2018 Ford F-150 Platinum

What: A full-size pickup that happens to be America’s best-selling vehicle of any sort When: On sale now Where: Platinum is made in Dearborn, Mich. What makes it go: A 5-liter V-8, offered in addition to two turbocharged engine choices, good for 395 horsepower. How thirsty: 16 miles per gallon in the city, 22 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg overall. How big: 19.3 feet to 20.3 feet in the Platinum, depending on configuration How much: The Platinum version starts at $54,390 plus $1,395 destination charge. The cheapest F-150 starts at $27,610. Overall: A great truck becomes even greater