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USA Today
4 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
2025 Ford F-150 Lobo: A makeover for America's best-selling truck
2025 Ford F-150 Lobo: A makeover for America's best-selling truck Show Caption Hide Caption Video first look: 2025 Ford F-150 Lobo street truck Lightbar, 22-inch wheels and more give V8-powered F-150 street truck menace. Prices for the 2025 Ford F-150 Lobo start at $57,800, plus $2,195 destination. Lowered rear and black trim are just the start of design elements. America's best-selling pickup gets a racy "street truck" makeover in the 2025 Ford F-150 Lobo, a lowered and menacing looking newcomer that goes on sale now for delivery in fall 2025. The 2025 F-150 is the second truck to get Ford's new Lobo badge, following the aggressive little 2025 Maverick Lobo that's in dealerships now. Don't be surprised to see Ford apply the lowered and menacing Lobo approach to other trucks and SUVs in its lineup. 2025 Ford F-150 Lobo standard features Standard four-wheel drive Standard 5.0L V8 400-horsepower, 410 pound-feet of torque 10-speed automatic transmission Standard crew cab 5.5-foot bed 22-inch Lobo gloss black wheels Apple CarPlay Android Auto Tow hitch 7,900-pound towing capacity 1,450-pound payload Price: $57,800, plus $2,195 destination charge What makes the F-150 Lobo special? Ford lowered the F-150 Lobo's rear ride height 2 inches to create what designer Josh Blundo calls a sinister profile. It comes in five exterior colors, two unique to the Lobo. Other unique Lobo touches include: Black hood and fender vents "Lobo" badge on fender vents Gloss black exterior trim Unique grille and headlights Gloss black lower mesh grille open for ventilation LED light bar connecting headlights across grille Black satin twin exhaust outlets Black oval Ford badge on tailgate The Lobo package is a $4,695 addition to added to the F-150's popular STX trim. It stickers at $57,800 plus $2,195 destination charge. Ford builds the F-150 Lobo at its Rouge plant in Dearborn, Michigan. Contact Mark Phelan: mmphelan@ Follow him on Twitter @mark_phelan. Read more on autos and sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Ford F-150 Lobo: Lowered V8 'street truck' revealed
The F-150 Lobo is a new lower, meaner-looking variant of the evergreen F-150 pickup truck with a V8 soundtrack. Under the bonnet — sorry, hood — is a naturally-aspirated 5.0-litre 'Coyote' V8 petrol engine making 298kW and 556Nm. Despite the Lobo's sportier appearance, this V8 doesn't gain any performance upgrades. It's hooked up to a 10-speed automatic transmission, and a four-wheel drive system with an electronically-controlled two-speed transfer case offering 2H, 4A, 4H and 4L modes. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The eight-pot is among a wide array of engines not available in Australia-bound F-150s, including a 2.7-litre turbo V6, 3.5-litre turbo hybrid, 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, and 5.2-litre supercharged V8. All local F-150 variants powered by a 298kW/678Nm 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6. Based on the sporty-adjacent STX trim, the Lobo rides on 22-inch gloss black alloy wheels with a unique design shod with Bridgestone Alenza all-season tyres. The Lobo sits lower to ground, with the rear dropped 51mm (2.0 inches). This is matched with a ten-piece bodykit, dual exhaust pipes, and a unique four-part light bar stretching across the blacked out grille. There's also a redesigned lower air intake with a mesh grille, cowl bonnet, and blacked out vents, badging and detailing. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Unlike the regular STX, the Lobo is only available with a four-door SuperCrew body and a 1.68m (5.5 foot) cargo tray. Five paint colours are available: Agate Black Metallic, Atlas Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray, Oxford White, and Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. The F-150 Lobo will go on sale in the US during the third quarter of 2025 with prices starting from US$59,995 (A$92,440) before taxes. That's about US$5000 more than the 4×4 SuperCrew STX the Lobo is based on. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Lobo — which is Spanish for wolf — has been used by Ford of Mexico since 1996 as the name for all F-150 models, except for the base trim. This was done to done to give the pickup truck more youth appeal and arrest a sales slide, which was so severe Ford reportedly contemplated discontinuing the model south of the border. Ford's first Lobo model in the States didn't appear until 2024 when the Blue Oval decided to give its unibody Maverick ute a more menacing look to appeal to young 'uns. Thanks to its V8 engine and late appearance, it seems unlikely that the Lobo will be part of the F-150 range when the facelifted model finally arrives in Australia later this year. MORE: Everything Ford F-150
7NEWS
6 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Ford F-150 Lobo: Lowered V8 'street truck' revealed
