Tech & Auto
Ranking The Biggest Pickup Truck Brands From Worst To Best
By JOE HINDY
10. Hyundai
The Hyundai Santa Cruz has two main claims to fame: It's one of the few trucks with multiple trim options under $30,000 brand new and it's the company's only truck.
The Santa Cruz's capabilities place it toward the bottom of the pickup truck hierarchy. However, it makes up for it by being comfortable and having fairly good fuel efficiency.
9. Jeep
Like Hyundai, Jeep only makes one truck: the Gladiator. When properly equipped, the truck's 3.6-liter V6 engine can tow up to 7,700 pounds.
There are nine different trim levels, the highest of which is $54,575 MSRP. It also shares design elements with the Jeep Wrangler and offers extra off-road features.
8. Nissan
Nissan offers three truck models: the mid-sized Frontier, the full-sized Titan, and the heavy-duty Titan XD. The highest price for one of these trucks is $60,000.
Most reviews give the trucks fairly average scores; however, their strength is their technology. The Frontier sports a 3.8-liter V6, while the other two have a 5.6-liter V8.
7. Rivian
The Rivian R1T is the first all-electric truck to make it to market, offering an estimated 400 miles on a single charge. Rivian only makes one trim that sells for $73,000.
Unfortunately, there is no data on long-term reliability as the truck launched in 2022. The fact the R1T is an EV and Rivian's only model might be a turn-off for some people.
6. Honda
While Honda is one of the best automakers, the Ridgeline is the company's only truck, having been in production since 2006.
It has seen many improvements over the years, but its maximum 5,000-pound tow rate is well below class leaders. It makes up for it by being one of the most comfortable trucks.