2024 Ford F-150 Hybrid XLT

As truck aficionados know, Ford’s iconic F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. for more than 4 decades straight. We tested the midlevel XLT trim with a 3.5-liter V6 hybrid powertrain. Its 430 hp provides plenty of power and torque and gets better gas mileage (23 mpg combined) than a standard V6 (19 mpg). The F-150’s performance highlights include predictable handling, a relatively comfortable ride, and a tight turning radius, which improves maneuverability. The F-150’s spacious interior is easy to get in and out of and is sensibly laid out, with hard knobs for the climate control and infotainment systems. Our test truck came standard with basic ADAS features, such as automatic emergency braking. But others—adaptive cruise control, for example—are standard only on higher trim levels. Our F-150 was also equipped with Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, standard on the XLT trim, which makes backing up a trailer easier and safer. And a newly standard 12-inch center touch screen with a rearview image makes it much easier to see surroundings when backing up.