pcsario Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Now the competition: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 (edited) Put me down as "not quite fond of the grille" The new towing package includes a state-of-the-art trailer sway mitigation system. Developed by Robert Bosch GmbH, it uses the truck's roll stability control system, also standard on all models, to bring the vehicle under control if the trailer it is towing begins to sway. "We really wanted to make a statement on safety and give people the confidence to use the truck's towing capability," said Matt O'Leary, the chief engineer on the F-150 program. "It comes from listening to our customers." However this is one of those innovations that is going to have GM and Dodge (and Toyota and Nissan) smacking their heads and thinking, "Why didn't we think of that?" That is just a totally smart idea--it's blindingly obviously now that someone's actually done it. Tacky grille aside, this is EXACTLY why the F150 is where it is today. Ram actually got that last year (the trailer sway control) (MY08) What's New for 2008 The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 gains a revised 4.7-liter V8 which boasts more power and somewhat better fuel economy. Trailer Sway Control has been added to the optional stability control, while four-wheel-drive models get a revised steering linkage. Edited January 12, 2008 by Intrepidatious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 And that shows??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sranger Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I absolutely hate the look.... The Grill is way too big for that size truck. Ford has removed any possibility of be buying another F-150 any time soon... As I said in another post, I think that they are moving in the WRONG direction..... I thought that the Trundra was ugly, but I think this one is worse.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT_MAN Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I'm not a Dodge guy, but on the outside that truck looks nice. Those storage areas look really useful. Interior looks typical Chrysler - design isn't bad but materials are likely hard plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevys Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Can Ford make the 150 anymore boxy looking? That Dodge looks well proportioned and has nice clean lines. And the damn box isnt three miles up in the air either like the GM and Ford counterparts. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Those storage areas look really useful. Interior looks typical Chrysler - design isn't bad but materials are likely hard plastic. I bet those storage areas are limited to short boxes and they look like they encroach on the total size of the box itself...not a bad option for a lifestyle truck The interior reminds me of the F-150 design wise, they both have center stack divided up vents, but I'm willing to wager money that Ford has better quatily plastics on their trucks vs Dodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Did anyone catch the built in frontal bed protector? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I like the look of the grilles (yes, Virginia...there is more than one) and the Platinum grille would look even better when you break out the spray can of Krylon in matte black and "black out" the egg crates. I did that when I was "a kid" to my 1976 Torino and loved the results. Anyhow....this thing is a hit and will retain F-150's dominance in the hotly contested light truck field. Now to add a dual mode hybrid system and an EcoBoost motor for maximum MPG and performance, this thing will send the Tundra home crying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 The Platinum Edition looks like they were going for a Ford Denali (which is not neccessarily a bad thing) Platinum replaces the Mark LT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 The Rambox option may use up a small portion of the bed, I don't know. The PUTC article says that a sheet of plywood will still lay flat between the wheelwells. As addressed in the PUTC forum, I do wonder if a hard tonneau cover will fit. My guess is if it does, it will require a design specifically engineered for the Ram. My guess is that buyers will have to pass on the Rambox if they want a cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyalbutconcerned Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 I am not a truck guy, but I think the interior is awesome. But it doesn't look like a total redesign on the outside. Looks bigger, almost like an F250. Looks bold, but it ain't pretty! I agree. Now if the Ede could have an interior remotely close to this it would be awesome. I am surprise at the fact that this grill is not among the pictures released. http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-ford-f...y-shots/499696/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 Pony Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Hate to say it but just based on the pictures, looks like the new Ram has bested the new F-150. What is Ford thinking? I thought the new Super Dutys were hideous but this one - I dunno it just looks fugly to me. But I'll reserve final judgment until I see them in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I am surprise at the fact that this grill is not among the pictures released. http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-ford-f...y-shots/499696/ It is, just that the surround on it is painted. While I'm not liking what I've seen of the grills so far on the F-150 (maybe they will look better in person) its not enough to ruin the truck and to redesign a grill is pretty easy or get an aftermarket one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 It is, just that the surround on it is painted. While I'm not liking what I've seen of the grills so far on the F-150 (maybe they will look better in person) its not enough to ruin the truck and to redesign a grill is pretty easy or get an aftermarket one... I don't care much for the Platinum grill but the rest of them are OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I found a picture of the F-150 designer on Ford's website, he did the Focus too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Current one doesn't have that problem.. I don't think the current one is that well integrated. This one is pretty much hidden. The truck looks very aggressive, the Platinum (remember) is supposed to take the place of the LT so I guess it needs some bling. Still not a big fan of the grille though. Overall it seems Ford went very aggressive on the outside and appears to take the lead in interior refinement. Then you have the Ram. The re-style is not enough. Both the exterior and interior are pretty much lame duck and don't do much to change the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT_MAN Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I will have to say the (King Ranch?) is pretty nice looking. But, that's an expensive model ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyMustang Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I like it. The Platinum version will definitely appeal to the bling bling Dub City Denali crowd. Which is what it's gunnin' for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Ram looks good, the F150 looks tough, I like--as with the Super Duty, the less chrome intensive grilles, but folks, rumor has it the Ram is going nowhere in the towing and payload arena. And I never thought I'd say this, but the Ram's sides and rear look boring--no detailing, just lots and lots of metal. Granted, that's better than the odd lumps of the Tundra, but I was still kind of surprised that the rest of the truck, aft of the face, looks like it's made out of butter. The Ram interior looks like a knock-off of the previous F150's--- Oh, and one huge functional beef about ye olde Ram: WHY IS THE CRUISE CONTROL NEXT TO THE DRIVER'S KNEE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 (edited) Nice. In photos, its looks vary with angle of view. IMHO, a good change. Tthere is a lot of new hi-tech arriving in this vehicle over the next 24 months, so visually separating it from the current model is important. Why? Because driving a full-size pickup is becoming "uncool", as full-size pickups are seen increasingly as gas-guzzling, and ecologically foul. With the new F-150, it makes a statement of efficiency. Edited January 12, 2008 by Edstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Those were my thoughts with regards to viewing angles. Honestly Ford should get props with trying something different with the F-150. Remember when the company went 'aero' with the late 90s restyle..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixt9coug Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 If the grille was body colored, it would look alot better. I do like the truck overall though. The chrome grille really isnt that bad either. I dont mind it but body colored would help smooth out the front of the truck alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyMustang Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 So... Who's gonna do the first SVT Lightning photoshop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focus05 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 (edited) After going through all the Autoblog photos - I really like the exterior overall. There are some angles and trims that look less appealing than others, but the truck is overall very attractive. The interior looks very nice as well... except what is with all those buttons? And what will happen to this fully integrated stack on stripper models? Other than those two questions, I simply await the specifications. Edited January 12, 2008 by focus05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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