The photo of which is posted in the article gives the impression of an unreal lacquered handsome man. The restrained growl of the seven-liter engine completes the picture - the giant is ready to start. SUV with all-wheel drive Ford F 650 will pass everywhere, it is noticeable without any documentary evidence. To inspect the car, you need to walk around it, so on each side you can find interesting technical innovations.
exclusivity
A unique technical solution is incorporated in two gas tanks located along the sides on the left and right under the doors. Steps for landing in the passenger compartment of the car are integrated into the fuel tanks. A double effect has been achieved: huge gas tanks are attached in the best possible way, and at the same time the issue of a comfortable fit in the car is solved.
Construction and modifications
Ford F 650 is one of the most rational models in the all-terrain vehicle class. planned with the only correct calculation that will serve the driver and passengers for comfort and convenience. At first glance, the Ford F 650 with such dimensions should accommodate at least eight people, but according to the documents, its passenger capacity is only five seats. This arrangement is associated with a voluminous luggage compartment. In fact, the Ford F 650 model is a closed truck with a double comfortable cab.
However, among the modifications of the basic version there is an option with an open body. A car without a luggage sector with ten passenger seats has also been developed. The Ford F 650 car is a good basis for various tuning developments. Many design companies around the world buy a car in order to create a unique design of their own based on it.
Ford F 650: Specifications
Dimensions and weight parameters:
- vehicle length - 7696 mm;
- height - 3026 mm;
- width - 2433 mm;
- wheelbase - 4927 mm;
- number of seats - 5;
- body type - pickup;
- fuel tank capacity - 256 liters;
- equipped car weight - 11655 kg;
Power point
- Engine type - gasoline, atmospheric, without turbines;
- food - injection injection;
- arrangement of cylinders - V-shaped; number of cylinders - 10;
- number of valves per combustion chamber - 3;
- working volume - 7200 cubic meters / cm;
- maximum power - 365 hp;
- transmission - six-speed, manual gearbox;
- in mixed mode - 23 liters;
- scheme - all-wheel drive, with a switchable differential;
The Ford F 650, whose fuel consumption sometimes reaches 28-30 liters per hundred kilometers in extreme conditions, can travel no more than 800 km without refueling.
Chassis
- Frame construction, with channel spars;
- front independent, with spring-hydraulic shock absorption and;
- rear dependent suspension, articulated-lever, with hydraulic damping and stabilizer beam;
- disc brakes on all wheels;
- liquid pressure regulator - depending on the load;
- brake system diagonal, double-circuit;
The F 650 off-road jeep is built on the chassis of Ford light trucks and has the corresponding characteristics. The car was modified several times, resulting in a whole family of giant cars, including the Ford Mammoth, a giant limousine often used at wedding ceremonies by representatives of high American society.
On the basis of the F 650, elite all-terrain vehicles such as Super Duty are also being created - cars with a high seating position and huge wheels for driving on complete off-road. There is no practical application of such models, but the record achievements of the Ford company are on the face.
Buying a Ford F 650
It is impossible to buy a new car on the Russian market, since the model is not supplied. Buying a car in the USA and transporting it to Russia by sea is a daunting task, and also fabulously expensive. The cost of customs duties is added to the costs. Thus, a car worth 110 thousand dollars will cost half a million.
You can buy a car in America and send it as baggage. In this case, the waiting period for delivery will be about one and a half years without a guarantee of safety, since the car is in transit with virtually no documents that have real legal force. In short, the risk is very high.
The only way to purchase this prestigious SUV at an affordable price is to contact the seller through an ad. However, in this case, you need to be careful and exercise maximum caution, since cars of this class are not sold for no reason at all, and you can expect a catch, serious technical defects or hidden breakdowns. If the car is bought without a comprehensive technical expertise, then in the future you need to be prepared to purchase very expensive spare parts and no less expensive repairs. Moreover, parts can only be purchased through intermediaries, upon prior request, and then wait several months for them to be delivered from the United States.
