Like many I was a tad bit skeptical when Ford decided to use the ecoboost engine in the Ford F150. Not that the engine isn’t capable because it clearly is, but mainly because it was a $900 premium over the standard 5.0 V8. I guess my own narrow minded V8 fanboyness didn’t allow me to see that some people would prefer the ecoboost. Apparently 100,000 people so far have preferred it and I can see why. The ecoboost provides instant torque which actually makes it feel a bit more powerful then the V8. I still question the ecoboosts ability as a work truck, but since most trucks sold today are nothing more then suburban dwelling yuppy haulers the ecoboost should be fine for the job.
Now I wonder how long it will take GM and Dodge to follow suit and get a V6 back out on the market?