Updated American pick-up hits the 4WD trail

The updated American pickup, the Ford F-150 Platinum, has arrived in Australia as part of a refreshed F-Series line-up, with a key focus on its new top-tier variant and 4WD trail use. The full-size dual-cab ute comes with a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, multiple drive modes, and a 4,500kg towing capacity, positioning it against the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado, and Toyota Tundra. Pricing starts at $163,950 before on-road costs for both short-wheelbase (SWB) and long-wheelbase (LWB) Platinum models, and the SWB test unit is described as the most expensive F-150 to date in Australia. While the article notes the F-150s sold now are model-year 2024 vehicles, it lists a standard 12.0-inch portrait touchscreen, 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen system. Exterior items include 20-inch alloys, LED lighting, a panoramic sunroof, spray-in bed liner, and a powered tailgate.