It often comes in the mind of people that what types of pickup trucks are out there in the market? Well, there is a concise list for you so that you are able to determine the answer. These are not mutually exclusive and there are some trucks that belong to more than one category. However, if you’re considering buying your own, or are already a fan of this genre of vehicles, you may find the article quite interesting to read and analyze.
Following are the types of pickup trucks currently in the market:
- Full-size pickup trucks (Including one-ton, 3/4 ton, and half-ton trucks).
- Midsize pickup trucks
- Heavy-duty pickup trucks
- Compact/mini/coupe pickup trucks
- Electric pickup trucks
- Hybrid pickup trucks
- Luxury pickup trucks
Let us understand in detail the type of trucks.
Full-Size Pickup Trucks
Full-size pickup truck provides a lot of space, both inside and out. They are extremely capable of brawny workhorses and ride higher off the ground in comparison with compacts. In various circumstances, a full-size truck is able to give you all-wheel drive or 4WD capability, so that you are able to complete the job. In short, these giants of the road allow you to get wherever you want and when you want.
If you’re a type of person who carries lots of cargo with you, the full-sized pickup trucks are a perfect choice. However, it is indeed sad to say, for all the bells and whistles they tend to have, full-sized pickup trucks can be prohibitively exorbitant.
Full-size pickup trucks are divided into various categories; depending on the payload capacity. The payload is simply the weight the truck carries around. The sub-categories for full-size pickup trucks are
Half-Ton Trucks
Half-Ton Trucks are the most popular trucks when it comes to family. They include the popular Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500. Half-ton trucks are still full-size and are capable of doing a lot.
3/4-Ton Trucks
3/4-Ton Trucks come with larger engines and better suspension systems and other complements. These trucks are able to haul and tow larger weights in comparison to half-ton trucks. 3/4-Ton Trucks include the F-250, Silverado 2500HD, and Ram 2500. Most people consider these to be heavy-duty trucks.
1-Ton Trucks
They are basically heavy-duty workhorses and there is no question in it. If you have to do the heavy pulling, towing or hauling, then you are not wrong if you opt them. 1-Ton Trucks Models include the Ford F-350 and F-450, Chevy Silverado 3500HD and Ram 3500.
Going Beyond, Ford, Chevy, and Dodge
It’s not just Ford, Chevy, and Dodge Ram though. Let’s have a look at Honda’s full-size truck:
The Toyota Tundra is known to be a good option when it comes to capability and robustness. It is one of the best well rounded full-sized pickup trucks. It can tow more than 10,000 pounds, which is supposed to be more than enough for most RVs and popular trailers. The interior is gigantic, offering a huge amount of space for everyone on board.
Midsize Pickup Trucks
Midsize trucks hit the exact spot when we consider hauling heavy loads and power in a small package. Well, we are not suggesting they’re substitutes for full-size pickup trucks, and moreover not even promise for that. Mid-sized pickup trucks are ideal for daily usage. These juggernauts offer towing capabilities and high payload. Apart from this, they can even park inside parked garages.
Mid-sized trucks have recently acquired much more recognition from consumers, spurring automakers into actions. The reason is due to more models coming in the way they have almost doubled their new offerings in the last few years. Here we shall discuss some high-end mid-sized pickup trucks.
Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is an iconic model and that too a mid-size pickup truck. It consists of all the best features of its previous model and re-evolves it to a greater extent. The Tacoma lags in few premium options which are found in newer competitors, but the purpose of it is to keep it from becoming too exorbitant.
Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger has returned this year again to reclaim its lost image. It is known as one of the most popular nameplates in the small to midsize pickup truck space.
At the time of launching, it offers a 2.3-liter four-cylinder together with a ten-speed automatic transmission. Moreover a 270 hp turbocharged power train. It has four-wheel drive capacities and also offers electronically locking rear differentials.
Heavy-Duty Pickup Truck
Heavy-duty pickup trucks are mostly known as massive workhorses. The latest models under this category feature amped-up capacities in comparison to smaller counterparts, they have an increasingly wide range of modern-day comforts. Some models brag of controlling climate, leather seating, custom look appearance packages, and mobile Wi-Fi capability.
2019 Ram 3500
Ram’s 3500 series has more importance on towing than its predecessor. These trucks come in a variety that includes two crew-cab configurations. In order to aid towing capabilities, the truck is outfitted with a leaf spring rear suspension which appears to be traditional.
But if you are looking for a smoother ride, you can opt for air suspension. However, this sacrifices its towing capacity to some extent, while towing it does offer a smoother experience. It has a towing capacity of 18,210 pounds.
GMC Sierra 3500 HD and 2500 HD
The GMC Sierra HD has a massive appearance and is the prettier version of GM’s more heavy-duty pickups. The GMC Sierra 3500 HD And 2500 HD offers a six-way tailgate for easier bed access and is able to tow up to 20,000 pounds for the 3500HD model and 14,500 pounds when it comes to the 2500 HD model.
Compact/Mini/Coupe Pickup Trucks
These ‘Compact/Mini/Coupe Pickup Trucks’ aren’t very small as it appears. Moreover, they are widely considered as near-midsize trucks together with full-size proportions. Mini or compact trucks were popular in the 80s and 90s and it is all due to the Chevy S-10s, Nissan hard bodies and Toyota trucks, and Ford rangers.
Electric Pickup Trucks
It is evident that most of the automakers are making an initiative towards the electric car market with crossovers. However, only a few seem to focus on electric trucks. The reason why few electric pickups exist? This is due to expensive batteries that cost to make the vehicle capable of towing over 7,000 lbs. The market is open to manufacturers, it’s moreover open for grabs. Let’s look at the contenders.
Rivian R1T
Rivian R1T is still under development however it is still able to manage quite a bit of frenzy when it made its debut at the 2018 L.A. Auto show. There is great design in luxury trucks for more lifestyle and off-road reasons. Although Rivian has tried reinventing the R1T’s aesthetics, the model is still able to manage to look traditional.
Hybrid Trucks
Hybrid cars have a rage in automotive works because no one can beat their fuel efficiency. It can cause a lot of drivers to make a switch. But somehow, this isn’t exactly true for hybrid trucks. For starters, there is a short supply for hybrid pickups but they come with a fairly high price range. Automakers are still working on the manufacturing of hybrid trucks.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
The Silverado 1500 Hybrid is the only other hybrid pickup truck on the market today. It can reach 20 mph in eclectic mode. It can cruise to a range of 500 miles without a stoppage. It has features that are Noteworthy include two hybrid drivetrain, low rolling resistance tires, and an electrically variable transmission system.
Luxury Pickup Trucks
Luxury Pickup Trucks are luxury variants out in the market, and pickup trucks are no different. You can easily amalgamate all the features which are luxury though from higher-end cars into a powerful truck.
It includes elegant cabins with high-grade upholstery, state of the art connectivity features, and opulent wood accents that can maximize comfort and aesthetics.
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