Best Pickup Trucks for Families

Car and Driver's ranking is based on the results of a large number of instrument tests we conduct on hundreds of cars every year, as well as the subjective feelings our professional editorial team develops during actual driving. We ranked the best pickup trucks based on approximately 200 data points covering acceleration performance, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, cost performance and driving pleasure. We take rankings very seriously because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of every car you are interested in.

Today's pickup trucks are designed to be all-round and capable of being competent family vehicles. The list covers compact, medium, full size and electric pickup trucks. We selected the pickups that are most suitable for the family based on about 200 data metrics-including acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value for money and driving pleasure. We are extremely strict about ranking just to give you a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of your favorite model.