A pickup or a pickup truck is a light-duty truck. Its manufacturing design has an open cargo, enclosed cabin, andtailgate.

Alternative terms for pickup trucks (1)

Pickup trucks are known as Utes in Australia and New Zealand. South Africans use the term “bakkie” for pickup trucks.

Purpose of pickup trucks

In the 1950s, United States consumers started purchasing pickup trucks for their lifestyle purposes. People of North America use the pickup as a passenger car. Pickup trucks are mostly used for their towing and hauling capabilities. They serve the purpose of camping when equipped with Camper shells. Modified pickup trucks are used as unarmoured, improvised combat vehicles known as “technicals”.

Top luxurious pickup trucks, prices, and reviews (2)

  1. Honda Ridgeline

Ridgeline is the only Honda model that has a cargo bed. It is a one-size-fits-all substitute for ancient pickup trucks. It does not have an optional engine but has a standard spacious crew cab. In comparison to its competitors, it is more comfortable. Its V-6 powertrain and minivan-based underpinnings have limited its towing capacity up to 5000 pounds, but both have enabled the Ridgeline to drive with refinement, use fuel efficiently, accelerate quickly and provide an effective payload rating. Multifunction tailgate and in-bed trunk are their innovative features.

Highs

  • High-class interior
  • Refined and quick on the road
  • Various innovative features

Lows

  • Lacks effective towing capacity
  • Does not offer any legit off-road styles
  • Poor braking performance

Pricing

  • Sports: $37665
  • RTL: $40645
  • RTL-E: $43596
  • Black edition: $45095

More the price, the more fancy features a model has. Among the above models, RTL is considered the best blend of desirable value and equipment. RTL features include:

  • Warm front seat
  • Power-controllable front seats
  • Leather-trimmed interior

Details

  • Engine: V-6
  • Horsepower: 280
  • Fuel consumption: 3.5L per kilometre
  • Towing capacity: 5000 pounds
  • Hauling capacity: 1600 pounds
  • Connectivity: CarPlay, Android Auto, and Apple
  • 8-inch infotainment screen
  • Basic forward-collision alarm and automate braking in emergency
  • Basic lane-departure alarm and lane-keeping guide
  • Limited warranty for 36000 miles or 3 years
  • Powertrain warranty for 60000 miles or 5 years
  1. Chevy Colorado Pickup

It is a mid-size pickup providing broad capabilities and everyday practicality with considerable payload and towing ratings. In comparison to full-sized models, this model is more convenient to maneuver.It maintains athletic handling and a comfortable driving position.

Highs

  • Better handling
  • Luxurious driving position
  • Highly capable model; ZR2

Lows

  • Poor interior quality
  • Lacks driver assist

Pricing

  • World truck: $26395
  • LT: $28895
  • Z71: $34995
  • ZR2: $42795

ZR2 is a unique model of Chevy. It is the most expensive model and has exclusive equipment including wild front terminals and spool-value shock. Unlike others, it has a spacious rear seat.

Details

  • Engine: V-6
  • Horsepower: 308
  • Mileage: 2.8L per kilometer
  • Towing capacity: 7000-7700 pounds
  • Hauling capacity: 3500 pounds
  • Connectivity: 4G LTE Wi-Fi, Android Auto, CarPlay, and Apple
  • 7-inch infotainment screen
  • Unlimited warranty for 36000 miles or 3 years
  • Powertrain warranty for 60000 miles or 5 years
  1. GMC Canyon

It is the most glamorous and luxurious model of Chevy Colorado. It has strong competitors in the market including Jeep Gladiator and Ford Ranger. Unlike other pickups of the same class, GMC represents its models as premium pickups. However its topmost model Denali does not meet expectations. The canyon provides an athletic handling and refined ride. This allows Canyon to copy full-size pickup trucks such as the GMC sierra 1500.

Highs

  • Torquey diesel and potent V-6 engine
  • Grander than other versions
  • Provides better drives and rides than other competitors

Lows

  • Lacks drivers assists
  • Denali does not meet expectations
  • Poor base engine

Pricing

  • Elevation standard: $27595
  • Elevation:$31195
  • AT4: $49395
  • Denali: $42095

The elevation model is all-wheel drive and comes with a V-6 powertrain. It possesses a crew-cab body, power-adjustable seat of the driver, climate control, remorts start, and dampened tailgate.

Details

  • Engine: V-6 and diesel four-cylinder
  • Horsepower: 308
  • Fuel consumption: 3.6L per Km
  • Towing capacity: 3500-7700 pounds
  • Payload capacity: 1599-1605 pounds
  • Connectivity: Apple, Android Auto, CarPlay, and 4G LTE mobile hotspot
  • 8-inch infotainment screen
  • Has forward-collision alarm
  • Has lane-departure alarm
  • Has sensors for rear parking
  • Limited warranty for 36000 miles or 3 years
  • Powertrain warranty for 60000 miles or 5 years
  1. Jeep Gladiator

In the early ’90s, Jeep has not provided a cargo bed, but the Gladiator 2021 gives a useful and cool tool. It is a versatile model of Jeep Wrangler.

Highs

  • Remains off-road-ready
  • Roofless and doorless configurability
  • Has more hauling and towing capacity than Wrangler

Lows

  • Less effective fuel economy
  • In comparison to Wrangler, it is less nimble on trails.

Pricing

  • Sport: $35210
  • Willys sport: $37160
  • Sport S: $38610
  • Freedom: $41876
  • Mojave: $45490

Sport S is considered the best version of Gladiator. It has an adjustable roof, side steps, headliner for temperature and noise insulation.

Details

  • Engine: V-6
  • Horsepower: 285
  • Fuel consumption 6L per Km
  • Towing capacity: 7650 pounds
  • Hauling capacity: 1105-1700 pounds
  • Connectivity: CarPlay, Android Auto, and Apple
  • 7-8.4 inch infotainment screen
  • Has forward-collision alarm and cruise control
  • Has blind-spot monitoring
  • Limited warranty for 36000 miles or 3 years
  • Powertrain warranty for 60000 miles or 5 years
  1. Ford F-150

It offers 6 or more powertrains, 3 cab configurations, and short and long bed lengths. Top models of Ford F provide luxurious drives and rides.

Highs

  • Cabin with a decent outfit
  • The hybrid version offers quick acceleration
  • Has features of novel productivity

Lows

  • In comparison to main rivals, its ride is not smooth
  • A hybrid powertrain makes it costly

Pricing

  • XL: $30635
  • XLT: $36745
  • Lariat: $46390
  • Platinum: $60805

Among all versions, Lariat gives additional luxuries. It has a perfect blend of affordability and required features.

Details

  • Engine: V-6, V-8, twin-turbocharged V-6, twin-turbocharged V-8, diesel V-6
  • Horsepower: 290, 400, 325, 400, 250
  • Fuel consumption: 3.3L, 5.0L, 2.7L, 3.5L and 3.0L per Km
  • Towing capacity: 8200-13000 pounds
  • Hauling capacity: 1840-3250 pounds
  • Connectivity: Apple, Android Auto, CarPlay, and Wi-Fi hotspot
  • 8-12 inch infotainment screen
  • Available pedestrian detection
  • Automated braking in emergency
  • Has standard cruise control
  • Has lane-departure alarm and lane-keeping guide
  • Limited warranty for 36000 miles or 3 years
  • Powertrain warranty for 60000 miles or 5 years.

References

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickup_truck
  2. https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g27242492/best-pickup-trucks/