10 years ago, a full-size Titan King Cab pickup truck was launched at the Nissan plant in the USA. With all due respect to technology, the Japanese did not understand the mysterious American soul. Although their car meets the overseas full size standard, it is too big for ordinary motorists - they complain about the lack of a single cab option with a V6 engine - and the Titan is clearly cramped for advanced American drivers. They are used to bigger cars.
How practical and inexpensive farm trucks (pick-up in English "to deliver") turned into chrome-plated monsters, we will leave psychoanalysts to judge. We can only observe the fruits of mechanical evolution. Introducing the five most impressive pickups.
The full size standard provides for a car frame structure, rear or four-wheel drive, a large engine and even larger dimensions. The flagship of Ford pickups - the F650 / 750 model fully meets these requirements. Some dealers are trying to pass it off as a commercial vehicle, but its cargo platform is smaller than that of the Gazelle, and the carrying capacity is not included in the technical specifications.
But the impressive dimensions of the pickup truck are emphasized: height 3 meters, width 2.4, length - almost 8. Under the hood it has a 6.7-liter electronically controlled Cummins turbodiesel connected to an automatic transmission. The maximum speed is 130 kilometers per hour, the declared fuel consumption is 13 liters per 100 kilometers.
Standard equipment includes leather upholstery (selectable in one or two colors), power accessories with air conditioning, rear camera, three TVs, high-end audio system with amplifier and subwoofers, 40-inch sunroof, air suspension, chrome-plated fuel tanks, triple horn signal and Line-X protective coating of the body. Even with some of the listed accessories, the cost of a pickup truck will approach $100,000. In general, a suitable truck for transporting fertilizers.
Navistar International CXT
Without further ado, the designers of the well-known truck manufacturer Navistar International took the engine and chassis from a serial concrete mixer, hoisted a double cab on them, covered the rest of the short frame with a semblance of a body and got a CXT pickup truck.
In the characteristics of large pickups, the mass of towed cargo is always noted - apparently, from the addiction of Americans to motor homes and boats on a trailer. In the case of the CXT, the boat could be underwater, as it is capable of hauling 20 tons, a record even for the US.
A nine-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 330 horsepower consumes 25 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, the tank holds 280 liters, the external modesty of the car - bumpers, mirrors and a radiator grille are not chrome-plated, but made of polished aluminum - is offset by the luxury of the interior: the interior is trimmed with leather and wood, all seats fold out, an expensive multimedia system with satellite TV and a DVD player is installed in the center console. The cab itself is mounted on air suspension. The cost of luxury equipment exceeds 100 thousand dollars.
Chevrolet Kodiak
Like its Navistar counterpart, the Kodiak is built around a mid-range truck. It is available in rear and all-wheel drive versions. In general, you can’t come to the USA and say: give me just such a truck. You need to choose from several options for frames, engines, transmissions, rear axles, not to mention smaller parts. As a result, almost every car is unique, which additionally warms the hearts of their owners.
Kodiak is a subspecies of brown bear living in the USA, the largest predator on land. The dimensions of the pickup justify the proud name - the footboard of the cab is at the level of the average person's belt, replacing a 20-inch wheel with a wide tire is not an occupation for women.
Under the hood, the Kodiak has a V8 diesel engine with a capacity of 300 horsepower, cargo springs have been replaced by air suspension. The cabin is equipped with an expensive multimedia system with navigation, several TVs and subwoofers. The "carbon-look" interior panels look odd, but the car's $70,000 price tag drives all other thoughts away.
Freightliner P4XL
A hallmark of large and expensive American pickups is the spartan driver's seat. On request, of course, an aquarium with goldfish will be installed - in a mahogany frame - but as a standard, the owner of a car for 70 thousand dollars or more gets a simple, like a Gazelle, steering wheel without any additional buttons, the same modest panel appliances with switches a la "Ikarus" and a pair of wide cup holders. However, the lack of airbags or parking sensors can be understood - they are not put in tanks either.
