2020 Ford F-450 Super Duty

The first thing you need to know from any review of the 2020 Ford F-450 Super Duty is that it's absolutely gargantuan. Something of this size needs a mighty power plant, and for 2020 is available with just a single engine option: a 6.7-liter turbodiesel V8. For 2020, this beast of a motor has received an update and now produces 475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of twist. The old-school 6-speed automatic transmission has also been dumped in favor of a more efficient 10-speed automatic. 2-wheel drive is standard on all trims except the top-tier Limited, which received 4-wheel drive as standard. On all other trims, 4WD is optional. Despite its size, the F-450 pickup truck still feels plucky, but more importantly, it has a towing capacity of 37,000 pounds with a gooseneck hitch and 24,200 lbs with conventional hitches.

Everyone knows someone who drives or has driven an F-Series Ford pickup truck, and that's all you need to know. The Ford F-450 continues to deliver on the 'Built Ford Tough' promise by offering massive performance and reliability and can still be considered the class leader, despite storing competition from fully-redesigned competitors such as the Ram 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500HD. One of the biggest reasons this truck is so impressive lies under the hood: that turbodiesel V8 engine delivers incredible performance and allows the F-450 to haul crazy amounts of weight. Sure, fuel economy goes down the toilet, but that comes with the territory. On the inside, the F-450 is starting to show its age but can feel truly luxurious in higher trim levels. Simply put, this is a well-balanced truck that performs well in almost every category, something the competition can't live up to.

The F-450 is all about getting the job done, but interestingly enough, it has become a status symbol for many with a blue-collar. If you're after a work truck, the base-model XL, equipped with the Regular Cab, will do the heaviest lifting but sacrifices luxury features. If you're after a family truck, we'd suggest going for the Lariat, which adds features such as ten-way power front seats, a 110-volt power outlet, and automatic dual-zone climate control. The sky's the limit here, and the price of a 2020 Ford F-450 Super Duty truck can quickly near $100k when fully specced.