The new F-150 pulls its gut-strength from its chassis, which is lighter in weight than the predecessor. F-150’s fully boxed frame (made of hydro-formed/high strength steel side rails) pumps up the torsional rigidity by 10 percent, shoving the F-150 to greater payload and towing capacity. Engines choices for the F-150 emphasize power. There are two 4.6-liter V8 engines: the two-valve gets 248 horsepower (at 4750 rpm) and 294 pounds-feet of torque (at 4000 rpm); the three-valve—which is new for the F-150—gets 292 horspower (at 5700 rpm) and 320 pounds-feet of torque (at 4000 rpm). The 5.4-liter, three-valve V8—optimized to get beefier horsepower and torque in 2009—produces 320 horsepower (at 5000 rpm) and 390 pounds-feet of torque (at 3500 rpm). Gone for 2009 is the 202 horsepower 4.2-liter V6. Interior-wise, the F-150 reflects a lifestyle makeover. To accommodate cell phones, iPods and other gadgets and gizmos, the revamped cabin features 30-plus storage zones— including an instrument panel bin and two-12-volt outlets. Bigger buttons and switches are also a part of the cosmetic changes. F-150’s 65.5 cubic feet of cargo space is impressive as is the cargo management system and the bed extender. Another nice feature is the cap-less fuel filler, which automatically seals shut after the fuel nozzle is removed. The 2009 F-150 King Ranch Lariat 4x4 with 5.4-liter V8 and 6-speed automatic transmission collects estimated mileage per gallon fuel economy of 14 city and 18 highway and carries a MSRP of $42,285.