Ford Super Duty customers buy these three-quarter-ton pickups to get the job done, but for 2022, the Blue Oval is adding more tech and styling to the lineup. Includes more connectivity with an optional 12-inch touchscreen and a couple of styling upgrades with the Lariat Sport Appearance Package and Black Appearance Package, now available up to XLT trims.
As Ford puts it, “Super Duty customers aren’t just working harder these days, they are also working smarter…“We’re further helping our customers raise their game and get the job done with purposeful technology.”
Bigger touchscreen for 2022
New and standard on 2022 Super Duty Lariat and above models is a horizontal-styled 12-inch touchscreen linked to Ford’s SYNC4 system with its super quick and responsive interface. This works with SYNC AppLink apps, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
Lower Super Duty trims need to upgrade to the 12-inch screen; XLT gets SYNC3 and the 8-inch touchscreen as standard, while SYNC voice control and a 4.2-inch centre screen remain standard on the XL series trucks.
Styling upgrades: Lariat Sport Appearance Package & Black Appearance Package
These new workhorses look better, particularly the Lariat model, which has a list of body-coloured parts, including the front grille, the bumpers, and the exterior mirrors. The black platform running boards add a sleeker touch and a sporty chrome exhaust tip.
XLT trims receive the blacked-out look for 2022 with the optional Black Appearance Package. Riding on 20-inch black rims, the package adds body-coloured front and rear bumpers, grille bars, six-inch Ebony Black running boards, and the blue Ford logo, which also goes all black. Ford says this option will be available sometime in 2021.
New colours:
Add some new cabin and exterior colours into the mix, too. This includes an Atlas Blue outside paint scheme, a Navy Pier and Light Slate interior for Limited, and Lariat with the new Baja interior.
Takeaway
Trucks in general (particularly mid-size) are picking up, and heavy duties are no exception. Except now, it’s not all just about insane power, crazy towing, and next-level payloads — automakers, including Ford, are stepping it up with more cabin technology and convenience features, paired with improved looks with added styling options.
So, while the 2022 Super Duty’s optional 7.3L V8 puts down 430 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque are necessary features for some, it never hurts to have bigger touchscreen and new colour options.
