The Lariat and Platinum, meanwhile, get the same 15.5-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen found in the Mustang Mach-E, which necessitated a different dash design. The Pro and XLT come with one you’d find in a regular F-150, complete with a standard 12-inch touchscreen that’s an option on most of its gas-powered siblings. What are the F-150 Lightning interior and in-car technology like? Interior & Technology | Passenger & Cargo Space | Performance & Fuel Economy What it’s like to drive | Pricing & Trim Levels | Crash Ratings & Safety Features We think they’d be well-served to check out the Lightning, because we’re certainly smitten. And considering just how much attention it got during our test, it seems like there’s a ton of interest from both groups. Whether you’ve driven trucks for years or you’d be a new adopter, the Lightning makes for a friendly transition. Obviously, its acceleration is like nothing you’ve experienced in a truck before, and the one-pedal driving feature makes navigating traffic far more pleasant (as does the BlueCruise hands-free driving system). The Lightning feels more agile and less cumbersome, while its ride is more settled and comfortable. This electric powertrain, plus the independent rear suspension and a whole lot of battery weight results in a substantially different, and better, driving experience. The first three trim levels come standard with a battery good for an EPA-estimated 230 miles that helps yield 426 hp, while the available Extended-Range battery ups that total to either 300 or 330 miles, and yields 563 hp. Although torque is a constant 775 pound-feet, the amount of horsepower differs by battery. Yes, “all” rather than “four.” There’s no transfer case or 4x4 system here: the front wheels are powered by one motor the rear wheels are powered by another. You’re also restricted to a SuperCrew cab, 5.5-foot bed and all-wheel drive. Basically, the Lightning is both a bold leap forward and comfortably familiar.Īlthough its number of versions isn’t as extensive as the standard F-150, the Lightning lineup still includes a Pro work truck, XLT entry-level consumer model, Lariat near-luxury trim level and the range-topping, luxurious Platinum (pictured above). Still, the Lightning’s robust performance (how does 775 pound-feet of torque sound?), conventional full-size pickup body and general normalness will make truck vets feel sufficiently at home, while innovations like the Pro Power Onboard system, 14-cubic-foot front trunk and independent rear suspension are game changers. It will also likely take you awhile to actually take one home. True, bladder-busting road trips, especially while towing, will be more difficult (though certainly not impossible) and those with off-roading on their minds will find better options under the F-150 umbrella (though the Lightning’s standard skid plates and locking rear differential help for soft-roading duty). Is this the future of the pickup truck? The Ford F-150 Lightning is a stunning achievement that proves that an electric pickup isn’t only possible, it’s actually better in most respects. Pros: No gas blistering acceleration relatively agile handling front trunk and other innovative features Cons: Limited body style and trim variations less range than ICE trucks availability Ford F-150 Lightning Review: One truck to rule them all Equal parts familiar and revolutionary, the Lightning is a real winner
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