Best Full-Size Pickup Trucks
Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the best full-size 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.
Top Ranked Full-Size Pickup Trucks at a glance
1
2026 Ram 1500
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$44,000 est
EPA MPG
17–22 combined
C/D SAYS: From the base Tradesman trim to the dressed-up Tungsten, there's a 2026 Ram 1500 pickup for every job. Learn More
2
2026 Ram 1500 RHO
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$75,935
EPA MPG
15 combined
C/D SAYS: Despite having the deck stacked against it at launch, the 2026 Ram 1500 RHO succeeds at the off-road-pickup game on its own terms. Learn More
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3
2026 Ford F-150
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$39,885
EPA MPG
19–22 combined
C/D SAYS: Ford’s F-150 pickup comes in enough permutations to handle just about any vehicular assignment, from job sites to off-road trails to just cruising around. Learn More
4
2026 Ford F-150 Raptor
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$81,600
EPA MPG
16 combined
C/D SAYS: With long-travel suspension, chunky all-terrain tires, and up to 720 horsepower, the Ford F-150 Raptor is an off-road beast and surprisingly civil on road. Learn More
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5
2026 GMC Sierra 1500
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$39,745
EPA MPG
16–24 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 GMC Sierra works just as hard as its Chevy Silverado sibling but adds a layer of refinement and luxury on top. Learn More
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6
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$38,345
EPA MPG
17–20 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup is not the most up-to-date of the domestic pickups, but it's plenty capable and offers a wide range of configurations. Learn More
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7
2026 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$74,595
EPA MPG
21 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Silverado ZR2 pickup truck blends off-road capability with on-road comfort and convenience. Learn More
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8
2026 Toyota Tundra Hybrid
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$60,655
EPA MPG
20–22 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Toyota Tundra Hybrid pickup provides ample power in a package with lots of space and plenty of safety features. Learn More
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9
2026 Toyota Tundra
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$43,355
EPA MPG
19–20 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Toyota Tundra pickup truck blends comfort, style, and capability in the 'Yota mold, but its ultimate brawn quotient falls short of the competition. Learn More
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