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I don’t disagree, but I never thought of it as off-road worthy anyway.

Definitely one of the better looking Hyundai designs, very reminiscent of Kia. It’s interesting to me that Hyundai/Kia can routinely come out with new or updated products at the speed in which they do. It seems to far exceed Ford’s capabilities.

hopefully, better than the aviator, it’s getting pretty stale.

Aesthetically, I like most everything about this, except the center screen. Not a fan of that. It has a lot of cool features, but I think it’s still an uphill battle for an EV, plus the range is mediocre. I do like the coach doors. It’s a nice touch.

This is so uninteresting to me. That doesn’t feel luxurious at all.

it was single source speculation from the Internet, so it must be true🤣

Since this thread has been talking about motors for the 2027 model year F150, has anybody heard anything about the status of the 3.5L high output? I have seen some speculation that changes were going to occur for 2027, but I haven’t found anything verifiable about it. I’m not optimistic, but this is the speculation: Anticipated Mechanical Upgrades Stronger Block Material: Ford is moving the H.O. engine toward a high-strength Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) block to endure intense cylinder pressures. Upgraded Internals: The motor features fully forged internal components to handle higher sustained boost levels reliably. Advanced Turbo Management: Upgrades include revamped cooling channels, faster boost control actuators, and a rally-inspired anti-lag system to eliminate turbo lag in off-road terrains. Refined Dual-Injection: An expanded port- and direct-injection strategy significantly reduces carbon buildup on intake valves, boosting long-term engine durability. Redesigned Intercooler: New airflow designs prevent condensation buildup, resolving a legacy weak point in the EcoBoost architecture. Expected Power Gains Ford is restructuring the engine from the inside out. While official production numbers are strictly guarded, leaked dealership order guides and industry analysts expect a massive performance leap: Horsepower: Estimated to jump from the traditional 450 hp up to 550–575 hp. Torque: Expected to climb to an impressive 710–750 lb-ft, making it the highest-torque gasoline V6 engine in Raptor history.

An interesting story regarding GVW matters in the scope of government/law-enforcement. GM stopped making 3/4 ton suburbans, and the Secret Service bought an undisclosed number of them before the final production run was complete. These models were for up-armoring for protection detail, and were stockpiled to hold over until a suitable replacement could be found. As those quantities diminished, the Secret Service went back to GM and told them they would need a special run of three-quarter ton suburbans for this purpose, and they said they wouldn’t do it. Ford stepped in and said they would do a special run of expeditions to handle the GVW requirements, and interestingly, GM had a change of heart on building them suburbans.

I do, they were as follows: 1997–1999 (F-250 Light Duty Marketed as a light 3/4-ton "heavy half" version of the tenth-generation F-150, featuring distinctive 7-lug wheels, a heavier frame, and an upgraded axle. 2000–2003 (F-150 7700 SeriesRenamed to clear up consumer confusion with the newly released Super Duty F-250 models, continuing with the 7,700 lb GVW payload package. Pretty short lived in the grand scheme of things.

The Tahoes are well liked by law enforcement based on my experience. The simpler V8s are very appealing to fleet managers. The 5.0 would make this very enticing.

I like it. Definitely one of the better looking EVs out there. Kia styling is usually appealing to me though.

I agree. I love grabber lime and blue. Twister orange was also good. Ironically, all of my vehicle colors are coffin, black, lol.

The new one on the left is seriously awful. The updated black one still looks good.

I do understand the comparison. It’s a good looking car, but not as sharp as the previous model.

Although I like the black pieces in the grill, I agree your modified version would be more fitting for the BL. I actually think the new grill would work well for a performance oriented model, kind of like the M Sport trim on the BMW.