View Interior Photos of the 2026 Ford F-150 STX Lobo

Marc Urbano|Car and DriverIn addition to the lowered suspension, the Lobo features a revised of the regular F-150 STX’s bodywork. Marc Urbano|Car and DriverOur tester came in Agate Black Metallic, which helps the grille-spanning light array stand out. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMarc Urbano|Car and DriverThe rest of the Lobo takes on a mean appearance. Check out these 22-inch wheels. Marc Urbano|Car and DriverThe Lobo snarls with a set of dual exhaust tips at the rear. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMarc Urbano|Car and DriverThe naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 has no performance upgrades, which means it makes 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. Marc Urbano|Car and DriverKeep going to check out even more pictures of the 2026 Ford F-150 STX Lobo.

The 2026 Ford F-150 STX Lobo is Ford’s attempt at a modern street truck. Its deep roots extend all the way back to the first- and second-generation F-150 Lightning models (the gas-burning ones from the 1990s and 2000s that predate the EV of the same name). It’s a head turner, but not entirely in a good way. In the literal sense, it draws plenty of looks, yet broken pavement sends its leaf-spring rear suspension into a tizzy, and your noggin will move about similarly. Figuratively, driving it left us shaking our heads, wondering what Ford was expecting to accomplish here. A new Lightning this is not. While the Lobo aims to reignite the enthusiast passion its predecessors inspired, this new truck struggles to get the basic formula down. The last SVT F-150 Lightning featured a regular cab, rear-wheel drive, and a supercharged V-8 that made the whole thing go like hell. The Lobo, on the other hand, comes exclusively with a big crew-cab body, a 5.5-foot bed, and four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case, though it can switch to a rear-drive mode to light up the rear tires. More sensible perhaps, but not exactly a blueprint for performance.

Classic gems, tasteful customs, legendary supercars - for Silvian, they're all fair game. He's been in love with cars and motorcycles for as long as he can remember, so it made perfect sense to eventually turn that passion into a full-time writing career. Around six years and more than 3,000 articles later, he is still going strong and doesn't plan on hitting the brakes anytime soon. Brabus is so much more than a regular tuner in our day and age. It is a fully-fledged luxury lifestyle brand involved in a wide variety of pursuits not related to cars, including fashion, high-end real estate, and aviation. But to us car guys and girls, its core identity will always be rooted in car tuning and wild customization. The company’s partnership with Smart started more than two decades ago and is still going strong today, having yielded some fascinating results in the meantime. And with the tiny Fortwo discontinued to make way for the all-electric #2, you can bet your bottom dollar on this replacement getting the Brabus treatment.

It's wild how far we've come in automotive technology during the past couple of decades. Who in the '60s would've figured that we'd make 100 horsepower per liter, like with the Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0-liter V8, or that adaptive dampers would be common in the luxury market, including on the Acura Integra A-Spec (with Technology Package). Still, one seemingly overlooked aspect of automotive progress is how we actuate the clutch between an engine and manual transmission. While this area's workings have stayed relatively simple, moving from one form to another has improved daily driving in several ways. We're talking about transitioning from cable-operated to hydraulically actuated clutches.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is still one of the most luxurious off-road SUVs you can buy. It's also one of the most expensive, with the G550 starting at $153,900 (plus $1,150 in destination charges) and the price with options and AMG badges only going up from there. Still, the G-Wagon does stand out defiantly against the crossoverfication of the industry, with its upright boxiness remaining uncompromised from its launch in 1979 all the way up to today. It isn't just a look either. Underneath all the modern Mercedes-Benz luxury remains real ladder-frame off-road credibility, complete with a solid rear axle, mechanically locking differentials, and proper low range gearing. Fortunately, the G-Class doesn't have exclusive rights to the rolling brick aesthetic, and you can still get some portion of G-Wagon energy for less than a G-Wagon MSRP. From relative up-and-comers like the Ineos Grenadier or the Rivian R1S to historical direct competitors like the Land Rover Defender, you can absolutely capture some of that boxy magic without spending quite as much, and in some cases by spending $100,000 less.

Joel was previously an editor at Autoblog for nearly a decade, covering cars from humble economy hatchbacks to high-end sports cars. He has extensive driving experience with plenty of track time, and even dabbles in motorcycling. Joel has shared his experiences in the car world not just in text, but also on podcasts and web videos.