2005 Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin Concept

Instead of continuing the F-150 Lightning legend, it looks like SVT has shifted gears to spice up the next-generation Explorer

When comparing the Adrenalin to the regular Sport Trac concept, very little has changed. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada)

Sport Trac. Ford has opted for this slightly smaller truck for several reasons, one of which is the ability to carry more people than the Lightning's standard cab, long-bed layout could allow.

When it was introduced, the beautiful "Moonlight" Sport Trac SUT (Sport Utility Truck) dropped jaws for its styling, innovative design and safety features, but this time it'll drop jaws for a whole new set of reasons: power, handling and performance.

When comparing the Adrenalin to the regular Sport Trac concept, you'll notice that very little has changed. SVT boasts that Ford's original design, with its "slammed" appearance, engine vent ducts, huge 21-inch five-spoke alloy wheels and 295/45R21 tires, was the exact look the team was aiming for.

The Adrenalin ditches the Sport Trac's suave appearance for attire that's much bolder, including a bright red paintjob and 'black chrome' grille, bumper trim and headlight bezels. A few other minor differences, including

The red-and-black theme of the exterior bleeds into the cockpit. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada)

body-coloured side mirrors and special SVT and Adrenalin badging, round out the exterior changes.

The evolution of the SVT Sport Trac's design can also be seen inside. The red-and-black theme of the exterior bleeds into the cockpit, appearing on the heavily bolstered front and rear leather-trimmed bucket seats and door trims. Detailed red stitching on the multi-function steering wheel and the red needles on the chrome-ringed gauges add to the visual flair. Subtly contrasting shades of light and dark grey soft-touch plastics bring out the organized waterfall centre console, which is loaded with goodies such as digital climate control, and a navigation system.