Ford’s F-150 is a ford of columbia city force in the light-duty pickup-truck segment. The brand’s truck lineup offers nearly endless configurations to suit buyers’ needs. There’s a choice of cabs and bed sizes plus multiple engines including a hybrid powertrain. A raft of safety features is available as well as a comprehensive infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The mid-level Lariat is our pick of the range. It delivers an extensive array of active safety and comfort features that make it a compelling alternative to rival V8-powered models like the RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado. It’s also the quickest of the lot, sprinting to 60 mph in just over six seconds.

In addition to extra USB ports and a dedicated rear air vent, the Lariat adds an extra storage box beneath the rear seat and a more prominent instrument cluster with a bigger touchscreen. It also benefits from an active safety suite that the XLT lacks such as intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop and go, 360 surround view monitor, blind-spot detection (with trailer coverage) and lane-keep assist.

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Of course, a truck this big isn’t ideal for urban and suburban duties and the 2023 F-150 does feel unwieldy in tight confines. Fortunately, the steering is precise and the drivetrain feels smooth as silk. Ford’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 is no slouch either, propelling our test truck to 60 mph in a brisk 5.3 seconds. It’s almost as quick as the more powerful Raptor.