I have an XL Hybrid and drive for work, similar to you. First 600 miles on the factory tank of gas! The bed is decent for cases, and a tonneau cover helps with security.
Acceleration is deceptive—feels slow but isn’t. You’ll be doing 70 before you realize it because of how smooth the hybrid drive is.
I have a 2023 XLT EcoBoost with the Lux Package. 20K miles so far, reliable, and fun to drive. 32 MPG combined. Build quality is average for the price range.