The F-150 Lobo is a new lower, meaner-looking variant of the evergreen F-150 pickup truck with a V8 soundtrack. Under the bonnet — sorry, hood — is a naturally-aspirated 5.0-litre 'Coyote' V8 petrol engine making 298kW and 556Nm. Despite the Lobo's sportier appearance, this V8 doesn't gain any performance upgrades. It's hooked up to a 10-speed automatic transmission, and a four-wheel drive system with an electronically-controlled two-speed transfer case offering 2H, 4A, 4H and 4L modes. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The eight-pot is among a wide array of engines not available in Australia-bound F-150s, including a 2.7-litre turbo V6, 3.5-litre turbo hybrid, 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, and 5.2-litre supercharged V8. All local F-150 variants powered by a 298kW/678Nm 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6. Based on the sporty-adjacent STX trim, the Lobo rides on 22-inch gloss black alloy wheels with a unique design shod with Bridgestone Alenza all-season tyres. The Lobo sits lower to ground, with the rear dropped 51mm (2.0 inches). This is matched with a ten-piece bodykit, dual exhaust pipes, and a unique four-part light bar stretching across the blacked out grille. There's also a redesigned lower air intake with a mesh grille, cowl bonnet, and blacked out vents, badging and detailing. Unlike the regular STX, the Lobo is only available with a four-door SuperCrew body and a 1.68m (5.5 foot) cargo tray. Five paint colours are available: Agate Black Metallic, Atlas Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray, Oxford White, and Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. The F-150 Lobo will go on sale in the US during the third quarter of 2025 with prices starting from US$59,995 (A$92,440) before taxes. That's about US$5000 more than the 4×4 SuperCrew STX the Lobo is based on. Lobo — which is Spanish for wolf — has been used by Ford of Mexico since 1996 as the name for all F-150 models, except for the base trim. This was done to done to give the pickup truck more youth appeal and arrest a sales slide, which was so severe Ford reportedly contemplated discontinuing the model south of the border. Ford's first Lobo model in the States didn't appear until 2024 when the Blue Oval decided to give its unibody Maverick ute a more menacing look to appeal to young 'uns. Thanks to its V8 engine and late appearance, it seems unlikely that the Lobo will be part of the F-150 range when the facelifted model finally arrives in Australia later this year.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Ford unleashes the 2025 F-150 Lobo
FORD is reviving a storied nameplate with the launch of the 2025 F-150 Lobo, introducing a brawny new street truck that combines aggressive styling with familiar V8 performance. The 'Lobo' designation, Spanish for 'wolf', traces its heritage back to a 1981 Bronco concept and later gained popularity as a branding choice for F-150 models in Mexico starting in 1997. For the first time, this name is making its debut in the United States market as a distinctive variant of the brand's best-selling pickup. Rather than being positioned as a standalone trim, the Lobo is offered as an optional appearance package for the F-150 STX. This version of the truck is available exclusively in the SuperCrew configuration and is paired with Ford's 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine. The powerplant delivers 400hp and 555Nm of torque, maintaining the same output as the standard STX variant. Buyers seeking higher performance figures will need to consider other F-150 options, such as the 450hp EcoBoost V6 or the formidable Raptor R, which houses a supercharged 5.2-litre V8 producing an immense 720hp. Mechanically, the F-150 Lobo adopts a four-wheel-drive system equipped with an electronically controlled, on-demand two-speed transfer case. It offers selectable drive modes, including 2H, 4A, 4H, and 4L, catering to both on-road agility and off-road capability. The truck's practical credentials remain solid, with a payload capacity of up to 657kg and a towing capacity rated at 3,583 kg. While its performance remains largely unchanged, the Lobo package is focused on style and street presence. The visual transformation includes a comprehensive 10-piece ground effects kit and numerous blacked-out design elements. A cowl hood, bespoke front grille, and a dual-layer LED light bar give the front end a more commanding appearance. Ford has also updated the taillights and introduced subtle Lobo badging to reinforce the identity of this special model. Further distinguishing the Lobo from other STX models are exclusive 22-inch gloss black alloy wheels, paired with a rear suspension drop of two inches to create a lower, sportier stance. The rear view is enhanced by visible dual exhaust tips, a feature notably absent on the Maverick Lobo. Although black paint may suit its aggressive design, Ford offers a choice of finishes, including Atlas Blue, Rapid Red, Carbonised Grey, and Oxford White for added variety. Ford has priced the F-150 Lobo at USD 59,995 (RM282,000). The cost places the Lobo around USD 4,695 (RM22,100) above the base STX model, reflecting the extensive cosmetic upgrades and exclusive styling elements that define this bold new entrant in the full-size street truck segment.
