2022 Ford F-150 XL

Alex Lease, with Motor Trend wrote...Consistently among the top-selling vehicles in the U.S., the Ford F-150 is an iconic full-size pickup truck.

Across its 14 generations the F-150 has become the benchmark, with capability, technology, and creature comforts that drive the segment forward.

An engine in the front, a bed in the back, and a few seats in the middle: Thats the formula for a pickup truck.

Simple, right The F-150 proves it is anything but.

The F-150 has those basic tenetsand much more.

Its powertrain options include twin-turbo V-6s, like this truck features.

Trick features abound, from front seats that fold flat, to an onboard power generator with outlets in the bed, and feet of digital real estate.

The F-150s options are as diverse as any car or SUV, Surprisingly refined driving characteristics show how far the F-150 has come from its utilitarian roots.

Yet it's also more capable, boasting towing and hauling figures that match or beat segment competitors.

A bed, cab, and engine are the basics a vehicle needs to be a pickup truck.

But for it to be an F-150, it needs a whole lot moreand although some of the competition is close, Fords icon remains a tough full-size truck to beat.

STX appeal.

Its signature look is defined by a monochromatic exterior, black honeycomb grille with body-color surround, fog lamps, rear privacy glass and STX cargo box decals.

Inside, you will find unique black sport cloth-trimmed seating.

Style that works is always appealing.

Edmunds saidThe pickup truck landscape has gone through a lot of changes recently.

Now there are more midsize and compact crossover trucks than we have seen in decades, but full-size trucks remain the leader both in terms of sales and capabilities.

Coming off a full redesign last year, the 2022 Ford F-150 is currently our favorite in the class, with more advanced technology, a long list of truck-friendly features, and a thoroughly modern interior.