What you deserve and what you can afford don’t always line up. In fact, most of us feel that these items never line up with each other. Could the 2023 Ford F-150 Lariat bring you closer to these two entities meeting together for you? If you want a full-size truck that reaches close to luxury driving levels without crossing that expensive line, the Lariat trim of the F-150 might be the right half-ton truck for you to drive.

What cab and bed configurations are offered for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lariat?

Ford only offers one cabin size for this full-size truck, but you do have the choice of bed lengths. Car and Driver tells us that every Lariat model of the 2023 F-150 comes in the SuperCrew model. Choose either the 5.5-foot or 6.5-foot bed to bring you the cargo room you’re looking for in your pickup truck.

Which powertrains are available for this full-size truck?

The standard powertrain of the 2023 Ford F-150 Lariat includes a 10-speed automatic transmission. The engine is a 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 that brings 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque to the mix. Fuel mileage for this base powertrain reaches 20 city/26 hwy mpg for RWD models and 19 city/24 hwy mpg for 4WD versions.

There are three other engines offered for the Lariat trim, which are:

3.5-liter twin-turbocharged hybrid V6

430 horsepower, 570 lb-ft of torque

25 city/25 hwy mpg (RWD), 23 city/23 hwy mpg (4WD)

3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6

400 horsepower, 500 lb-ft of torque

18 city/24 hwy mpg (RWD), 18 city/23 hwy mpg (4WD)

5.0-liter V8

400 horsepower, 410 lb-ft of torque

17 city/24 hwy mpg (2WD), 16 city/22 hwy mpg (4WD)

The towing capacity for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lariat ranges from 7,700 pounds to 9,300 pounds depending upon the engine and tow package.

What features are specific to the Lariat trim?

Building on the XLT trim, the F-150 Lariat includes:

• Power-folding side mirrors with LED spotlights
• Driver’s side auto-dimming side mirror
• LED headlights
• LED fog lights
• Integrated cornering lights
• 18-inch chrome wheels
• 12-inch digital instrument cluster
• 12-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Sync 4 infotainment system
• Enhanced voice recognition
• Navigation system
• Bang & Olufsen audio system
• Dual-zone automatic climate controls
• Blue ambient interior lighting
• Power sliding rear window
• Power-adjustable pedals
• Intelligent Access keyless entry
• Push-button starting
• 110-volt outlet
• Leather upholstery
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• 10-way power driver’s seat with memory settings
• Center console
• Power passenger seat
• Blind-spot monitoring covering a trailer

Are there any options for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lariat?

This full-size half-ton truck gives you a generous list of upgrades for your driving enjoyment. Some of these are:

• Heated rear seats
• Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
• Wireless charging pad
• Adaptive headlights
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Co-Pilot Active 2.0 Package
  • Ford BlueCruise
  • Front parking sensors
  • Active Park Assist
• 360-degree camera
• Trailer Reverse Guidance
• Adaptive suspension
• 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen Unleashed audio system

How much does this half-ton truck cost?

The 2023 Ford F-150 Lariat begins at $56,480. Adding an upgraded powertrain or some options will increase this full-size truck’s price.

Is this Ford F-150 a good truck to drive?

If you’re looking for an impressive package of features without crossing the line into the luxury truck market, the 2023 Ford F-150 Lariat is the ideal full-size truck for you to drive. When you’re looking for more from your Ford pickup, you’ll have to cross into the luxury territory to drive the King Ranch, Platinum, or Limited versions of the F-150.

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