Best Diesel Trucks

Car and Driver's ranking comes from the extensive instrument test results we conduct on hundreds of models every year, as well as the subjective feelings accumulated by our expert editors in actual driving. We ranked the best pickup trucks based on approximately 200 data points, including acceleration performance, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value for money and driving pleasure. We take rankings very seriously because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of the models you are interested in.

Car and Driver's ranking comes from the extensive instrument tests we conduct on hundreds of vehicle models every year, as well as the subjective impressions our professional editors gain in real driving environments. To select the best diesel truck, we tested both the gasoline and diesel versions of each model, covering approximately 200 data points, including acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel economy, value for money, and fun to drive. We take rankings very seriously because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of the vehicles you are interested in. This list includes both heavy diesel and light diesel vehicle models.