Just because you drive a full-size truck doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice excellent fuel economy. That’s one reason our experts voted for Ford’s hybrid version of the popular F-150 pickup.

Within an engine menu consisting of a traditional V8, a twin-turbo V6, and the battery-electric Lightning, the F-150 Hybrid has a conventional gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain with impressive capabilities (and there is no need to plug it in). An electric motor boosts the F-150’s twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 to deliver 430 horsepower. Like all F-150s, a 10-speed automatic transmission is used. Combined with the Ford truck’s aluminum-intensive chassis that saves weight, the full-size truck returns an excellent 10.8 litres per 100 kilometres (L/100 km) city and highway combined fuel economy estimate. It can also tow up to 12,700 pounds.

The hybrid powertrain is available on the upper F-150 Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum trims that come exclusively with the roomier SuperCrew four-door configuration. A refreshed 2024 F-150 is on the way, but 2023 model year prices start at $74,265 for two-wheel drive (2WD) versions. Four-wheel drive (4WD) is a $5,200 extra,