XLT vs Lariat Do not drive the same

[Ziggy73]

I just recently bought a 2024 F150 PowerBoost Lariat SuperCrew. I went to a dealer to compare problems I've been having with the truck to another truck just to validate if they are actually issues or not.

There was a few differences however one verify noticeable.

1. The XLT model drove much faster and did not feel sluggish compared to my lariat model. The XLT accelerated faster and just felt like it had more power.
   1. My Lariat drives kind of sluggish. Its quick but it definitely did not feel as quick as the XLT, it feels like it has to try harder to move as quick.
2. The suspension on the XLT is significantly smoother. The XLT did have 18" rims vs my lariat has 20" rims and the tires were not the same so there's that to factor in however I didn't think my lariat would be very jittery every bump it hits.
3. XLT had sharp brakes. My Lariat has spongy brakes.

Does anyone else have these issues? Anyone have any thoughts on why my lariat might be slower than the XLT? Just looking to validate if i might have an issue with my lariat or not.

Weight and the front 4x4 assembly spins whether it's in 4H or 2H. It's going to have a bit of drag on the drivetrain.

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[Lefty665]

that is a darn good point. However, every power boost I’ve seen in my local area has 20 inch wheels. I’m yet to see if power boost first hand with 18 inch.

My 2024 does, bought it in August. I preferred them. It was the only PB XLT out of 8 on the lot with 18s, the rest were '20s.

 

[Goldeneye36]

Same. I preferred the look of the BAP 18" wheels/tires vs the BAP+ 20" ones. I did lose out on the dual exhaust with black tips though. The bare metal pipe you get with the standard BAP looks... Incomplete

 

[Lefty665]

Same. I preferred the look of the BAP 18" wheels/tires vs the BAP+ 20" ones. I did lose out on the dual exhaust with black tips though. The bare metal pipe you get with the standard BAP looks... Incomplete

I also really have come to like the blacked out anti matter blue that it looks like you have too.

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