Best Mid-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 mid-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 Mid-Size Pickup Trucks for 2023 at a glance
C/D Rating: 9/10
1
2023 Honda Ridgeline
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$40,195
EPA MPG
21 combined
C/D SAYS: In a world we're not finished paving, the all-wheel-drive 2023 Honda has focused the Ridgeline pickup on everyday on-road comfort rather than macho off-road dominance. Learn More
2
2023 Chevrolet Colorado
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$30,695
EPA MPG
19–22 combined
C/D SAYS: The new 2023 Chevy Colorado's updated powertrain, new tech, and a dust-busting Desert Boss off-road package for ZR2 models help it climb above other mid-size pickups. Learn More
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3
2023 GMC Canyon
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$38,395
EPA MPG
16–20 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2023 GMC Canyon is new from tires to roof, and its lineup includes an AT4X model with serious off-road chops. Learn More
4
2023 Jeep Gladiator
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$41,515
EPA MPG
19–24 combined
C/D SAYS: In a society treated with prescriptions the 2023 Jeep Gladiator is recommended for people allergic to carwashes. Learn More
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5
2023 Nissan Frontier
7.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$30,700
EPA MPG
19–20 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2023 Nissan Frontier won’t blow your socks off, but its rugged looks and up-to-date features give it at least some competitive edge in the modern truck marketplace. Learn More
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6
2023 Ford Ranger
7
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$28,895
EPA MPG
22–23 combined
C/D SAYS: Due for a heavy update, the 2023 Ford Ranger is a mid-size pickup with plenty of towing capacity and a 270-hp turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain. Learn More
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7
2023 Toyota Tacoma
6.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$30,095
EPA MPG
18–21 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2023 Toyota Tacoma is a senior citizen after eight years without big changes, but its off-road chops and customizability won’t ever get old. Learn More
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