Best Full-Size Pickup Trucks for 2023
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.
Read about how we test and evaluate vehicles here.Top Ranked Full-Size Pickup Trucks for 2023 at a glance
C/D Rating: 10/10
1
2023 Ram 1500
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$39,900
EPA MPG
17–22 combined
C/D SAYS: The Ram 1500 masterfully combines capability with refinement, a rarity among full-size pickup trucks. Learn More
2
2023 Ram 1500 TRX
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$87,090
EPA MPG
12 combined
C/D SAYS: What does 702 horsepower plus 35-inch tires equal? One high-flying, full-size, 2023 Ram 1500 TRX pickup truck. Learn More
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3
2023 Ford F-150
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$35,830
EPA MPG
17–23 combined
C/D SAYS: With an expansive range of body styles and trim packages, the 2023 Ford F-150 can be outfitted to play any role from workhorse to show pony. Learn More
4
2023 Ford F-150 Raptor
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$78,720
EPA MPG
15 combined
C/D SAYS: The F-150 Raptor's righteous off-road badassery is about to go ballistic thanks to a new Predator supercharged V-8. Learn More
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5
2023 GMC Sierra 1500
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$37,445
EPA MPG
15–22 combined
C/D SAYS: Somewhere in the 2023 Sierra 1500's selection of engines, cabs, bed lengths, and trim options there's a combination that will fill the half-ton-sized hole in your heart. Learn More
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6
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$36,645
EPA MPG
17–20 combined
C/D SAYS: A wide array of solid powertrains and trims makes the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 a compelling full-size pickup truck despite its few flaws. Learn More
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7
2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$73,345
EPA MPG
15 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2023 Silverado ZR2's resting ditch face and Multimatic suspension both make it the most mud-friendly Chevy half-ton pickup truck sold today. Learn More
8
2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$58,265
EPA MPG
19–22 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid uses a twin-turbo V-6 with the help of an electric motor to produce a glorious 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque. Learn More
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9
2023 Toyota Tundra
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$40,815
EPA MPG
19–20 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2023 Toyota Tundra values comfort over outright performance as its breadth of off-road capability and dependability remain this half-ton’s bread and butter. Learn More
10
2023 Nissan Titan
6.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$42,360
EPA MPG
17–18 combined
C/D SAYS: While a 400-hp V-8 gives the 2023 Nissan Titan pickup adequate grunt, its limited configurations and lower max-tow rating make it less desirable than rivals. Learn More
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