2021 Ford F-150 4X4 Supercrew Hybrid

Introduced in 1948, the Ford F-Series has been the most popular vehicle sold in the U.S. for 4 decades. The 14th-generation F-150, new for 2021, is less revolutionary than some previous redesigns, with one exception—the addition of a hybrid powertrain. Called PowerBoost, the hybrid system consists of a 3.5-liter V6 (400 hp), electric motor (47 hp), 1.5-kWh battery, and 10-speed automatic transmission, good for 430 hp total and 570 lb-ft of torque. The hybrid system provides a 4-mpg (20%) increase in gas mileage, and every hybrid model comes standard with Pro Power Onboard, a 2.4-kW generator (a 7.2-kW unit is optional). The F-150's spacious interior has great legroom and headroom front and rear, and the infotainment system is nicely sized and easy to use. Our test truck’s safety features included LED headlights with auto high beams, a 360-degree camera with parking sensors, and a blind-spot warning system that adjusts for trailer length. But not everything came up smelling like roses. The F-150’s ride was rougher than we’d like—even for a pickup. Transmission shifts sometimes slipped, especially at low speeds. And the transitions between electric and gasoline power frequently were jarring.