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FORD F-150 Hybrid XLT
Category Ranking : 1
Score : 93.55
Vehicle Type | Base Price | Price As Tested | Pickups Hybrid | $53,840 | $68,935 |
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Overall Observations
As truck aficionados know, Ford’s iconic F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. for more than 4 decades—and the F-150 is now in its 14th generation. 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.
Desirable features on the XLT trim include 18-inch alloy wheels, carpeted flooring, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and dualzone automatic climate control. Our test truck came with some standard ADAS features, such as automatic emergency braking. But others—adaptive cruise control, for example—are standard only on higher trim levels.
Negatives are few in number: a spongy brake pedal, restricted side visibility, hard-plastic interior trim pieces, and an MSRP that grows quickly with added options. Nonetheless, as a work truck or daily driver, the F-150 still sets the standard. And its hybrid drivetrain raises the bar a little higher.
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
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Model year tested:
2024 -
Number of passengers (F/R)
2/3 -
Curb weight (lbs):
5,585 -
Exterior L / W / H (in):
231.7/79.9/77.1 -
Wheelbase (in):
145.4 -
Number of airbags:
9 -
Warranty (month/miles) :
36/36,000 -
Tire manufacturer and model :
Goodyear Wrangler Territory -
Front and rear tire size :
275/65 R18 -
Max towing capacity (lbs) :
11,200 -
Headlight type:
LED -
Transmission type:
Auto 10-speed -
Drivetrain type:
4 wheel -
Engine/motor:
3.5L V6 PowerBoost hybird -
Electric motor horsepower
430
PROS
- Strong hybrid power
- Lots of features to make towing easier
- Spacious, sensibly laid-out interior
CONS
- Spongy brake pedal
- Restricted side visibility
- Some cheap plastic trim materials
AAA’s Recommendation: Whether you own an electric vehicle or a gas-powered car is up to you – and you should consider lots of factors in making that choice. No matter what type of vehicle you’re choosing, we recommend visiting a dealership, test driving one, and asking as many questions as possible to make an informed decision.
