All New Models Coming
The F-150 pickup and its stablemate, the Explorer Sport Trac, a hybrid SUV/pickup built off of Ford’s Explorer chassis, gets some new looks and capabilities.
The FX2 is an example of the new styling changes and cab/pickup bed options Ford is rolling out with its F-150 line next year.It looks aggressive both because of its design and its stance. The F-150 FX series was originally introduced in model.
The ‘07 Explorer Sport Trac is an all-new version of the SUV with the cargo box of a truck. The 4.5-foot cargo box is made from corrosion-proof sheet molded composite (SMC) with a molded-in black inner liner that is dent-proof and resists scratches. The box is notched, allowing customers to place two 2×4 boards across the span to provide tiered storage of materials, including the ubiquitous 4×8 plywood sheets.
The big news from General Motors is the total makeover of its Chevrolet truck Silverado and GMC truck Sierra pickups. “Our new model redesign will give the Silverado and Sierra more refinements, more power, and more safety features.
The first ‘07 Silverado and Sierra pickups to roll off the production line at the end of the year are going to be crew cab models, followed by extended cabs and then the standard pickups. models of those pickups will be renamed the Silverado Classic and Sierra Classic to distinguish them from the ‘07 versions.
Available with Duramax 6600 6.6-liter turbodiesel engines delivering 250 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, also standard on the Savana and Express vans will be GM’s StabiliTrak for better handling and safety. The company’s OnStar communications package will be optional. According to GM, its goal is to make the OnStar system standard on nearly all of its retail vehicles in the United Stat including light trucks.
Nissan plans only minor changes to its Frontier and Titan pickups. For the Frontier, different bed configurations and choices will be made available, with the addition of an auxiliary jack on some models. The SE, LE and NISMO trim levels will have LEV2 and ULEV Emission Certification.
For the Titan, engine power is going to jump to 315-320 horsepower, and a new chrome package will offer chrome step rails, rims, mirrors, etc. The Titan is available in King Cab and Crew Cab body styles, each with a standard 305 horsepower 5.6-liter DOHC V8 and a choice of 4×4 or 4×2 drive; the higher horsepower engine package is optional.
The Frontier and Titan are also going to play bigger roles in Nissan North America’s (NNA) new Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) and Fleet Division, “This is a major part of Nissan’s future profit and volume plans for the United States.
