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Best Compact Trucks
(2)#1
2022 Ford Maverick
The Maverick is a smaller alternative to the Ford Ranger, boasting excellent fuel economy from its standard hybrid engine. A starting price just over $20K makes up for humble performance.
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MT Score8.6/10
MSRP$19,995 - $28,795
#2
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hyundai’s first pickup has arrived. The edgy styling and clever in-bed storage options are appealing, as are the compact dimensions, but the bed itself is pretty small.
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MT Score8/10
MPG21/26
MSRP$23,990 - $39,720
Best Midsize Trucks
(7)#1
2022 Chevrolet Colorado
The Colorado was our 2015 and 2016 Truck of the Year, and it remains a great pick. Good handling, braking, and ride quality make it a nice daily driver. Segment-best technology is featured in the spacious cab.
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MT Score8.2/10
MPG19/25
MSRP$25,200 - $44,200
#2
2022 GMC Canyon
Like its Chevrolet Colorado counterpart, the GMC Canyon offers good performance and above average tech. Although efficiency could be better, the Canyon makes a solid everyday midsize truck.
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MT Score8.1/10
MPG19/25
MSRP$26,800 - $45,000
#3
2022 Honda Ridgeline
Unibody construction makes the updated Ridgeline an unusual and innovative pickup. That design leads to nice handling and ride quality, with good (not great) capability. Great NHTSA safety ratings boost its appeal.
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MT Score8/10
MPG19/24
MSRP$36,890 - $44,320
Best Full-Size Trucks
(6)#1
2022 Ram 1500
The Ram impresses with its superbly comfortable ride, tech-filled interior, and clever design. The brakes are squishy and the value score unimpressive, but this is the best full-size truck on the market.
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MT Score9/10
MPG17/25
MSRP$29,515 - $64,395
#2
2022 Ford F-150
Although not as comfortable as the Ram, the updated F-150 boasts solid powertrains, a near endless range, impressive tech, and a good value rating. There’s a reason Ford sells so many of these.
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MT Score8.8/10
MPG14/19
MSRP$29,640 - $76,880
#3
2022 Toyota Tundra
Compared to its ancient predecessor, the new Tundra is a huge improvement with better fuel economy and tech to accompany traditional Toyota long-term value. Against the segment? It's decent but no segment leader.
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MT Score8.1/10
MPG18/24
MSRP$35,950 - $61,020
Best Electric Trucks
(5)2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
The Silverado EV is an all-new electric truck with promising performance, clever packaging, and forward-looking technology. We can’t wait to test it.
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MSRPComing Soon
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
Not Yet Ranked: Ford now has an electric F-150, boasting an enormous front trunk, 775 lb-ft of torque, and independent rear suspension. Base models will be affordable even to normal truck buyers.
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MSRP$39,974 - $90,000
2022 GMC Hummer EV
Not Yet Ranked: Hummer is back! This time it’s a pricey electric pickup with around 1,000 hp, impressive off-road capability, and stout payload and towing numbers. Plus, it’ll have GM’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous tech.
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Best Heavy Duty Trucks
(5)#1
2022 Ram 2500
As part of the 2020 Truck of the Year winning Ram Heavy Duty lineup, the 2500 model is the best pickup in its class. Tech and equipment updates for this year's model keep it feeling fresh.
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MT Score9.1/10
MSRP$37,750 - $70,330
#2
2022 Ford F-250
Offering up to 1,050 lb-ft of torque, the F-250 is a hugely capably heavy duty truck. Just watch out for the bouncy ride when the bed is empty.
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MT Score8.3/10
MSRP$36,495 - $86,830
#3
2022 GMC Sierra 2500HD
The GMC Sierra 2500HD is a solid truck let down by a couple interior issues. Even so, the diesel/10-speed combo is a great choice.
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MT Score7.7/10
MSRP$37,200 - $66,700
Best Heavy Duty Dually Trucks
(4)#1
2022 Ram 3500
You don't expect a truck like this to deliver a comfortable ride, but the Ram 3500 does. It's a great choice when you need the capability that a dually provides.
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MT Score8.8/10
MSRP$39,325 - $71,825
#2
2022 Ford F-350
Although the F-350's design is starting to look dated, behind its intimidating design is a very capable truck.
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MT Score8.1/10
MSRP$38,010 - $93,565
#3
2022 GMC Sierra 3500HD
Between this truck’s V-8 engine options only the diesel is worthwhile. It makes the Sierra plenty capable, but weak brakes remain an issue. The Sierra's ungainly exterior and cheap interior are hard to overlook.
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MT Score7.6/10
MSRP$38,400 - $69,100