Passengers Freightliner is ready to entertain installed in the ceiling DVD-player, the driver - the roar of a 13-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 450 horsepower. For a traffic police inspector, such a pickup truck will become a puzzle: what category of rights to require? In the United States, pickup trucks of any size are driven like cars, and according to our current rules, cars with an authorized mass of more than 3.5 tons are trucks or buses (Chevrolet Tahoe owners have already encountered this nuance). However, the Freightliner pickup is such a rare bird in Russia that even its price is unknown.
The king of pickup trucks is a car built on the basis of the Ford F750 by Dunkel Industries. There is no need to hook up a motorhome to it, since everything you need for life is in the cabin. For example, a bar and a huge bed. Therefore, the "dunkela" trailer is equipped for the transport of a passenger car - a boat of the type.
The length of the pickup is almost 10 meters, width 2.5, height 3.6. On the first floor of the cab, in addition to the driver's seat, there is a kitchen with a gas stove, a sofa with a TV and a shower with a toilet, on the second floor there is a bedroom under panoramic windows. The driver's compartment has six seats and two TV panels. Surveillance camera monitors are arranged in a circle.
There is a mount for a couple of ATVs on the roof, and the cargo bed can be raised like a dump truck. This was done not to make it more convenient to dump potatoes, but to facilitate the unloading of ATVs. Wide awnings extend from the sides of the Dunkel, and the lower body kit unfolds, turning into seats.
All this economy goes with the help of a seven-liter Caterpillar diesel engine and a Fabco all-wheel drive system borrowed from the military. The pickup is equipped with three winches with a force of 24 tons each and hydraulic jacks. The miracle has one minus - it exists in a single copy and is not for sale.
Since the practical value of large pickups is unclear, a game of tug-of-war is popular among their owners: two cars are chained by the towbars and accelerated as much as possible. Often the fun ends with a chain break, which leads drivers to childish delight.
The Russians, as always, have an asymmetric answer. Who has not yet seen the drift on BelAZ in the Kemerovo quarry, we recommend that you look.
Such cars attract the attention of all road users. Moreover, almost all pedestrians turn around on such vehicles.
However, today the site has prepared a selection of the most expensive and most luxurious pickup trucks, which many consider to be "workhorses". Of course, at the moment, cars of this segment are not so popular in Russia, but over time, the trend may change, and then you, dear car enthusiasts who love luxury, will know which cars are worth paying attention to.
So, top 10 most expensive and luxurious pickup trucks in the world, which are able to turn the idea of \u200b\u200bcars in this segment. Note that we are talking about production cars, and not about modernized versions of cars that have been in the workshops of various tuning studios.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country
Chevrolet Silverado High Country Crew Cab
Photo: ChevroletThis American brand truck, depending on the wishes of customers and their wallet, can be equipped with the most luxurious interior, as well as many luxury options, as a result of which the cost of a pickup truck can exceed $50,000.
For the most luxurious and most complete variation of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country pickup truck, it uses a powerful V8 power unit with a displacement of 5.3 liters.
Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Laramie Limited
Photo: RamRemembering the beginning of our conversation, many believe that the brand produces only "workhorses" that are ready to "faithfully" serve their master. However, the manufacturer's lineup includes the 3500 Heavy Duty Laramie Limited.
This large and luxurious machine is equipped with a high-performance supercharged V8 engine with a volume of 6.7 liters. The power reserve and traction of the car is enough to tow a trailer, the total mass of which is 13,000 kilograms. This pickup truck is really luxurious and very expensive.
Ford F-250 Platinum
Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum Crew Cab
Photo: FordThe "workhorse" of the Super Duty series has been on the world market for a long time, and during this time it has won the hearts of millions of motorists. The most luxurious and expensive variation of the popular pickup truck is the F-250 Platinum version. The issue price in the North American market is not less than 54 thousand dollars.
The luxury vehicle has luxurious and expensive interior trim that has nothing to do with the usual Blue Oval trucks. The "hot heart" of the car is a gasoline or diesel power unit.
