Ford Adds More Luxury, Technology to Its Super Duty Lineup
The Super Duty lineup has gotten a new ‘Limited’ trim.
Looking to set new luxury standards for high-end heavy-duty truckers, the 2018 Ford F-Series Super Duty Limited is priced from $80,835 for the F-250 model, while the F-350 starts from $82,010. The F-450 Super Duty Limited 4×4 has a starting price of $87,100. According to Ford, customers who want to check every option box can top out a Super Duty for as much as $94,455.
What’s the point of a high-end luxury Super Duty pickup you might be asking? Well, Ford is actually ready with an answer. According to the American automaker, over 50 percent of the Super Duty lineup’s retail sales this year are high-end models, including Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum series. So why not make a trim level that takes it even further with the Limited?
“There are heavy-duty truck customers who need Super Duty-level capability and want true luxury,” said Todd Eckert, Ford Truck group marketing manager. “We created this new truck to answer the call for even more premium choices in the Super Duty range as we see more and more truck customers trending to more premium models.”
SEE ALSO: 2017 Ford Super Duty Review
The interior of the 2018 Ford F-Series Super Duty Limited benefits from custom Camelback two-tone leather seats, premium stitched leather-wrapped steering wheel, armrests and instrument panel, Miko suede headliner, hand-finished dark ash wood trim, and special badging. On the exterior, the trucks get a special twin-bar satin grille with chrome accents, quad-beam LED lights, and satin-finished tailgate applique. Naturally, each Limited model has a dedicated serial number laser-etched on the center console armrest.
Along with the interior appointments, the Super Duty Limited comes standard with plenty of advanced and innovative tech features including class-exclusive high-definition 360-degree camera with Trailer Reverse Guidance, SYNC 3, BLIS with trailer coverage, adaptive cruise control, adaptive steering, lane-keeping alert, forward collision warning with brake support, flat rear load floor with fold-up locking storage, full panoramic moonroof with retractable shade, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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EARL - I agree 100%. an $80,000 F-250? I bet that's 2wd too. My '96 F-250 regular cab XLT 4wd 7.3 PSD stickered for $28,650. I took the Alcoa wheels and let Ford keep their weak rear bumper. Not interested in a new truck at all at those prices. There's a few features in todays new cars & trucks I like and use, But nothing I drive is as comfortable as my old F-250. First thing Ford ought to do is loose the back seat and back doors,.
Something to THINK about, check out the GCW rating vs CDL requirements. Any vehicle that I am ever going to pay that much for will come from the OEM with XXX.24.5" tires and meant to make money.