Ford F-150 Lariat 2026 review: snapshot

The 2026 Ford F-150 Lariat is now the mid-spec variant in the line-up, following the introduction of the new Platinum flagship trim.

Priced from $141,950 before on-roads, irrespective of whether you opt for the short- (SWB) or long-wheelbase (LWB) version. This is aligned with versions of the Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500, though it’s still cheaper than the Toyota Tundra.

Like all F-150 variants, the Lariat offers a 4500kg braked towing capacity with a 70mm tow ball. Payload is between 769kg and 794kg, depending on the variant.

The F-150 Lariat comes with 20-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and tail-lights, panoramic glass sunroof, spray-in bedliner, power tailgate with a swing-door section, 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen, folding gear selector, fold-out centre console, leather upholstery, 12-way power-adjustable front seats that are heated and ventilated, plus heated outboard rear seats.

The Ford F-150 received a 'Platinum' collision avoidance score from ANCAP in 2025. This only applies to Lariat and Platinum trims and not the base XLT.

Standard safety highlights include six airbags, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, as well as a surround-view camera.

The F-150 is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty which is fairly average now for mainstream brands, however in the world of American pick-ups this is still generous.

There’s also 12 months of complimentary roadside assistance which gets extended every time you service the car when required.

Logbook servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. You can purchase a five-year pre-paid service package for $1968, which averages out to just under $400 per service.