Ford F-350 Platinum
Ford F-350 Platinum
Photo: FordThis car, also belonging to the aforementioned Ford Super Duty series, is ranked among the top most expensive and luxurious pickup trucks in the world due to its exclusive exterior and interior design. At the same time, the price of the Ford F-350 Platinum pickup is slightly higher than that of the F-250 Platinum.
Ram 2500 Power Wagon Laramie
Ram 2500 Power Wagon Laramie
Photo: RamFor the specified amount, customers receive not only the most complete car, but also a V8 power unit with a working volume of 6.4 liters, which is capable of generating 350 forces and 542 Nm of torque.
Ford F-150 Platinum 4×4 SuperCrew
Photo: FordThe American auto giant's lineup has many luxury pickup modifications, one of which is the F-150 Platinum 4 × 4 SuperCrew model. The price of such a truck starts at 61 thousand dollars.
The specified amount includes not only the luxurious design of the interior of the car with an aluminum body, but also the productive 3.5 V6 EcoBoost engine. Its return is 365 forces. Torque - 570 Nm.
GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali DURAMAX
Photo: GMCPickup GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali DURAMAX can also be attributed to those modified serial trucks that are ready to empty the pocket of a car enthusiast. The minimum price tag of the car is from 63 thousand dollars.
In the engine compartment of the pickup is a 397-horsepower Duramax diesel engine, the torque of which is 1,038 Nm. If the client wishes, the car can be optionally equipped with many different "charms" that will turn it into a real luxury truck.
GMC Sierra 3500 Denali DURAMAX
Photo: GMCAlso in the ranking of the top 10 most luxurious and expensive serial pickups on the planet was the Sierra 3500 Denali DURAMAX model. This older brother of the 2500HD Denali DURAMAX is a little more expensive, but it also offers a wide range of premium options that are not typical of this car segment.
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD High Country
Photo: ChevroletThe cost of this luxurious "American" is not less than 64 thousand dollars. Moreover, in this modification, the car is the most expensive version of the High Country. As a power unit, a V8 diesel engine or a gasoline unit is offered.
Ford F-450 Platinum
Ford F-450 Platinum
Photo: FordOf our entire ranking of the top 10 most expensive and luxurious pickup trucks in the world, the Ford F-450 Platinum is the most expensive. The cost of such a car at home is at least 68 thousand dollars. In the engine compartment of this truck, a 6.7-liter 8-cylinder unit is comfortably located, which, according to the company, can not only surprise with its characteristics, but also not regret the money spent.
An article about reliable and high-quality pickups - their features and characteristics. At the end of the article - a video on how to choose a pickup truck.
The content of the article:
A typical transport of American farmers - a pickup truck - is distinguished by its power, absolute cross-country ability and spaciousness. It is indispensable for transporting goods, building materials, garden shrubs, even for suburban residents and just lovers of nature trips, a pickup truck is much more convenient than an SUV. In Russia, this type of car is less common, which can be explained by the rather high cost of the models themselves, their maintenance and refueling. And the domestic climate and road conditions set special requirements for the technical performance of cars: suspension reliability, ground clearance, corrosion resistance.
The modern, stylish design of pickups allows you to look spectacular not only against the backdrop of a rural landscape, but also in the city. And the high cost of such a car eloquently declares the status of its owner.
In the following review of the top of the best pickups - the most interesting and reliable pickup models presented on the Russian car market. By comparing the best pickups, you can also find out which pickup is the most reliable. So - top 10 best pickups:
An indestructible load-bearing frame, an impressive 210 mm ground clearance, a wheelbase of 2760 mm, an all-wheel drive system indicate that the car is designed for extreme driving in any conditions.
