2018 Ford F-150

With six main trim levels, there is almost certainly an F-150 that meets your needs. Each F-150 trim is also further customizable with a regular, SuperCab, or SuperCrew cab, as well as three bed length options: 6-feet-6-inches, 5-feet-6-inches, or 8 feet. The trim levels are XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited. With the XL trim, exterior equipment includes automatic headlights, manual windows and side mirrors, pre-wired trailer connections with trailer sway control, and 17-inch steel wheels. Step up to the XLT to get chrome exterior trim, alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, and a keypad entry system. The Lariat has heated side mirrors and 18-inch wheels, while the King Ranch trim boasts LED headlights, automatic wipers, and Western exterior styling elements. Opting for Platinum will get you power-deployable running boards and 20-inch wheels.

Several engine options are available on the 2018 Ford F-150. The base engine is a 3.3-liter V-6, new to this model year. It rates at 265 pound-feet of torque and 290 horsepower, and comes paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The next option is a 2.7-liter turbocharged V-6, which delivers 400 pound-feet of torque and 325 horsepower, followed by a 5.0-liter V-8 unit rating at 400 pound-feet and 395 horsepower. You can also choose an upgraded version of that engine with outputs of 510 pound-feet and 450 horsepower. All of the optional engines come paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

The standard configuration for F-150 trucks is rear-wheel drive, but four-wheel drive is available. The towing and hauling capacities depend on which engine you select, as well as whether you opt for four-wheel drive. When properly equipped, the towing capacity is the best in its class, with a maximum of 13,200 pounds. The payload capacity is 3,270 pounds. With the gas engine, the F-150 also has a best-in-class EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 26 mpg.

When you climb into the cabin of the F-150 XL trim, you'll find features like a four-speaker audio system with an auxiliary jack, a 4.2-inch central display screen, cloth upholstery, and vinyl flooring. The XLT adds adjustable lumbar support for the driver and front passenger, carpeted flooring, and extra pockets and storage bins. With the Lariat comes power-adjustable pedals, heated and ventilated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, a seven-speaker sound system with satellite radio, and ambient lighting. Opting for the King Ranch will get you front bucket seats, a power-adjustable and heated steering wheel, a premium audio system with HD radio, Ford's Sync Connect system, and heated rear outboard seats. The Platinum trim is equipped with wood and aluminum interior trim, and the top Limited has premium leather upholstery and its own styling details.

The Ford F-150 is available with high-end safety features like a surround-view camera system, adaptive cruise control with forward collision warning and mitigation, parking sensors, a rearview camera, and blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.