2011 Ford F-150 Lariat

The F-150 is Ford's full-size pickup, the truck that anchors the brand and goes up against the Silverado and Ram 1500. It drives with a comfortable, planted feel, and the steering is light enough for easy maneuvering around town. The SuperCrew cab gives you four real doors and a back seat that fits adults, with seats that fold up for secure cargo space. The bed is tall enough that shorter folks will want a step, but the tailgate and bed are genuinely useful for hauling. The Lariat is the first step into Ford's luxury-truck territory, with leather seats and more chrome than an XLT, but without the Platinum's full-on bling. Under the hood is a 5.0L I8 making 360 horsepower, paired with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive that handles snow and dirt roads without drama. The Lariat can be had with Ford's Sync system, giving you voice control for phone and music that was ahead of its time in 2011.