The 2017 model features an adjustable steering wheel, plenty of airbags (after all, the most reliable pickup should be as safe as possible), heated mirrors and decent interior trim. In addition, the car received a brake force distribution system and integrated safety in the form of ABS / ESP. The diesel version is interesting in that the handles and mirrors merge with the color of the body, an LED block is built into the headlights, the power windows are electrically controlled, and the interior is rich in multimedia and audio systems.
The petrol engine is presented in a single version - a 2.7-liter 135-horsepower unit with a 5-speed manual. Its main advantage is high torque even at low speeds.
The cost of this unreliable pickup for Russia starts from 784 thousand rubles for a model with a gasoline engine and from 1 million rubles for a diesel version.
What makes this vehicle unique among all available pickup truck offerings is its compactness. This 5-meter model with a 3-meter wheelbase and a ground clearance of 225 mm is presented in Russia in 5 versions: Aqua, Terra, Energy, Flame and Air.
Isuzu's appearance is very interesting: squinted headlights with cut corners, body-color mirrors, LED rear lights. The interior boasts a high-quality multimedia system, a TFT display on the dashboard, and the most luxurious Energy modification includes climate control, a power driver's seat and a leather interior.
The engine is a 2.5-liter 163-horsepower diesel unit, paired with an all-wheel drive 6-speed manual or automatic.
Price offers for a pickup vary from 1.7 to 2.2 million rubles.
The automaker advertises this mid-size 5-meter model as a modern off-road vehicle, equally suitable for outdoor activities in the country and for work or business. The second purpose is reinforced by the fact that the car can easily pull a 3.5-ton trailer, and the 230-millimeter ground clearance allows you to get to the most remote places.
In the exterior of the frame pickup, luxurious streamlined shapes, a massive bumper, spectacular LED headlights and a huge luggage compartment immediately catch the eye. Mirrors are equipped with built-in cameras, and independent suspension and a functional chassis will appeal to people who often have to overcome off-road.
The interior design is inexpensive, but stylish: high-quality finishing materials, informative tools, embossed steering wheel rim.
The mini-truck is powered by a 2.3-liter twin-turbo diesel with 160 hp or 190 hp, under which you can choose a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed automatic, as well as front- or rear-wheel drive.
The final cost of this reliable pickup has not yet been set for Russia, as the model should appear at car dealers towards the end of the year.
This bright representative of pickups is a real workhorse with a reinforced body structure, a cargo platform that opens in two planes, excellent handling in all conditions and independent suspension. Additionally, on a 5-meter body there are 8 cargo hooks for fixing transported items, each of which can withstand up to 160 kg of weight.
The roomy 5-seater saloon is especially comfortable thanks to a separate rear sofa, which can be easily turned into a full-fledged seat for three people by a reclining cushion.
The best equipment includes a navigator, a TFT-screen instrument panel, a rear-view camera, a heated steering wheel, a leather interior, 8 airbags and an engine start button.
Honda has a wide wheelbase of 3100 mm and a good ground clearance of 200 mm, which, together with a smart 4-mode all-wheel drive system, makes the pickup very passable.
At the heart of the car is a 3.5-liter petrol engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The new modification of the model immediately attracts attention with a powerful radiator grille, which gives the appearance a severe and even aggressive look. The car gives the impression of a heavy, brutal, but good-natured giant, ready for hard work. The dimensions of this monster correspond to the appearance: 6-meter length with a 2-meter width and almost 4-meter wheelbase.
Under the hood is a 5-liter 310-horsepower turbocharged diesel engine, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The carrying capacity of a pickup truck is a little less than a ton, but it is able to carry a trailer with a weight of 5.5 tons.
The most luxurious equipment consists of parking sensors, a navigator, a dashboard with an LCD display, several video cameras, climate control, and a very high-quality acoustic system. Of the electronic assistants, the most attractive are the tire pressure monitoring system and the blind spot monitoring system.
The cost of such a car starts from 2.3 million rubles.
These representatives of the pickup family are favorites of residents of many European countries, where they are sold in a wide variety of modifications. It is distinguished from an SUV by a higher position of the cabin, which provides the driver with an excellent view of the road, impressive dimensions of 5 meters in length and doors that swing open 90 degrees.
