Glen Allen Ford Dealership serving Midlothian VA Shows Off Award-Winning Eco-Friendly Truck
When you think about going green, chances are that you picture a little compact vehicle equipped with a hybrid powertrain and lackluster performance. If you're lucky, maybe that image has even been bumped up to a hatchback body style for a bit of extra space. While that's all well and fine if you're into that sort of thing, you know a station wagon when you see one.
The truth is that nine times out of ten, a dependable pickup truck is simply the right tool for the job at hand. While finding a sturdy pickup has often come at the price of efficiency in the past, Ford has gone to great lengths to reinvent the F-150 as a lean, mean, green machine.
At our Glen Allen Ford dealership serving Midlothian VA, you can check out the 2015 Ford F-150 and see just how much Ford has accomplished when it comes to instilling efficiency into the legendary pickup's foundation. In fact, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy recently named the 2015 F-150 with 2.7L EcoBoost engine Greenest Standard Pickup.
Award Speaks to Innovative Pickup's Advanced Design
This accolade is meant to showcase the most environmentally friendly vehicles for consumers each year. By earning this title, the 2015 Ford F-150 has proven that Midlothian VA area drivers don't need to settle for less power in the name of a greener future.
A key element to the 2015 F-150's improved efficiency - as well as its improved power - is its innovative use of frame and body materials. With a fully boxed high-strength steel frame and class-exclusive military grade aluminum-alloy body panels, this smart pickup maintains its strength while shedding up to 700 lbs of unnecessary weight.
The result is bolstered hauling and towing capacities and even more impressive mileage ratings. Turning out 325 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque for plenty of power, the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 complements guts with efficiency thanks to EPA estimates as high as 26 mpg on the highway. You won't be passing up on capability, either, with a maximum towing capacity of 8,500 lbs and maximum payload of 2,250 lbs from the 2.7L EcoBoost.
Of course, the numbers climb even higher for drivers who opt for larger engine options. Even with more powerful engines, though, drivers can still reap the benefits of the 2015 F-150's high-strength, light-weight design!
To learn more about how the impressive 2015 Ford F-150 can help change the way you tackle tough jobs, be sure to contact Richmond Ford West online or to call our team directly at (804) 273-9700 today!
