When a massive truck just isn’t big enough for your taste, take a look at the 2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty. This behemoth pickup is a towing beast, mobile office, and family hauler all in one. Perfect for the job site, tailgating, and family gatherings, the F-450 is in a class all its own. Here are just a few reasons to become an F-450 owner.
Unbeatable Power
The gargantuan 2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty is impressive in stature, so it’s no surprise that it comes with an equally as impressive engine. Beneath the sheet metal of the beast lurks the legendary 6.7-liter, Power Stroke V-8 diesel engine. Paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, the F-450 supplies a whopping 440 horsepower and up to 925 pound-feet of torque. That’s good enough for a 0-60 time of just 8.0 seconds, a top speed of 88 mph, and a best-in-class 32,500-pound towing capacity.
Enhanced Safety
Many pickups lack modern safety features, relying on their size to mitigate the damage of an accident. Unfortunately, this isn’t always enough to protect you from accidents or injury. To set the bar a bit higher for the class, the F-450 offers a comprehensive set of standard safety features including multiple airbags, a safety canopy system, child tethers, a trailer brake controller, and a post-crash alert system.
It’s also the first super-duty truck to offer driver-assist safety features. With the available adaptive cruise control, the F-450 automatically slows when it gets too close to cars in front and returns to full cruise control speed when you pass them. The collision warning with brake support applies the brakes when you’re late to respond, preventing potential accidents.
More Room
With its mammoth interior, the Ford F-450 Super Duty accommodates more passengers and cargo than its competition. Four doors make it easy for you to accommodate up to six passengers, and each will enjoy best-in-class headroom of 40.8 inches and legroom of 43.9 inches. Three cab choices — Regular, Super, and Crew — provide even more storage capacity, ranging from 11.6 inches to 52.1 inches depending on your selection.
Luxurious Interior Amenities
Although the F-450 is a true workhorse, the interior of the truck is nothing short of spectacular. Luxurious features include two-tone leather seating, a suede headliner, dual-zone automatic climate control, wood-grain accents, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
If you’re a tech guru, you’ll love the updated features available on the F-450. Ford’s SYNC 3 infotainment system gives you instant access to apps and other features. Other highlights are SiriusXM satellite radio, a Sony premium audio system with 10 speakers and a subwoofer, navigation, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you can hook your phone into the car’s head unit for instant access to communication, entertainment, maps, and everything else that you love on your phone.
From a construction site to urban landscapes and everywhere in between, the Ford F-450 Super Duty is the truck that belongs in your driveway.
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