The latest generation Amarock received an updated design in the form of a rectangular grille and bi-xenon optics. There have been changes in the cabin: the driver was fitted with an ergonomic electric seat with contoured side bolsters.
The multifunction steering wheel can control the phone, multimedia system and radio, while the smart sound system will automatically amplify the driver's voice so that rear seat passengers can hear it clearly. The range of standard equipment has expanded, now even the basic version has parking sensors and ABS.
Reinforced turbocharged diesel 3-liter pickup engine develops up to 224 hp, and also boasts a unique design to reduce harmful substances emitted into the air.
Although the car is capable of carrying a trailer with a load of 3.5 tons, with a clearance of 192 mm it is better to avoid difficult country roads.
The cost of a basic modification called Trendline, which includes all-wheel drive, air conditioning, power windows and front airbags, starts at 2.1 million rubles. The most luxurious Aventura equipment with leather interior, multifunctional steering wheel and other pleasant little things will cost 3.5 million rubles.
This car can be called a classic of the American off-road car industry. Wrapped in BFGoodrich AT tires on its 17-inch rims, the pickup truck practically turns into a mini-truck. Short front and rear overhangs, excellent body and suspension protection, as well as an intelligent all-wheel drive system that distributes torque to the wheels speak eloquently of its cross-country ability.
Due to the fact that many parts were replaced by engineers with a durable aluminum alloy, the 2017 model became lighter by as much as 220 kilograms. So far, only the fact that it is from the illustrious EcoBoost family is known about the power unit. But since the pickup truck has not yet reached Russia, it is still impossible to confirm this information, as well as to announce the price of the new product.
The legendary SUV in its new guise will continue to be based on a frame structure and a continuous rear axle. Four-wheel drive is traditionally devoid of any electronics - only shafts and gears.
The creators did not deviate from the classic brutal army design. With its rough, powerful forms, the pickup truck even approached the appearance of the great-grandfather of the Second World War. Of the modern elements - the presence of technological security systems and advanced motors. It is already officially known that the list of power units will include a 4-cylinder 2-liter 300-horsepower engine with a two-flow turbocharger.
Since the Wrangler has been a huge success in Russia for centuries, car dealers are convinced that the new model will immediately become a success with motorists. The expected price for it will start from 3 million rubles.
The new model has recently appeared on the Russian car market, but has already begun to win the hearts of consumers. This is largely due to the fairly affordable price of 1.6 million rubles.
Among the characteristics of the car - a carrying capacity per ton, a spacious luggage compartment and the ability to attach a trailer with a load of 3.1 tons. The pickup truck is powered by a powerful 180-horsepower diesel engine, paired with an automatic or manual transmission.
The 2017 model is distinguished by a modern, stylish design of the car, high handling and good off-road patency, a comfortable, high-tech interior. During the test drive, the small turning radius of just 5.9 m was especially noted for this category of cars.
Fiat will be available in 6 different equipment and equipment levels, as well as four variants of the classic trunk lid and the roof-mounted car.
The new model of the popular pickup truck will receive a new 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel engine with a capacity of 445 hp. It is expected that with such a heart, the car will not only be able to transport multi-ton cargo and pull trailers, but also save the budget of its owner. It is generally accepted that pickups are very voracious and consume at least 20 liters, or even all 30, even in urban mode. However, tests have shown that Silverado will need only 15 liters, however, without cargo.
The manufacturer is still true to its traditions and is in no hurry to abandon the steel body and frame for aluminum substitutes. The cabin itself is made of the same high-strength steel, which makes it possible to painlessly experience huge loads without any deformation.
The spacious interior, which can comfortably accommodate five overall men, is made of very good materials. All important control buttons are located as comfortably as possible for the driver, and their design is so sensitive that it responds to commands even if the driver is wearing gloves.
The cost of the latest generation model varies from 3.2 to 4.1 million rubles.
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