Best Off-Road Pickup Trucks
From mid-size to half-ton, plus a few electric models, these are the best off-road-ready 4x4 pickup trucks you can buy right off the showroom floor. 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 off-road 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 Off-Road Pickup Trucks at a glance
1
2026 Ford Ranger Raptor
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$58,965
EPA MPG
17 combined
C/D SAYS: Like its prehistoric namesake, the Ford Ranger Raptor is agile and ruthlessly carnivorous, brandishing a 405-hp V-6 and a body fit for tight trails. Learn More
2
2026 Rivian R1T
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$74,885
EPA MPG
67–87 combined
C/D SAYS: The electric pickup ranks are growing, but the Rivian R1T remains our favorite thanks to its clever packaging, big-truck utility, and stellar performance. Learn More
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3
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
4
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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5
2026 Chevrolet Colorado
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$34,495
EPA MPG
17–21 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickup truck is a more manageable Silverado. Learn More
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6
2026 GMC Canyon
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$40,995
EPA MPG
17–20 combined
C/D SAYS: The GMC Canyon brings some class to the mid-size pickup segment, offering brawny-chic styling, well-crafted cab environs, and class-leading towing capabilities. 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 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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9
2026 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$48,630
EPA MPG
23–24 combined
C/D SAYS: The Toyota Tacoma Hybrid has all the hallmark Taco traits, but its hybrid system doesn't offer significant enough benefits to justify its lofty price. Learn More
10
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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