Lariat vs Platinum honest opinion

[derplz]

I went from a 2023 Lariat ER with Max Tow, power running boards etc to a 2024 Platinum with power running boards.

After 2 months of ownership here is my honest opinion of the “upgrade”

Lariat Pros:
Ride on my 23 Lariat was “smoother” and “softer” than the Platinum. Some of it is because of tires and some because of spring rate differences. I actually preferred the way the Lariat rode over the Platinum.

Actual Range on the Lariat was about 10% more than the Platinum. (EPA Published 330 vs 300 miles.)

Platinum Pros:
The only measurable advantage that the Platinum had over the Lariat was the Massaging Seats.

Blue Cruise 1.4, and Walk away Door Lock, Pro Power with truck turned off are other features that are on my 2024 Platinum that weren’t on my 2023 Lariat. Ford has stated these are supposed to be eventually upgraded via an OTA upgrade on previous year Lightnings. What can’t be upgraded is Heat Pump, but living here in Florida that’s not an issue.

Bottom line
So, was it worth it to replace my Lariat ER with a Platinum and would I do it again with what I now know? Probably not.

You forget the biggest thing, leather seats. I’m getting ready spend $2000 on upgraded leather to replace the plastic junk.

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[Mmiketa]

You forget the biggest thing, leather seats. I’m getting ready spend $2000 on upgraded leather to replace the plastic junk.

I thought that the seats in the Lariat were also real leather?

 

[derplz]

I thought that the seats in the Lariat were also real leather?

heck no. plastic on the 2023

 

[flyct]

heck no. plastic on the 2023

I believe on the lightning Lariat the seating surfaces are leather, but sides are vinyl for more durability. Typical of many car manufacturer seats.

The rear seats may be all vinyl, which is typical

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