This past week Colby and I got a look the the Ford Atlas Concept truck. This is one of those vehicles that has almost everything you can think of on it... but will never actually make it into the consumer's driveway. But, that does not stop this pickup truck lovin' girl from drooling over it.
Ford Atlas Concept
Are you ready? Let's take a look at just 40 reasons the Ford Atlas Concept is my dream truck (in no particular order):
- Active Wheel Shutters improve aerodynamics to save gas
- 360-degree camera helps steer truck in tight spots
- Next-generation seats are thinner, save weight and add rear legroom
- Automatic high beams
- Dynamic Hitch Assist helps hitching a trailer without a spotter
- Ice blue dashboard lighting
- Auto Start-Stop
- LED headlamps that are brighter than HID or halogen lamps
- Signature Ford dominant grille style relative to headlamps
- Text-to-voice capability
- Wi-Fi® hotspot capability with USB modem or compatible smartphone
- High-power 110v outlet in cargo box to recharge tools
- First open mobile app platform for developers to integrate their apps with SYNC® AppLink™
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Forward collision warning with brake support
- Adaptive cruise control
- Intelligent Access unlocks doors and tailgate when you walk up
- Trailer-sensing deactivation for Auto Start-Stop
- Next-generation productivity screen and truck apps
- Washable seating fabric
- Acoustic windshield helps quiet interior
- Interior 110v powerpoints
- Next-generation EcoBoost® engine
- Power-deployable running boards
- Drop-down front chin spoiler improves aerodynamics to save gas
- LED cargo box lighting
- Fully flat rear second-row floor
- Lane-Keeping System
- Lane Departure Warning
- Tailgate assist helps close gate
- Cargo box tie-down illumination
- Blue seat stitching
- "Floating" instrument pods
- Electronically controlled fuel-saving transmission
- Signature Ford truck bold block-style grille with nostrils
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®)
- MyKey®
- Hidden cargo ramps
- Sideview-mounted LED spotlights
- Tailgate step turns into cargo cradle to carry long items
Ok... ok. I could go on and on. This truck is full of incredible features and amazing details. Some are purely cosmetic and others help make the ride more enjoyable. While still other features make work easier when you are driving this beast of a truck!
What features would your dream truck have?
The Ford Atlas Concept is the future vision for pickup trucks. I can't wait to see what Ford has in store for the future. Get a peek at their 2015 F-Series line-up too!
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