The Ford F-series has been the best-selling vehicle in the country for over four decades, for obvious reasons. Besides being a capable workhorse, Ford's pickup truck is also comfortable and fun to drive. With its electric powertrain, the F-150 Lightning is perfectly suited for New Mexico drivers navigating everything from city streets to desert highways.
What Makes the F-150 Lightning Special
The best thing about the Ford F-150 Lightning, besides its impressive electric powertrain, is that it's still a classic pickup truck at its core. Drivers will find the same comfortable and feature-rich interior, rugged looks, and sturdy build they expect from a F-150. However, electric technology makes it quicker and more economical than ever before.
Ford F-150 Lightning Trim Levels
The F-150 Lightning is available in five trim levels:
- Pro: The entry-level F-150 is filled with useful and exciting standard features. These include LED headlights, 18-inch gloss-black wheels, an electronic-locking rear axle for improved traction at low speeds, and DC fast-charging capability.
- XLT: The next trim takes it up a notch by adding comfort-oriented features like a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and onboard scales to help you measure the payload weight.
- Flash: The next trim adds even more exciting features, including 20-inch alloy wheels, a keyless entry system with push-button start, and a heated steering wheel.
- Lariat: This trim brings a few quality-of-life features, including heated rear seats, a twin-panel sunroof, and leather upholstery.
- Platinum: The top-of-the-line F-150 Lightning adds luxury features like massaging front seats, a 14-speaker premium Bang & Olufsen audio system, and a complete towing package.
No matter the trim, the F-150 Lightning gives drivers across Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, and the entire Bernalillo County area the power and versatility they need for work and play.
Performance Specifications and Capabilities
These are the Ford F-150 Lightning's main specs:
- Battery options and range estimates: The standard battery provides up to 230 miles of range, while the extended-range version improves that figure to 320 miles of range.
- Towing and payload capacity: The F-150 Lightning can tow up to 10,000 pounds when properly equipped. It can also haul up to 2,235 pounds.
Technology and Interior Features
Even the standard Ford F-150 Lightning comes with plenty of exciting infotainment features. These include a large 12-inch touch-screen interface, wireless smartphone connectivity through Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, a digital instrument cluster, satellite radio, and an integrated navigation system.
It also comes with essential active safety features like automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning, a lane-keeping system, and parking sensors. Higher trims come with Ford's BlueCruise system, which uses special sensors to provide hands-free driving on select highways.
Book a Test Drive Today
The best way to see what the Ford F-150 Lightning has to offer is by taking it for a drive. You can do that by contacting us at Chalmers Ford and booking a test drive. We'll be here to assist you and answer any questions you may have about the vehicle and what it can do for you and for your family. Contact us today to schedule your test drive.