As expected, the redesigned pickup’s aluminum body and 700-pound weight loss contribute to all-around better mpg numbers. The gains vary from just five percent to 29 percent, depending on the powertrain and driveline choice.
The company claims the 2015 edition achieves the best fuel economy of any gasoline-powered full-size pickup in the US market, achieving a city/highway rating of 19/26 mpg with the new 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine. In contrast, the current model tops out at 17/23 mpg.
Notably, the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel still holds the efficiency crown with a 20/28 mpg rating. Nonetheless, Ford argues that the new F-150 is “a better value” than diesel-powered pickups.
“For instance, the $495 option on the Ford is significantly less than the $4,470 3.0-liter Ram EcoDiesel option,” Ford said in a statement. “In addition, with diesel prices currently 76 cents per gallon more at the pump, each 3.0-liter Ram EcoDiesel fill-up costs over $24 more than the new 2.7-liter F-150.”
The all-new F-150 pickups have begun production and are already shipping to dealers across the country.
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