2020 Ford F-150

The 2020 Ford F-150 has six trim levels to start from: the base XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited. Ford also offers the off-road-ready Raptor variant. Ford offers three cab styles: regular, SuperCab with an extended cab, and SuperCab with a crew cab. You can also choose from three bed lengths, depending on the cab style. The base trim XL offers manual mirrors and manual windows. One jump up to the XLT and Lariat trims tacks on alloy wheels and chrome trim. At the top of the line, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited will get you continuing levels of luxury fittings. Exterior features on the Raptor are flared fenders, skid plates, and upgraded off-road tires.

Ford's base 3.3-liter V-6 engine boasts 290 horsepower, substantial by any standard. This engine is mated to a six-speed automatic. The next three engines are real torque monsters, beginning with the 2.7-liter turbo V-6 with 325 horsepower, then the non-turbocharged 5.0-liter V-8 churning out 395 horsepower. Stepping up from there, you have the beefy 3.5-liter turbocharged V-6, which is also available as 375 horsepower or an extra beefy 450 horsepower. For torque way down at 440 pound-feet, consider the turbocharged diesel V-6 at 250 horsepower. A 10-speed automatic transmission is available on the mid-level trims and above.

The 2020 Ford F-150 offers robust and confidently quick performance from all its engines, including the turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6. The bigger engines provide more torque for greater towing and hauling, while the 10-speed automatic brings smooth shifting to the picture. The sophisticated steering makes the F-150 comfortable to maneuver in tight spaces, and the braking is ample for a pickup truck. Although the F-150 is clearly designed to pull heavy loads, passengers are kept comfortable on the road with the soft suspension.

Standard on all models is a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and most trim levels come with the Sync 3 infotainment system and an 8-inch touch screen. The base XL trim offers trailer sway control, and pre-wired trailer connections, along with vinyl flooring and a four-speaker stereo. Stepping into the luxury-oriented levels will add front-seat lumbar adjustments and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Next up comes keyless entry and ignition, power-adjustable pedals, dual-zone automatic climate control, and leather upholstery. You'll definitely be comfortable in an F-150. There's more luxury to come in the Raptor as you move into distinctive interior trim with leather and cloth upholstery.

Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking is a safety feature that can automatically apply the brakes for you. Other safety features include Lane-Keeping Aid and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go. The NHSTA ratings for side crashes were the highest rating of five stars.