The Ford F-150 is finally on sale in Australia in the choice of two variants: XLT and Lariat with both available in either short or long-wheel-base form.

All grades have a braked towing capacity of 4500kg, with prices kicking off at $106,950 before on-road costs.

Like the Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado which have both become a popular sight on Australian roads the F-150 is converted locally from left to right-hand-drive, with Ford stating an intention to make the right-hook version as good if not better than the US version on which it’s based.

Ford’s 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 ‘EcoBoost’ engine is currently the only engine on offer, with the petrol powerplant claiming a combined fuel consumption of 12.5L/100km drawn from a 136L fuel tank.

So is the F-150 worth the extra spend over a typical midsize ute like a Ford Ranger?

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
00:27 - Left to right-hand-drive
1:02 - Twin-turbo V6 petrol
1:25 - Grades and pricing
3:18 - Interior
5:58 - Lariat upgrades
7:05 - Back seat
8:41 - Exterior
10:05 - Towing and payload
11:34 - RMA’s Conversion
13:05 - Pro Trailer Assist
14:13 - Driving
22:07 - Fuel economy
23:09 - Off road
24:46 - Conclusion

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