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2010 Ford F-150 Platinum Toronto
2010 Ford F-150 Platinum Toronto
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New Ford F-150 Trucks Toronto
2010 Ford F-150 Platinum
F-150 as it is possible to get without shifting to a full-on luxury car — this thing really is the reincarnation of the now-gone Lincoln pickup.
Similarly, climbing into the Platinum’s five-foot-five bed is a simple venture. Deploying the step system from the tailgate allows one to climb in with decorum. There are also all the tie-downs and dividers needed to lash cargo properly. The tester also featured a three-piece hard tonneau cover ($1,300 before the $1,000 credit). This, when combined with the lockable tailgate, keeps any valuables stored beneath safe.
The final touch is overkill in the realm of things — open any of the doors and the running boards power down into position. Close the door and they slide back under the vehicle. My only question: What happens when the running boards are caked with a heavy layer of ice or snow?
As for the rest of it, well, the Platinum is not a wuss of a thing. The 5.4-litre V8 (310 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque) and six-speed automatic transmission combine to bring plenty of hop off the line and on through the mid-range. The limited-slip differential and P275/55R20 wheel/tire package deliver a ton of traction, which helps to quell unwanted wheelspin in the first place. AdvanceTrac (a stability/traction control system) then takes care of what does surface. Likewise, hammer into a corner and the oversized tires deliver plenty of lateral grip as the suspension works to limit the amount of body roll. The good news is it accomplishes this without beating up the riders when the road takes a turn for the worse.
Even the steering has some semblance of feel and feedback. It is just not what’s expected, especially of a truck that can tow 4,173 kilograms and includes a built-into-the-dash trailer brake controller.
More surprising is the off-road ability. While I did not put its true potential to the test, a quick jaunt down a gnarly access road and over a mound of clay proved it will take the occupants to that desolate fishing hole without getting mired in its own mediocrity.
How the modern pickup truck has changed. The F-150 Platinum is both a full-on workhorse and a luxurious ride at the same time. The more kilometres one piles on behind the wheel, the more one begins to appreciate its split personality — it will pull a horse/boat trailer by day and can be valet parked beside the Ferraris of the world at night. I’m not sure I would have traded my old pickup truck in had it possessed similar attributes and abilities.
THE SPECS
Type of vehicle: Four-wheel-drive full-sized pickup
Engine: 5.4L SOHC V8
Power: 310 hp @ 5,200 rpm; 365 lb-ft of torque @ 3,500 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manumatic
Brakes: Four-wheel disc with ABS
Tires: P275/55R20
Transport Canada fuel economy L/100 km: 15.6 city, 11.2 hwy.
Standard features: Dual-zone automatic climate control, power locks, windows, heated mirrors and sunroof, cruise control, power pedals, power tilt steering, leather upholstery, 10-way power front buckets with driver’s memory, heated/cooled front seats, heated rear seats, Sony AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3/Sirius satellite with steering wheel-mounted controls, Bluetooth, Ford Sync and MyKey, keyless entry, driver information centre, rain-sensing wipers, reverse-sensing sonar with backup camera, trailer brake and sway control
Ontario Trucks Deals New Ford F-150,
Ajax, Alliston,Ancaster, Aurora, Barrie, Belleville,Bolton,Bowmanville,Bracebridge, Bramalea, Brampton, Brantford, Brighton,Brooklin, Burlington, Caledon, Caledonia, Cambridge, Cayuga, Charlton, Chelmsford, Claremont,Clarington, Cobourg,Cochrane,Colborne,Collingwood,Cookstown,
Dundas,Etobicoke,Flamborough,Huntsville, Innisfil, Kenora, Keswick, Kingston, Kitchener,Kleinburg, Lindsay, Listowel, Markham, Meaford, Midland, Milton,Mississauga,Newcastle, Newmarket, North York,Oakville,
Orangeville, Orillia, Oshawa, Owen Sound,Parry Sound,Peterborough,
Pickering, Port Elgin, Port Perry, Prescott, Richmond Hill, Sarnia, Scarborough, Schomberg, Shelburne, Simcoe,Stoney Creek, Stratford, Strathroy, Sudbury, Sutton, Thornhill, Thunder Bay, Timmins, Toronto,Trenton,Unionville,Uxbridge,Vaughan,Walkerton, Wasaga Beach,Waterdown,Waterloo,Wawa,Welland,Whitby, Woodbridge, Woodstock
| FX4 (3) |
| Lariat (6) |
| STX (2) |
| SVT Raptor (1) |
| XL (8) |
| XLT (12) |
New Ford F-150 Trucks Toronto
2010 Ford F-150 Platinum
F-150 as it is possible to get without shifting to a full-on luxury car — this thing really is the reincarnation of the now-gone Lincoln pickup.
