2021 Ford F-250 Lariat Tremor Gets Reviewed, Feels Like a Mansion on Wheels

After Zack Pradel had just reviewed the GMC Sierra 2500 AT4, he jumped behind the wheel of its main competitor, the Ford F-250 Lariat Tremor. The F-250 starts at $34,230 before taxes ($1,695 destination freight charge), in its regular cab, 8' long bed version. That is the price for the XL trim, but there are further XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited trim levels.

While the F-250 Limited starts at $84,390 before taxes, the Lariat trim we're looking at today comes with a more affordable price tag, starting at $49,740, also before taxes. The truck Zack is testing comes with a 7.3-liter V8 engine that runs on gas, and that will add an extra $2,045 to the aforementioned starting price. This engine is mated to a 10-speed automatic gearbox, which you can also find on the F-150.

Looking at the Tremor Off-Road package that also comes on this truck, it will set you back an additional $3,975, but you do get quite a few interesting upgrades. Those include 35" Off-Road tires, 18" low-gloss black-painted wheels, a ride-height increase, a rear electronic locking differential, and a front limited-slip differential. There's more to it, including a Rock Crawl Mode and a Trail Control Mode, to name just a few.

That said, we wouldn't be surprised if the truck Zack is reviewing here has a price tag of over $60,000 considering all of the upgrades. The gas engine delivers 430 horsepower and 475 lb-ft (644 Nm) of torque, which leads to a good towing capacity of up to 15,000 lbs (6803 kg) on a traditional hitch or as much as 18,700 lbs (8,482 kg) with a gooseneck variant in place.

While you might think that those performance figures are quite decent, let's not forget the size of this truck. That becomes painfully obvious as we get to see a quick acceleration test. As Zack himself mentions, "It sounds like it's going, but this thing is so huge that even with a 7.3-liter V8, driving this truck is like trying to spin the world in reverse. It's a lot to handle."

As he later points out in the video, the 6.7-liter Powerstroke diesel might be a better choice for a truck this big but keep in mind that the price tag will be considerably higher at the end of the day, as that unit costs $10,495. While horsepower figures are slightly better than the gas engine, it's the torque that really gets us interested. With 1,050 lb-ft (1,423 Nm) of torque, you get the best performance out of any full-size pickup over 8,500 lbs (3,855 kg) GVWR on the market.

We get to see some of this truck's features, and we learn that even though the front seats are heated and ventilated, they don't have a massage option in them, like the F-150 Platinum. Also, there's no wireless charger like in the F-150, but at least storage options are plentiful. One interesting feature is a set of auxiliary switches, which don't actually do anything until you hook them up to any additional accessories you might decide to use.

The rear seats offer plenty of legroom and headroom, and passengers can also enjoy the huge panoramic roof. After going through all the buttons and bits on the inside of the truck, Zack ends the review with his overall impression of the F-250. "I really this truck. It can do it all. And I would definitely seek out the Tremor package. The F-250 has a great towing capacity, and it is going to do whatever job you need it to do. But if you want a daily driver, I'd still opt for the F-150."