Pickup trucks are light duty trucks specifically designed to carry goods form one place to another. They comprise of an enclosed cabin and a cargo area for loading goods.

Top rated pickup trucks

Top pickup trucks [i]based on the reviews and ratings of the consumer are:

  1. 2022 Chevrolet Colorado

The Chevrolet Colorado is one of the best midsize trucks. It is available in a wide variety of configurations like gas or diesel.  The Colorado can pick up to 7,700 pounds with diesel engine, 7,000 pounds with the V-6, or 3,500 pounds with the standard four-cylinder. Three different powertrains, one diesel and two gas are available in Colorado.

  • Engine: 2.5-liter I-4
  • Engine: 2.8-liter turbodiesel I-4
  • Engine: 3.6-liter V-6
  1. 2021 Ram 1500

Ram 1500 pickup comes in with two cab sizes, two bed lengths, four engine choices, and many trim levels. It has 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. Engine options are:

  • 6-liter V-6
  • 0-liter turbodiesel V-6
  • 7-liter V-8
  • 2-liter Hellcat V-8
  1. 2022 Honda Ridgeline

The Ridgeline offers a smooth ride due to its structure built on a unibody platform. It comes with a 3.5-liter V-6; 80 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. It quickly hit 60 mile per hour in 6.3 seconds making it unique for a midsize truck.

8.0-inch touchscreen is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android. Sound system has usually seven-speaker in Ridgeline.

  1. Ford F-150

This full-size truck having towing capacity upto 14000 pounds comes with a wide range of engine options. All the engine options are equipped 10 speed automatic transmission.

  • 3.3-liter naturally aspirated V-6 — 290 hp / 265 lb-ft
  • 2.7-liter twin-turbo V-6 — 325 hp / 400 lb-ft
  • 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V-8 — 400 hp / 410 lb-ft
  • 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 — 400 hp / 500 lb-ft
  • 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 — 250 hp / 440 lb-ft
  • 3.5-liter hybrid twin-turbo V-6 — 430 hp / 570 lb-ft
  • 3.5-liter high-output twin-turbo V-6 (Raptor) — TBA / TBA
  1. GMC Sierra 1500

Like ford, it also offers a huge variety for engine which are:

  • 3-liter V-6 with 285 hp and 305 lb-ft torque
  • 7-liter turbocharged I-4 with 310 hp and torque of 348 lb-ft
  • 3-liter V-8 with 255hp and 383 lb-ft torque
  • 2-liter V-8 with 420 hp and 460 lb-ft torque
  • 0-liter turbodiesel I-6 with 277 hp and 460 lb-ft torque

The towing capacity changes with configuration and powertrain. Cargo volume is 89.1 ft3 for the long bed, 71.7 ft3 for the standard bed, and 62.9 ft3 with the short bed. Additional features include 7 inches display with WIFI hotspot.

  1. 2022 GMC Canyon

It is a mid-size pickup posing similarity to Sierra. Canyon is also the only midsize pickup that provide the option for diesel option, another one being the Chevrolet Colorado. It is famous for its comfortable ride with ability to tow 7600 pounds of weight. It also comes up with two gas powerplants and one turbodiesel four-cylinder engine. It has a horsepower 308 hp and torque 275 lb-ft.

Most luxurious pickup truck

            Some of the top rated and most luxurious[ii] pickup trucks are:

  1. Nissan Titan Platinum Reserve

Few specifications of Nissan Titan Platinum Reserve are:

  • Comes with one engine and two bed and cab options
  • massive 5.6L V8 engine with 400hp and 413lb-ft torque
  • four-way power-adjustable seats
  • heated seats
  • lane departure warning,
  • pedestrian detection
  • automatic emergency braking
  1. Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMax

Few specifications of Toyota Tundra Palitnum CrewMax are:

  • high-quality leather seats,
  • high class infotainment system,
  • power-adjusted steering
  • driver-assist features
  • large towing capacity
  1. Jeep Gladiator Overland

Few specifications of Jeep Gladiator Overland are:

  • 285hp V6 engine with manual transmission which can be shifted to automatic
  • spacious cabin which can hold up to five passengers with the
  • cabin is also water-resistant
  • truck can morph into a convertible for an outdoor experience.
  1. Ford F-150 Limited

Few specifications of Ford F-150 Limited are:

  • user-friendly tech gizmos,
  • luxurious interior,
  • high towing and hauling capabilities
  • six engine options
  • driving assistance features, and
  • Huge interior space
  1. GMC Canyon Denali

 Few specifications of GMC Canyon Denali are:

  • high-quality interior
  • heated and ventilated leather seats,
  • 8-inch infotainment system,
  • Bose audio
  • 6L V6 Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine of 308hp
  • driver-assist technologies
  • advanced safety features and
  • wireless charging
  1. Chevrolet Silverado High Country

 Few specifications of Chevrolet Silverado High Country are:

  • Subtle leather finishing
  • Comfortable seats
  • Roomy cabin
  • bed carries a ton of cargo space for luggage, tools, camping equipment
  • a 310hp inline-four engine that is smooth as well as very reliable.

 

Prices of pickup trucks

The prices of some of the best pickup trucks are given in the table:

 

Model Prices starting MSRP
2022 RAM 1500 $34,400
2022 Ford F-150 $29,640
2022 GMC Canyon $26,800
2022 Chevrolet Colorado $25,200
2022 Ford F-450 $51,380
2022 Nissan Frontier $27,840
2022 Jeep Gladiator $35,315
2022 Honda Ridgeline $36,890
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz $23,990
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited $31,200
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Limited $30,400

 

[i] https://www.motortrend.com/style/truck/

 

[ii] https://www.hotcars.com/ranking-the-10-most-luxurious-pickup-trucks-ever-made/