In a market that’s seeing huge growth for full-size American trucks like the RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado, Ford has joined in with its own F-150 range. We climbed aboard the top-spec long-wheelbase Lariat to see how it stacks up against its US rivals and the local mid-size dual-cab models it competes with in Australia.

The ford f150 lariat for sale is a comfortable truck, with a quiet cabin and capable drivetrain that’s more than competent off-road and on highways. Its smart towing tech is also a big selling point, as is the fact it can take a bit of punishment and still deliver.

There’s plenty of tech in the cabin, too. A 12-inch touch-screen dominates the dashboard, while a digital instrument cluster sits in front of the driver. Both are operated via Ford’s SYNC 4 system, which offers cabled Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connection, Bluetooth streaming, AM/FM and DAB digital radio and embedded sat-nav with one year of connected navigation included. Audio is delivered by an 18-speaker B&O sound system.

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Depending on configuration, the Lariat can be equipped with various extras. Our Iconic Silver test model came with the Mobil Office package that includes wireless charging, partitioned rear storage and a console worksurface. It also has the Bed Utility package with zone lighting, a drop-in liner and moveable tie-down points and a power tailgate step.

There’s a lot of room in the back seats, too. The 60/40-split seat bases swing up vertically to reveal additional bins, while there are pockets on the rear seat backrests and USB ports and controllable air vents in the fold-down centre armrest. Long-wheelbase F-150s can be equipped with a second rear bench, too, which can fold flat when not in use.