I am not the kind of person who would opt for a pickup truck over an SUV or other vehicles. That is because I know my lifestyle and my needs. Sure, I am adventurous in different ways. I like playing some sports and other activities, but not to the point that I see myself packing up a tent to go off-roading outside the city. That's not me.

But when I saw the "King of Pickup Trucks" – the Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew, I got amused by its enormous size and sophistication. That was when I uttered to myself, "I bet this pickup is more than capable to get through a flood during the rainy season!" 

Five reasons why Ford F-150 is superior in its category

Size, size, size

I know that pickup trucks are inherently massive because they were made to transport heavy payloads and tow other vehicles. Aside from that, pickup trucks are intentionally made for off-roading and have been normally used as police and military rescue vehicles. It measures 5,885 mm long, 2,029 mm wide, and 1,962 mm high. It is significantly more enormous than its siblings, the Ford Ranger, and Ford Ranger Raptor. The F-150's 239-mm ground clearance makes it possible for this pickup to drive over moderately flooded roads.

Generous towing and payload capacity

Given the massive build of the F-150, its towing and payload capacities are naturally just as huge. This enormous pickup truck has 1,500 liters of cargo space. It can carry up to 1,200 kilos of payload and tow up to 3,000 kilos behind it. Fancy draging around your boat at the back? No problem with the F-150.

Power

With the F-150's gigantic body and payload capacity, it is no wonder Ford paired a powerful engine under its hood. At the heart of this pickup truck is a 3.0-liter Power Stroke V6 diesel engine that makes up to 249 horses and 597 Nm of torque. Together with a 10-speed automatic transmission, the 4x4 drivetrain lets you drive on even when the road ends. 

Safety

Of course, Ford balanced it all with a set of high-end safety features to make sure that all passengers are safe even if you want to floor the Ford F-150 to its maximum power on- and off-road. Ford Co-Pilot360 technology provides pre-collision protection and improved driver awareness. It even has Active Park Assist to help you maneuver this huge truck into tight parking spaces.

Style at its finest

And let's not leave the overall style of the Ford F-150. Unlike most pickup trucks we see today, the looks of the Ford F-150 will not disappoint you. The overall design language is aggressive and commanding while at the same time sophisticated and confident. It only shows that this pickup truck is not only applicable outside the city but also suits the occasional formal event.

Overall, the Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew is tremendous in every way and premium from looks all the way to feel and performance. That is why it has been praised numerous times and was even called the "King of Pickup Trucks" by our peers from reputable automotive magazines. On paper, it is more than capable with its lengthy specifications. In the real world, it has been proven this time and time again.  

Also read: Ford F-150 on Its Fuel Consumption Dilemma