Our long-term Ford F-150 joined #MTGarage shortly after being crowned our 2018 Truck of the Year. Configuring our F-150 was no easy task due to the mind-boggling array of powertrains, trim levels, body styles, and options, but here are a few standout features found on our award-winning truck.
Strong V-6 Pulls Like a V-8
The F-150’s twin-turbo 2.7-liter six-cylinder engine impressed us at TOTY testing, and it continues to do so the more we live with it. With 325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, our truck rarely feels underpowered, including the time we towed a 6,280-pound Airstream camper trailer. Sure, the 5.0-liter V-8 sounds great and tows more weight, but the 2.7-liter EcoBoost should suit most buyers.
SuperCab with Rear-Hinged Back Doors
Our truck features the SuperCab body style with a smaller rear passenger area and half-sized back doors that are rear-hinged. This allows wide-open access to the back seats, making it a breeze to load people and cargo. With decent legroom, the SuperCab is an attractive alternative for those who don’t need the roomy SuperCrew and its full-sized rear compartment.
Lariat Trim Is Fancy
We opted for the F-150 Lariat trim, which sits in between the XLT and King Ranch models. The Lariat features a few notable goodies including a B&O audio system, leather seats, heated and ventilated front seats, and a power-sliding rear window.
Functional Truck Bed
Our truck’s 6.5-foot bed is spacious and packed with clever features. The LED lighting is bright, the spray-in bedliner has been durable, and tie-down hooks are strategically placed. We also opted for side steps that retract and sit just ahead of the rear wheels, which is helpful for accessing cargo in front of the bed. We’re also happy with the hard tonneau cover that lets us securely store cargo in the bed.
Yes, There Is a Sport Mode
The F-150’s multiple drive modes calibrate powertrain performance at the push of a button. Sport mode, for example, sharpens throttle response, and Eco mode smooths things out in the name of efficiency. Mud/Snow mode adjusts throttle and traction control calibrations and is surprisingly effective while driving in the white stuff.
Read more about our 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat:
- Arrival
- Update 1: Time to Work
- Update 2: Hold the Doors
- Update 3: Riders on the Storm
- Update 4: Halfway Point
- Update 5: Tires and Transmission
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