Best Pickup Trucks for 2024 and 2025 (2024)

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Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of more than 400 vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the Best Pickup Trucks based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in.

By Size
By Fuel Type
By Price
By Safety Rating
By Performance

By Size

Best Compact Pickup Trucks

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2024 Ford Maverick

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$25,410

EPA MPG

21–37 combined

C/D SAYS: The 2024 Ford Maverick is a compact workhorse that earns its place next to the Ranger and F-150 with impressive payload capacity and stout tow capability. Learn More

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$29,000 est

EPA MPG

N/A

Best Mid-Size Pickup Trucks

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2024 Toyota Tacoma

9.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$32,995

EPA MPG

N/A

C/D SAYS: The redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma is revitalized, modernized, and ready to take on some equally new rivals in the mid-size pickup-truck segment. Learn More

2024 Ford Ranger Raptor

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$57,065

EPA MPG

17 combined

2024 Ford Ranger

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$34,265

EPA MPG

22 combined

Best Full-Size Pickup Trucks

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2025 Ram 1500

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$42,270

EPA MPG

17–23 combined

2024 Ram 1500 TRX

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$98,335

EPA MPG

12 combined

2024 Ford F-150

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$38,765

EPA MPG

19–22 combined

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Best Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks

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By Fuel Type

Best Electric Pickup Trucks

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2024 Rivian R1T

2024 Ford F-150 Lightning

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$57,090

EPA Est. Range

240–300 miles

2024 Tesla Cybertruck

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$81,895

EPA Est. Range

N/A

Best Hybrid Trucks

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2024 Ford Maverick

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$25,410

EPA MPG

21–37 combined

C/D SAYS: The 2024 Ford Maverick is a compact workhorse that earns its place next to the Ranger and F-150 with impressive payload capacity and stout tow capability. Learn More

2025 Ram 1500

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$42,270

EPA MPG

17–23 combined

2024 Ford F-150

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$38,765

EPA MPG

19–22 combined

Best Diesel Trucks

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2025 Ram 1500

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$42,270

EPA MPG

17–23 combined

2024 Ram HD

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$47,245

EPA MPG

N/A

2024 Ford Super Duty

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$46,965

EPA MPG

N/A

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Trucks With the Best Gas Mileage

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By Price

Cheapest Trucks

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2024 Ford Maverick

/10

C/D RATING

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$29,000 est

EPA MPG

N/A

2024 Toyota Tacoma

9.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$32,995

EPA MPG

N/A

Best Pickup Trucks Under $35,000

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2024 Ford Maverick

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$25,410

EPA MPG

21–37 combined

C/D SAYS: The 2024 Ford Maverick is a compact workhorse that earns its place next to the Ranger and F-150 with impressive payload capacity and stout tow capability. Learn More

2024 Chevrolet Colorado

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$31,095

EPA MPG

19–22 combined

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$29,000 est

EPA MPG

N/A

Best Pickup Trucks Under $40,000

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2024 Ford Maverick

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$25,410

EPA MPG

21–37 combined

2024 Chevrolet Colorado

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$31,095

EPA MPG

19–22 combined

2024 Ford F-150

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$38,765

EPA MPG

19–22 combined

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Best Pickup Trucks Under $50,000

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By Safety Rating

Safest Trucks

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2025 Ram 1500

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$42,270

EPA MPG

17–23 combined

C/D SAYS: Enhanced tech, fresh styling, and a twin-turbo inline-six are coming to the 2025 Ram 1500, which aims to maintain its dominant position among full-size trucks. Learn More

2024 Rivian R1T

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$71,700

EPA Est. Range

270–410 miles

2024 Ford F-150

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$38,765

EPA MPG

19–22 combined

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By Performance

Trucks with the Best Towing Capacity

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2024 Ford Super Duty

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$46,965

EPA MPG

N/A

C/D SAYS: The 2024 Ford Super Duty is one of the most versatile heavy-duty trucks, with commercial-grade capability and the ability to conquer most other tasks. Learn More

2024 Ram HD

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$47,245

EPA MPG

N/A

2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$47,000 est

EPA MPG

N/A

Fastest Pickup Trucks

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2024 Tesla Cybertruck

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$81,895

EPA Est. Range

N/A

C/D SAYS: The Tesla Cybertruck looks like it was dropped off by an alien race, but it has the capabilities to challenge all of the top-selling pickup trucks. Learn More

2024 Rivian R1T

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$71,700

EPA Est. Range

270–410 miles

2024 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$98,845

EPA Est. Range

314 miles

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