2012 F150 is Motor Trend Truck of the Year!

It's official. The Ford F-150 has been named the 2012 Motor Trend Truck of the Year!

Since its inception back in 1949, Motor Trend has been one of the most trusted sources for automotive news, reviews and its comprehensive road tests. Its annual awards are coveted by automotive manufacturers as they are considered by the mainstream press and many consumers to be the most important distinction awarded in the North American auto industry.

So when the 2012 Motor Trend Truck of the Year was announced, it's understandable that we were more than a little excited!

Here's just a few of the results from the Motor Trend road test of the new 2012 F-150:

• Team extensively tested all four engines stating that the EcoBoost engine was "Engineering Excellence" and better than any of the eight-piston offerings in maybe any company's lineup
• In terms of towing and hauling the team consensus was that each tested F-150 only got better the harder they were working. Even in the handling tests, the F-150 feels more planted and better balanced with payload in the bed.

And that is just a few snippets on engine performance. The F-150's comfort, convenience and design features all win high praise as well. If you haven't read the article yet, you can check it out on the Motor Trend website today.

Link: Motor Trend Website

http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/truck/1202_2012_truck_of_the_year_ford_f_150/viewall.html

Link: YouTube video

http://youtu.be/zIOu5iIKsxE