Similarly, climbing into the Platinum’s five-foot-five bed is a simple venture. Deploying the step system from the tailgate allows one to climb in with decorum. There are also all the tie-downs and dividers needed to lash cargo properly. The tester also featured a three-piece hard tonneau cover ($1,300 before the $1,000 credit). This, when combined with the lockable tailgate, keeps any valuables stored beneath safe.
The final touch is overkill in the realm of things — open any of the doors and the running boards power down into position. Close the door and they slide back under the vehicle. My only question: What happens when the running boards are caked with a heavy layer of ice or snow?
As for the rest of it, well, the Platinum is not a wuss of a thing. The 5.4-litre V8 (310 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque) and six-speed automatic transmission combine to bring plenty of hop off the line and on through the mid-range. The limited-slip differential and P275/55R20 wheel/tire package deliver a ton of traction, which helps to quell unwanted wheelspin in the first place. AdvanceTrac (a stability/traction control system) then takes care of what does surface. Likewise, hammer into a corner and the oversized tires deliver plenty of lateral grip as the suspension works to limit the amount of body roll. The good news is it accomplishes this without beating up the riders when the road takes a turn for the worse.
Even the steering has some semblance of feel and feedback. It is just not what’s expected, especially of a truck that can tow 4,173 kilograms and includes a built-into-the-dash trailer brake controller.
More surprising is the off-road ability. While I did not put its true potential to the test, a quick jaunt down a gnarly access road and over a mound of clay proved it will take the occupants to that desolate fishing hole without getting mired in its own mediocrity.
How the modern pickup truck has changed. The F-150 Platinum is both a full-on workhorse and a luxurious ride at the same time. The more kilometres one piles on behind the wheel, the more one begins to appreciate its split personality — it will pull a horse/boat trailer by day and can be valet parked beside the Ferraris of the world at night. I’m not sure I would have traded my old pickup truck in had it possessed similar attributes and abilities.
THE SPECS
Type of vehicle: Four-wheel-drive full-sized pickup
Engine: 5.4L SOHC V8
Power: 310 hp @ 5,200 rpm; 365 lb-ft of torque @ 3,500 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manumatic
Brakes: Four-wheel disc with ABS
Tires: P275/55R20
Transport Canada fuel economy L/100 km: 15.6 city, 11.2 hwy.
Standard features: Dual-zone automatic climate control, power locks, windows, heated mirrors and sunroof, cruise control, power pedals, power tilt steering, leather upholstery, 10-way power front buckets with driver’s memory, heated/cooled front seats, heated rear seats, Sony AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3/Sirius satellite with steering wheel-mounted controls, Bluetooth, Ford Sync and MyKey, keyless entry, driver information centre, rain-sensing wipers, reverse-sensing sonar with backup camera, trailer brake and sway control
Ontario Trucks Deals New Ford F-150,
Ajax, Alliston,Ancaster, Aurora, Barrie, Belleville,Bolton,Bowmanville,Bracebridge, Bramalea, Brampton, Brantford, Brighton,Brooklin, Burlington, Caledon, Caledonia, Cambridge, Cayuga, Charlton, Chelmsford, Claremont,Clarington, Cobourg,Cochrane,Colborne,Collingwood,Cookstown,
Dundas,Etobicoke,Flamborough,Huntsville, Innisfil, Kenora, Keswick, Kingston, Kitchener,Kleinburg, Lindsay, Listowel, Markham, Meaford, Midland, Milton,Mississauga,Newcastle, Newmarket, North York,Oakville,
Orangeville, Orillia, Oshawa, Owen Sound,Parry Sound,Peterborough,
Pickering, Port Elgin, Port Perry, Prescott, Richmond Hill, Sarnia, Scarborough, Schomberg, Shelburne, Simcoe,Stoney Creek, Stratford, Strathroy, Sudbury, Sutton, Thornhill, Thunder Bay, Timmins, Toronto,Trenton,Unionville,Uxbridge,Vaughan,Walkerton, Wasaga Beach,Waterdown,Waterloo,Wawa,Welland,Whitby, Woodbridge, Woodstock
| FX4 (3) |
| Lariat (6) |
| STX (2) |
| SVT Raptor (1) |
| XL (8) |
| XLT (12) |
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