2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat

The 2021 F-250 Super Duty is Ford's heavy-duty workhorse, built to tow and haul far beyond what a half-ton pickup can manage. It squares off against the Ram 2500 and Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, with the Ford standing out for its class-leading payload and towing figures. The steering is direct for a truck this size, and the available adaptive steering makes low-speed maneuvers easier than expected. Expect a firm ride when unladen, but the F-250 settles down noticeably with weight in the bed or a trailer behind it. The cabin is spacious, especially in crew cab form, with high-quality materials on upper trims and a user-friendly SYNC 4 system. Moving up from the XLT, the Lariat adds leather-trimmed seats, a larger touchscreen, and heated front seats, giving the cabin a noticeably nicer feel. Under the hood is the 7.3L V8, making 430 horsepower, paired with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, so it pulls heavy loads with steady, predictable authority. The Lariat can be ordered with Ford's Pro Trailer Backup Assist, which makes hitching and backing a trailer feel almost like cheating.