Pickup Trucks

Best Off-Road Pickup Trucks

The ranking of Car and Driver is based on the results of a large number of professional instrument tests we conduct on hundreds of vehicle models every year, as well as the subjective feelings formed by the editorial team during actual road driving. When selecting the best pickup truck, we referred to about 200 data indicators, covering acceleration performance, handling performance, ride comfort, cargo space, fuel economy, cost performance and driving pleasure. We are strict about rankings because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of every model you are interested in.

How We Rank

From medium to half-ton, plus several electric vehicle models-these are the best off-road 4x4 pickup trucks you can buy directly from the dealer showroom. Car and Driver's rankings are based on extensive measured data on hundreds of vehicle models every year, as well as the subjective feelings developed by expert editors during real driving. We select the best off-road pickup based on approximately 200 data points, covering acceleration, 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 every car you are interested in.

Comparison List

Ranked Vehicles

9 vehicles with expert scores, representative pricing, and powertrain details.

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