Ford F-150 Lobo Unveiled with V8 Power
The Ford F-150 range has been bolstered by the introduction of the Lobo, a new variant that brings a meaner, lowered appearance and a V8 soundtrack to the table. The Lobo is powered by a naturally-aspirated 5.0-litre ‘Coyote’ V8 petrol engine, producing 298kW and 556Nm.
Despite its sportier looks, the V8 engine in the Lobo doesn’t benefit from any performance upgrades. It is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system featuring an electronically-controlled two-speed transfer case with modes including 2H, 4A, 4H, and 4L.
The Lobo is based on the STX trim and rides on 22-inch gloss black alloy wheels with Bridgestone Alenza all-season tyres. Notably, the rear is dropped by 51mm (2.0 inches), giving it a lowered stance. The variant also boasts a ten-piece bodykit, dual exhaust pipes, and a unique four-part light bar across the blacked-out grille.
Other distinguishing features include a redesigned lower air intake with a mesh grille, cowl bonnet, and blacked-out vents, badging, and detailing. The Lobo is exclusively available as a four-door SuperCrew with a 1.68m (5.5 foot) cargo tray.
The F-150 Lobo will hit US showrooms in the third quarter of 2025, with pricing starting from US$59,995 (A$92,440) before taxes, approximately US$5000 more than the 4×4 SuperCrew STX it’s based on.
The ‘Lobo’ name, Spanish for ‘wolf’, has been used by Ford of Mexico since 1996 for most F-150 models, excluding the base trim, to give the pickup a youthful appeal and counter a significant sales decline.
The introduction of the Lobo to the US market follows Ford’s first use of the nameplate in 2024 for the unibody Maverick ute, aimed at appealing to younger buyers with a more menacing look.
Due to its V8 engine and late introduction, it’s unlikely the Lobo will be part of the F-150 range in Australia when the facelifted model arrives later this year.
