2025 Ford F-150 3.5L Powerboost Hybrid Platinum Video Review -- Platinum Equals Luxury

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Transcript:

This is the 2025 Ford F-150, and this one is the luxury-spec Platinum. It rides on big 22-inch wheels and wears a premium color called Marsh Gray. Wait until you see the interior—it feels genuinely luxurious.

There was a refresh for 2024, so for 2025 nothing really changes, but you do get Platinum badging across the front to let everyone know this is the luxury version of the F-150. We still have recovery hooks, though realistically, if you’re planning to go off-road, this probably isn’t the trim you’d choose. We even have power running boards. There’s a lot of luxury packed in here, and this one is the full hybrid. Let’s go for a drive.

As you’d expect, it’s big to drive, but one thing I really like is that Ford gives you adjustable pedals. Being short—I’m 5-foot-1—it can be hard to find a comfortable driving position in larger vehicles. You need to reach the pedals and still sit at the right distance from the steering wheel. I had no issues here. It was easy to find a comfortable position.

This is the 3.5-liter PowerBoost hybrid, making 430 horsepower and 570 pound-feet of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. It’s also a 4x4. Overall, it’s very comfortable. These Platinum leather seats are incredible, and while it obviously feels big because it’s a full-size pickup, it doesn’t feel unwieldy.

We also get Ford’s new Pro Access tailgate. There’s a power tailgate, built-in rulers for measuring, power outlets, bed lighting, and a spray-in bedliner. As with any F-150, there are various bed size options available. The Pro Access setup is genuinely useful and a nice touch.

In typical truck fashion, there’s under-seat storage in the back. The interior is finished in smoked truffle leather, which is perforated and quilted, with Platinum badging throughout. It feels very premium. Back here you also get a large panoramic sunroof, a center armrest with cup holders, heated rear seats, USB-C ports, a 120-volt household outlet, a 12-volt outlet, rear vents, and large cup holders.

At 5-foot-1, I have tons of room back here, but that’s expected in an F-150. The headliner is very soft—it almost feels like suede—and there are large grab handles, seatback pockets, quilted leather door panels, and more well-sized cup holders. Everything reinforces that this is the luxury version of the F-150.

Up front, there’s a fully digital driver display and a large head-up display, which you can’t really see on camera. I love the big grab handle—it makes getting in and out much easier for me—though this trim does come with power running boards. The steering wheel has Platinum badging, and BlueCruise comes standard on this spec.

The driver attention monitoring sensors are located here and here, which initially threw me off because I’m used to seeing them above the steering wheel. At first, I thought it didn’t have BlueCruise, but once I got on the highway, the system popped up and confirmed it was available.

You have the usual 2H, 4H, and 4L settings since this is four-wheel drive. There’s memory seating for three drivers, which is great. The large touchscreen—what Ford calls the productivity screen—supports wireless CarPlay, which connects quickly and seamlessly. There’s a wireless charging pad, USB and USB-C ports, and a sliding cover to keep things looking clean.

One of the signature F-150 features is the fold-out work surface. You can use it as a desk or a place to eat when you’re parked, but obviously not while driving. Underneath, there’s a massive center storage bin with two USB-C ports, plenty of power options, a small upper glove box, and a lower glove box as well.

The F-150 lineup spans everything from base work trucks all the way up to the Raptor, and now there’s also the Lobo. This one is the Platinum, which means luxury. If you want the capability of an F-150 but also want a high-end leather interior and more upscale styling, this is the trim you’d choose—though you will pay for it.

This truck, as tested, comes in at about $123,000 Canadian, or roughly $91,000 US. We really like it. Having a giant pickup once in a while is fun, and this one is both comfortable and highly functional.

Let me know what you think. Leave a question or a comment, and come find me on social—I’m XO Cotti Peters everywhere. Don’t forget to subscribe, and I’ll see you soon.