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Episode 429: 2025 Ford F-150 Powerboost Hybrid

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Blue Cruise pulled Sami out of the lane and then flashed “resume control” at him.

1. Unnamed Automotive Podcast focuses on the 2025 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid, a hybrid pickup discussed alongside the Raptor R, the regular Raptor, and the Toyota Tundra hybrid. 2. Sami Haj Asad leads the vehicle review as an automotive journalist, and Benjamin Hunting frames the questions as his co-host on Unnamed Automotive Podcast. 3. The episode asks whether the PowerBoost’s mix of 430 horsepower, 570 pound-feet of torque, and Pro Power On Board makes it the F-150 hybrid that matters. 4. Sami says the PowerBoost sits between the Raptor R and the regular Raptor in output, even though it is a different kind of truck from both. 5. The hosts note that the hybrid is available from the XLT up through Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum, but the price changes with cab and package choices. 6. Benjamin and Sami compare the PowerBoost’s 12,500-pound tow rating with what people actually need from a half-ton truck. 7. Sami argues that the PowerBoost’s real advantage is utility, not just power, because Pro Power On Board comes standard. 8. He explains that the regular F-Series can offer 2 kilowatts of bed power, while the PowerBoost steps up to 2.4 kilowatts standard and 7.2 kilowatts with an option. 9. Sami says the truck can run appliances, charge an EV, and even power a saw for trimming a Christmas tree trunk. 10. He describes the bed power as a generator substitute that avoids carrying and storing a separate unit. 11. Sami says the hybrid’s fuel economy advantage is real on paper, but he recorded about 18.4 miles per gallon in cold weather. 12. The hosts compare that number with the Toyota Tundra hybrid’s 20 miles per gallon and say the Ford still looks better in the numbers. 13. Sami says the gas-electric handoff is not very smooth and that the transition can create a noticeable kick. 14. Benjamin and Sami also discuss the same 10-speed transmission used across the F-Series lineup and the electric motor’s placement in the drivetrain. 15. The episode’s harshest criticism lands on Blue Cruise, which Sami says pushed back during lane changes and gave contradictory steering prompts. 16. He says the system told him to keep his eyes on the road while he was already looking straight ahead, then failed to recognize when he resumed control. 17. Sami says Blue Cruise once jerked the truck out of its lane and started flashing “resume control,” which he contrasts with his experience using GM Super Cruise. 18. The tone stays conversational and skeptical, with Benjamin and Sami trading jokes about weird December energy, truck size, and complicated tailgates. 19. Listeners who like truck technology, towing numbers, and driver-assist comparisons should get a lot from this episode. 20. Listeners who want a short, drama-free, feature-light car chat may skip it.

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