The top-selling vehicles in the United States are pickup trucks, and that's because they serve so many functions. Long the beast of burden for farmers and tradesmen, the pickup has moved uptown and into the suburbs with ever-larger, ever-more-luxurious versions. While serious cargo capacity and tow ratings are still important, creature comforts are capturing pickup buyers' attention as well. And here we capture kbb.com editors' top choices.
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Pickups - Compact
Pickups - ½ Ton
Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab
The Colorado combines the rugged, bold looks of Chevy's full-size Silverado with a four-cylinder engine that delivers highway fuel economy up to 27 mpg.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab
If you need a serious work truck—one that can haul loads of dirt or tow a horse trailer—there could be a Silverado with your name on it.
Dodge Dakota Extended Cab
If you want or need V8 power, but prefer a pickup with more manageable dimensions than a full-size, the new Dakota is a great answer.
Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
The Ram pickup line is loaded with personality. The trucks are big and bold and in your face, mirroring the people who like to drive them.
Honda Ridgeline
Even though it's the most car-like pickup of all time and the first with an honest-to-goodness trunk, the Ridgeline is also a fully capable work truck.
Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab
If you're a pickup-truck kind of person to begin with, but your spouse is not, this truck could very well win him or her over.
Nissan Frontier King Cab
If you need a truck that hauls, tows and loves to get dirty, but don't want a full-size, you'll be impressed by the Frontier's ability, utility and refined ride.
GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab
A sibling to Chevy's Silverado, the Sierra's interior can be made quite plush, especially with the Denali trims.
Toyota Tacoma Access Cab
The latest iteration of the venerable Tacoma combines bold styling and ample power with a rock-solid reputation for reliability.
Toyota Tundra CrewMax
If you're shopping the full-size pickup market, you might find the Tundra's refined V8 engine, impeccable build quality and easy handling too good to pass up.