Ford Middle East just revealed latest models of three of its iconic products, ahead of the 2017 Dubai International Motorshow. In a recent launch event, out of the smoke came the new-generation 2018 Ford Expedition, 2018 Ford Mustang and 2018 F-150.
Here is what to expect from Ford’s latest additions to their line-up…
2018 FORD EXPEDITION FULL SIZE SUV
The 2018 Ford Expedition – now available in the Middle East – is a properly handsome and rugged full-size SUV and is all-new ground up. It has a great new design inside and out, is equipped with smart technologies, and delivers on the promise of more power…and is also expected to have greater towing capability than any other SUV in its class.
Under the hood is a second-generation 3.5-litre EcoBoost® twin-turbo V6 engine with standard Auto Start-Stop plus a segment-exclusive new 10-speed automatic transmission. Offering up to 400 horsepower on Platinum models along with a whopping 610Nm of torque, this new-generation Ford Full-size the most powerful Expedition ever. he last one we drove was a 2017 YM vehicle and that was plenty quick. This one is expected to be even quicker!
The new-generation Expedition’s Terrain Management System has up to 7 drive modes including a Sand Mode, paired with a 2-speed transfer case with low gear range and a rear electronic limited-slip differential that allows a full differential lock. So if the taking the beaten track is your style of travel, this may be your family’s perfect road companion.
The 2018 Ford Expedition also offers the best-in class leg room as well as hip room in both the second and third row seats.
2018 FORD MUSTANG COUPE
Muscle car fans rejoice! The newly-refreshed 2018 Ford Mustang is also here. It now comes with a sleeker design – mostly thanks to restyled headlamps – more advanced technology and even more muscle under the hood.
The revised V8 now delivers 460 horsepower on the GT with 570 Nm of torque and 310 horsepower on the EcoBoost® turbo engine with 475 Nm torque. The new 2018 Mustang also offers the new 10-speed auto transmission on all models with an upgraded manual on the GT.
Customers have more ways than ever to personalise their Mustang with new paint colours, a variety of wheel choices and its new optional 12-inch customisable digital instrument cluster which it receives from the legendary Ford GT supercar.
For a read of our road test review of the 2017 Ford Mustang GT, click here!
2018 FORD F-150 FULL-SIZE PICK-UP TRUCK
Along with the two mentioned above, they also revealed the much-anticipated 2018 Ford F-150 pick-up truck, one that has been designed to be tougher, smarter, and more capable than ever offering the best-in-class towing and payload for the Middle East’s pickup drivers.
The new F-150 has best-in-class towing – up to six tonne courtesy of the 3.5-litre EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 and enhanced 5.0-litre V8.
For 2018, the new truck arrives with more sophisticated styling, more technologies, a segment-first 10-speed automatic transmission and F-150’s most advanced engine line-up yet. The F-150, as you already know, is part of Ford’s F-Series truck line-up – America’s best-selling truck for 40 consecutive years and its best-selling vehicle for 35 years and is gaining popularity in leaps and bounds in the Middle East.
To have a closer look at these vehicles and more, Ford’s whole range will be on display at the Dubai International Motor Show from 14-18 November, 2017 in Hall 1.
