2023 Ford F-150 Rattler adds style, off-road features to basic truck

The Ford F-150 has quite a few options for off-roading in style, whether it's busting dunes with a Raptor or crawling on forest trails with the Tremor. But what if you're on a bit of a budget? Well, the 2023 Ford F-150 Rattler aims to bring some off-road capability with some unique flair to the more affordable end of the pickup's range.

The Rattler is based on the entry-level XL trim, and is only available with four-wheel drive. On the outside, it's distinguished by the black plastic grille and bumpers of the XL, but now accompanied by fender vents with "Rattler" badging, rear decals with the same name and a rattlesnake-pattern, 18-inch alloy wheels and dual exhaust. It's available in most of the F-150's color palette, too. The interior features unique, scale-like patterns to the cloth inserts as well as bronze accents all along the dashboard.

Mechanically, the Rattler picks up all the FX4 off-road goodies. Included are skid plates, all-terrain tires, off-road shocks, a locking rear differential and hill descent control.