ‘Hurricane’ twin-turbo inline six-cylinder petrol engine, or all-new fashions such because the Tundra, which hit the market in 2024 and is remanufactured to right-hand drive (RHD) alongside Ram and Silverado pickups by Walkinshaw Automotive in Melbourne.
Though it’s labelled an MY25 mannequin, Ford Australia’s up to date F-150, which can proceed to be transformed to RHD on the opposite aspect of Melbourne by RMA, displays the MY24 updates supplied in North America, together with a facelifted exterior comprising a brand new entrance bumper, grille and headlights, plus a recent rear bumper, tail-lights, and alloy wheels.
The flagship F-150 Platinum will spearhead the refreshed vary, including a 3rd variant that’s positioned above the entry-level XLT and mid-spec Lariat. All three grades shall be supplied in short-wheelbase (SWB) and long-wheelbase (LWB) physique types.
Ford has additionally dropped the value premium for LWB fashions, with all three F-150 variants now being the identical value in each SWB and LWB guise.
That stated, the entry-level F-150 XLT with part-time four-wheel drive jumps from $106,950 earlier than on-road prices to now begin at $114,950 earlier than on-roads – a rise of $8000 for the SWB and $7005 for the LWB.
The mid-range Lariat is now priced at $143,950 earlier than on-road prices – a $4000 enhance for the SWB and $3000 for the LWB, which brings full-time four-wheel drive.
Inside, the XLT will get a bigger 12.0-inch infotainment touchscreen and 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster, plus further USB ports, whereas cabin modifications for the Lariat embrace Bang & Olufsen audio, and heated and cooled entrance seats.
Platinum variants add black leather-based upholstery, entrance driver’s seat reminiscence, black badging, gloss-black 20-inch alloys, and constantly managed suspension damping.
The three.5-litre petrol V6 stays the one powertrain obtainable to Australian patrons, producing the identical 298kW of energy and 678Nm of torque, once more matched to a 10-speed automated transmission and providing as much as 4500kg of braked towing capability.
The F-150 was North America’s best-selling automobile for 42 years till 2024, when it was overtaken by the Toyota RAV4, and stays the most well-liked pickup truck within the US.
Nevertheless, gross sales of the F-150 in Australia have been hampered by quite a few recollects and a number of provide interruptions, the newest of which was lifted earlier this week.
Ford Australia has bought solely 549 examples of the F-150 thus far this 12 months to September, in comparison with 618 Tundras, 1636 Silverados, and 2112 Ram 1500s in the identical interval.
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