Miami Herald
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Henry Payne: Ford F-150 joins Maverick with hip Lobo model
DETROIT - The street truck craze is back, and Ford is jumping in with both feet - or at least both its F-150 and Maverick models. The F-150 Lobo joins the Maverick Lobo in the market with a modified, slammed and tricked truck. Where the Maverick's signature trick is a dual rear clutch pack for tire-burning, sideways drifting, the F-150 Lobo brings an old-school trick: Ford's raucous, 400-horsepower, 410-torque, 5.0-liter V-8 engine. Similar to Mav, the F-150 is lowered (by two inches) with painted rocker panels and signature, brooding fascia and grille lighting. "The F-150 Lobo is the result of recognizing an under-served audience of potential F-150 customers," said street truck enthusiast Josh Blundo, Maverick/F-150 Lobo lead exterior designer. "For years, they have been taking factory pickup trucks and lowering them. Adding more power. Leaning on street styling. From an automaker, this has been an untapped market for two decades." Factory street pickups of yore - think the 1990 Chevy 454 SS, 1993 Ford SVT Lightning, and 2005 Dodge Rumble Bee - have been distinguished by aggressive front air dams, hood scoops, lowered chassis, painted rocker panels, sporty wheels and growly engines. Growly V-8s like the 345-horsepower 5.7-liter Hemi that was stuffed into the Dodge. The F-150 Lobo delivers on many of those features while building the street rat in-house, complete with factory warranty. When Lobo goes on sale this fall, customers can enter the F-150 website configurator, choose the menacing, midnight-trimmed STX package starting at $42,015, then select Lobo. The Lobo starts at $59,995 and comes standard with a roomy Crew Cab and 5.5-foot pickup bed. "When it came time to imagine an F-150 Lobo - on the heels of helping create the new Maverick Lobo last year - I didn't have to look far to know what prospective customers would want," said designer Blundo, a veteran street trucker. "Drop it. Give it V-8 sound and performance. Make dual exhaust tips standard. Add aggressive styling. And give it a face that looks ... sinister." If the Maverick Lobo upgrades to a 238-horse turbo-4 from the standard hybrid, then the F-150 chooses one of the big pickup's most menacing engines for its soundtrack. The F-150 Lobo gets its muscle from Ford's 5.0-liter V-8, complete with dual exhaust out back under the painted bumper. Insert the key in the ignition, wake Lobo up and give it a couple of good BRAAAPS to wake the street. Ford then marries it to a standard 4x4 system to put that power to the ground. In the case of Maverick Lobo, Ford added twin clutch packs in the rear to encourage drifts. Further enhancements include bigger brakes, enhanced cooling, stitched and Lobo-monogrammed seats, and a Lobo mode for truck-focused hooning. Not F-150 Lobo. The big Ford's focuses on aesthetic enhancements like black trim, a light bar bisecting the front grille, hood vents, and its signature Lobo badge aft of the front fender. Beneath the skin is STX's familiar cloth interior and V-8. No drifting kit, no special stitching – not even the dramatic Turbofan wheel option found on little brother Lobo. The big truck will tow 7,900 pounds, however. For motorheads looking for more V-8 punch, they can option the $12,350 Performance 700 package on top of the Lobo model - which brings in the Mustang GT500's fire-breathing, supercharged, 5.0-liter engine that pushes out a staggering 700 horsepower. Huzzah. F-150 comes with one wheel option: gloss-black 22-inchers. The new F-150 Lobo is available in five exterior colors: Agate Black Metallic, Atlas Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray, Oxford White and Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. ____ Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
