The pickup truck is no doubt the king of the roads. Pickup trucks are essential vehicles for many people; it doesn’t matter what your purpose is, a pickup truck will suit you. Trucks are usually offered with either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive as all-purpose vehicles that specialize in different uses, such as towing and hauling. Pickups are still popular today, and have even been upgraded to be more comfortable and safe, particularly these models:
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1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a mid-size, 4-wheel drive pickup truck powered by a 3.1L V6 with 305 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. It is an excellent deal in towing and
pulling capacity, making it one of the best in its class. Plus, the interior features a 13.4-inch diagonal infotainment touch-screen and a 12.3-inch diagonal driver information center. Additionally, the Silverado 1500 is a relatively affordable truck, only costing $32,000 USD. -
2. Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck with a 4- or 5-seat capacity that comes with a variety of configurations, the most basic being a V6 engine with 327 horsepower and 327 lb-ft of torque. The range extends up to a V8 machine with 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque. The Tundra is highly reliable and can pull up to 8400 lbs. What’s more, the interior is comfortable, featuring heated 8-way power adjustable seats for the driver and front passenger. It costs $34,000 USD.
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3. Honda Ridgeline
Honda’s Ridgeline pickup truck is a full-size truck with all-wheel-drive that comes with either a 3.5L V6 engine with 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque or a 3.5L V6 with 305 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. The Ridgeline is highly reliable and can pull up to 9750 lbs. The interior also features heated seats, wireless charging, and 60/40 lift-up rear seats. It costs $35,000 USD.
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4. Ford F150
The Ford F150 is a full-size pickup truck that comes in multiple configurations, the most basic being either a diesel or gasoline engine with 350 horsepower and 420 lb/ft of torque. The range extends to a 5.0L V8 engine with 460 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, the F150 is highly reliable and can pull up to 9000 lbs of weight. It costs $44,000 USD.
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5. Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 is a full-size pickup truck that comes in various configurations. The most basic configuration is a V6 engine with 269 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque that comes in 4-wheel drive. The range extends up to a V8 machine with 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque that comes in 4-wheel drive and 2-wheel drive. Additionally, the Ram 1500 is highly reliable and can tow up to 10600 lbs. It costs $37,000 USD.
