Best Pickup Trucks Under $35,000

The ranking of Car and Driver is based on the large amount of instrument test data we conduct on hundreds of vehicle models every year, as well as the professional subjective experience gained by the editorial team in real road driving. We rank the best pickup trucks based on approximately 200 indicators, covering dimensions such as acceleration performance, handling, comfort, container space, fuel economy, cost performance and driving pleasure. We treat rankings extremely strictly, just to let you have a comprehensive understanding of all the information about your favorite model.

Car and Driver's scoring and ranking are based on the results of a large number of instrument tests we conduct on hundreds of cars every year, as well as the editorial team's subjective feelings during actual driving. We rate the best trucks priced under $35,000 on a 10-point scale, covering approximately 200 data points including acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, price/performance, and driving pleasure. We then used these scores to compare each car with other models in its class. We are strict about scoring and ranking because we want you to fully understand all the details of your favorite model. This list covers options for compact and mid-size pickup trucks.