Ford improved the fuel efficiency of its F-150 pickups for 2018, including the base XL fitted with the 3.3-liter non-turbo V-6 that now reaches 20 mpg as a rear-wheel driver.
Ford's 2018 F-150 XL 3.3L SuperCab
We tested the base work truck F-150 that should be popular with fleet purchasers. The truck moves to a two-bar (from three-bar) grille.
This F-150's GVWR of 6,300 puts it squarely in Class 2.
Our test truck would retail for $36,285.
Here's a closer look at the cab with the front middle seat folded down.
The instrument panel adds a gear-selection display.
The truck lacks carpet, which allows fleet maintenance personnel to easily hose it off after a dirty work day.
The truck rides on the 145-inch wheelbase and 17-inch wheels.
This F-150 is equipped with a 6.5-foot box.
This truck can tow up to 5,000 pounds and haul 1,804 pounds of payload.
The SuperCab configuration includes a full front door and rear door on either side.
Here's a look with the front middle seat in the upright position.
The truck includes Ford SYNC.
The cabin offers a USB charging port, an electronic parking brake located to the left of the steering wheel, and
The 3.3L Ti-VCT V-6 makes 290 hp and 265 lb.-ft. of torque.