Ford’s F-150 Lightning STX replaces the XLT whereas boosting vary and energy

Ford has unveiled a brand new F-150 Lightning variant known as the STX that brings further vary and a rugged angle to the lineup. The mannequin is probably going a response to slipping F-150 Lightning gross sales and was designed primarily based on buyer suggestions, the corporate mentioned. It should exchange the current XLT model on the similar beginning worth.

Slotting in close to the underside of the lineup after the Lightning Professional, the STX trim gives an improve in vary and energy over the XLT. The brand new twin motor system delivers 536 horsepower whereas retaining 775 pound-feet of torque, up from the XLT’s 452 horsepower. Vary will go up considerably to 290 miles in comparison with 240 miles on the present mannequin.

There are additionally beauty adjustments for individuals who need their pick-ups to look rugged. The STX trim provides new off-road wheels, all-terrain tires and operating boards borrowed from the F-150 Tremor. It includes a new grille, non-compulsory black vinyl flooring, blue accent strains and STX badging all over the place you look together with on the seats. On prime of the common paint choices, it is going to are available in two new colours: Argon Blue and Marsh Grey.

Ford expects the F-150 Lightning STX to be its prime vendor subsequent yr, in response to inner gross sales projections. “Clients have been asking for a rugged F-150 Lightning with extra vary than the usual vary XLT,” mentioned advertising supervisor Will Marchand in a press launch. “Till now, if these homeowners wished a rugged F-150 Lightning, they needed to flip to the aftermarket to construct the truck they wished.” The brand new mannequin will seem in Ford dealerships early subsequent yr beginning at $63,345, not together with vacation spot expenses.