Pickup trucks are getting ever more expensive. Half-ton pickups are getting closer to the $70,000 mark, while heavy duty 3/4-ton and 1-ton trucks are pushing to $80,000 and beyond. Luxury features play a big part in the cost of a vehicle, and many people like to be cuddled in luxury, even in a pickup truck. Why not? Most of us spend a lot of time in our vehicles, and trucks serve as mobile offices for many. Why not have all the luxury sedan features in your pickup truck?
Here are the top 5 luxury features that make the 2017 Ford F-150 more feel a luxury sedan.
5. LED Lights
The 2017 F-150 can be optioned with LED lights all the way around. This includes the headlight, running lights, tail lights, and surround lights on the side and inside the bed. LED lights provide a premium appearance, good coverage, and lower the power consumption. If luxury sedans have LEDs, why can’t a pickup have them as well?
4. Heated/Cooled Seats with Massage
Heated and cooled seats are becoming the norm in high-end pickup trucks these days. Ford F-150 goes further with a massaging feature for the driver and front passenger seats. What a great feature after a full day of physical work or weekend exercise.
3. Panoramic Sunroof
Most vehicle segments now offer a panoramic sunroof as an option – this includes crossovers and sedans. Why should a pickup truck lag behind? The panoramic sunroof makes the cabin feel more spacious and adds a bit of fun for all passengers.
2. Video Camera System
Pickup trucks are big vehicles and owners often want to get the job done by themselves. A video camera system on the F-150 has a 360-degree “bird’s eye” view from the top and more detailed 180-degree views from the front and rear. This helps the driver to hook up a trailer by themselves or maneuver through a tight parking situation.
1. Adaptive Cruise and Safety Systems
The F-150 offers lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control. This technology can help with steering input to keep the truck in its lane and also keep the distance between it and the vehicles ahead.
Check out the video above for a bonus feature.
