Best Mid-Size Pickup Trucks

Car and Driver's rankings are based on the results of large-scale instrument tests we conduct on hundreds of cars every year, as well as the subjective impressions our expert editors gain in real-life driving environments. When selecting the best pickup truck, we referred to approximately 200 data points, covering acceleration performance, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel economy, cost performance and driving pleasure. We take rankings very seriously because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of the vehicles you are interested in.

The ranking of Car and Driver stems from our comprehensive instrument testing of hundreds of vehicle models every year, and combines the subjective feelings of professional editors in driving on real road conditions. For mid-size pickups, we ranked them based on approximately 200 data points, covering acceleration performance, handling, comfort, container space, fuel economy, price/performance, and driving pleasure. We take rankings seriously because we want you to be familiar with the models you are interested in.