2023 Ford F-150

The 2023 Ford F-150 comes in a wide range of trim levels, cab configurations, and bed lengths. Cab configurations include the regular cab, SuperCab extended cab, and SuperCrew crew cab. Bed lengths include a 5.5-foot short bed, a 6.5-foot regular bed, and an 8-foot extended bed. Its trim levels include the basic XL, the XLT, the Lariat, the King Ranch, the Platinum, and the Limited, as well as the off-road trim levels, which include the Tremor, the Raptor, and the Raptor R. Tons of optional add-on packages provide extra features and touches.

Seven Ford F-150 powertrain options are available. First is a 3.3-liter V-6 engine with 290 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. Next is a 2.7-liter turbo V-6 engine with 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The third engine is a 5.0-liter V-8 at 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. Fourth is a 3.5-liter turbo V-6 with 400 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. The fifth engine is a turbo V-6 at 3.5 liters with 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque, which is followed by a 5.2-liter supercharged V-8 with 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet. of torque Finally, the V-6 hybrid powertrain nets 430 horsepower with 570 pound-feet of torque.

With so many powertrain options, it's no surprise the 2023 Ford F-150 leads the pack in performance. You get athletic, agile steering with good weight, nimble handling for turning and parking, and powerful, confident braking to bring you to a quick stop when you need it. Towing and hauling, as always, are outstanding. The Ford F-150, when properly equipped, rates to tow a maximum of 14,000 pounds of trailer. It also boasts a best-in-class payload rating. With the proper engine, it can carry 3,310 pounds of equipment in its bed.

The cabin has a well-laid-out, intuitive design with easy-to-reach controls. The Ford SYNC 4 infotainment system is driven by a snappy touchscreen that's available in a whopping 12-inch size. You can expect full smartphone integration for Android and Apple devices as well as features like voice commands, power seats with heating and ventilation, and ambient interior lighting for a sense of comfort and class. Speaking of class, you can also opt for full leather upholstery. Finally, the Pro Power Onboard system is a class-unique feature that turns your entire truck into a generator providing up to 7.2 kW of power.

Basic safety features start at the initial trim level and include lane-departure warning that lets you know if you start to drift, frontal collision warning and mitigation with automatic braking, and automatic high beams. Stepping it up, other available safety features include blind-spot monitoring to watch out where you can't see, rear automatic braking, lane-keeping features to help keep you centered, adaptive cruise control to keep a safe distance between you and other cars, and full evasive steering for collision avoidance.