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A truck is a useful automobile to have. With it, you can tow, haul, carry, and load everything. You can pull a trailer full of construction equipment with ease. A truck is for daily driving on both good roads and off roads.
Trucks can take a beating and come out unscathed. But as it is, not all vehicles can go the distance. If your pick up truck is your livelihood, then you need a reliable truck. As a driver, you will want a truck that can last for several years. The truck should not rack up bills of breakdowns and repairs.
Consider the following trucks.
Ford F-150
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The Ford motor company has its headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. Most Ford Pick up trucks rank higher in reliability. It is the perfect choice when it comes to hauling, pulling, and towing. It makes heavy tasks seem effortless. The Ford F-150 has six powerful and capable engines to give you a comfortable ride through all terrains.
The Ford interior is full of driver assistant technology and lots of infotainment. But what makes the Ford 150 stand out is its performance features.
Engine: TheFord -150 has six engine options.
- The base 290-horsepower naturally aspirated V6 engine
- The 325 horsepower Ecoboost V6
- The 375 horsepower Ecoboost V6 engine
- 395 horsepower V8 engine
- High output 450 horsepower turbo V6 engine
- 250-horsepower turbo diesel
Gas mileage: it has a better fuel economy. Even the Ecoboost engines have good consumption in both cities and highways. Ford 150 has a base engine, and it is a rear-wheel drive.
It has a comfortable interior and will give you a smooth ride. Passengers do not get jostled when you make turns on rough roads. The Ford 150 is suitable for off-road driving because of the four-wheel drive and skid plates feature.
The towing capacity is quite high. If you equip the Ford 150 properly, you can tow up to 13,200 pounds and haul 3270 pounds. It is best for pulling heavy loads when you fit it with a powerful turbocharged engine.
RAM 1500
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The RAM Trucks headquarters is in the United States Auburn Hills, Michigan. The RAM 1500 has excellent ride quality and rear-seat legroom. It is impressive when it comes to fuel economy, towing, and hauling capabilities. Towing ranges from 6250-12,700 pounds.
Engine: You have four engine choices, which make it suitable for both off-road and city driving. The four engines are
- It is a 3.6 liter, 305-horsepower, and 269 pound-feet of torque. It comes with a V6 engine.
- It is a 3.6 liter, 395-horsepower, and 480 pound-feet of torque. It comes with a V8 engine.
- 3.6 liter, 395-horsepower, and 480 pound-feet of torque. It comes with a V8 engine and a fuel-saving eTorque mild hybrid system.
- It is a 3.0-liter diesel engine. 260-horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque.
All engines come with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It makes smooth shifts and all at the right time.
Gas mileage: It is a big truck with an excellent fuel economy. It has a six-cylinder engine and can get 20 mpg on the city and 25 mpg on the highway. The V8 models get a 15 mpg on cities and 22 mpg on the highway. For a full-size truck, this is quite impressive. The models with the eTorque hybrid system are 17 mpg on cities and 23 mpg on highways.
The RAM 1500 is a comfortable ride. It comes with an optional four-corner air suspension system. The truck is a rear-wheel-drive, but you can also get the option for a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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The Chevrolet Automobile company headquarters is in the United States, Detroit, Michigan. The best feature for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a powerful engine and excellent handling.
New models have a 15-view towing camera and adaptive cruise control. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a user-friendly infotainment system.
Its towing capacity is the highest in its class of trucks at 13400 pounds. Similar to most trucks, the Chevrolet Silverado has lots of engine options. They include
- 285-horsepower, V6 engine, and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
- 310-horsepower turbocharged with four cylinders
- It is a 277-horsepower with an inline six-cylinder turbo diesel.
- 5.3 liter V8 with a 355-horsepower
- 6.0-liter V8 engine with a 420-horsepower
The largest V8 engine has a 10-speed automatic transmission. The gears are swift and responsive. They can downshift readily to get the best engine power.
Gas mileage: The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a new turbodiesel six-cylinder engine. The fuel consumption of this model is 23 mpg on cities and 33 mpg on the highways. It offers the best fuel economy in this class of heavy-duty trucks.
It is a reliable truck with exceptional handling as well. Sometimes it is tough to maneuver into tight spaces. However, it has good steering feedback on the road. It has a decent ride quality, but the interiors make other models of the class better. A good bonus is the wind and noise isolation from the cabin.
GMC Sierra 1500
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The General Motors Company headquarters is in the United States Detroit, Michigan. Its most reliable features are power and comfort but do not lead the class in any. It has intuitive tech features and vast passenger space. It has a beautiful interior and towing capacity of 12000 pounds and a haul of 2,240 pounds.
The GMC Sierra 1500 has five engine choices. They include
- A 285-horsepower with a V6 base engine
- A 310-horsepower with a turbocharged four cylinders
- A 353-horsepower with a V8 engine
- A 420-horsepower with a V8 engine
- A 277-horsepower with a turbodiesel
The base engine is perfect for daily driving. The diesel and the V8 engines are suitable for hauling and towing. They also have an excellent acceleration feel.
Gas mileage: The GMC Sierra 1500 is the most efficient. It has a turbo-four engine which has 20 mpg on cities and 23 mpg on the highway. The turbodiesel has 23mpg in the city and 30 mpg on highways. GMC Sierra 1500 with a base engine all consume 16 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the roads.
It is massive and cumbersome to drive in tight spaces. But it is stable on turns and will not jostle easily. It delivers a smooth ride on an imperfect road.
Nissan Titan 2020
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The Nissan Titan headquarters is in Japan Nishi-Ku, Yokohama. It has a powerful engine and lots of adaptive driver features. The infotainment is userfriendly, and most drivers will enjoy easy navigation.
It moves effortlessly on all terrains and can tow up to 11,000 pounds and haul 2,500 pounds.
Engine Performance: It comes with only one engine, so there is no choosing between options. The 2020 Nissan Titan is a 5.6-liter, 400-horsepower V8 engine. It has 413 pound-feet of torque.
It makes it the most potent base engine under review.
The Nissan Titan 2020 gains ten more horsepower from the 2019 model. It is a big V8 engine that has a nine-speed automatic transmission. The shift between gears is smooth, and the timing perfect. It is what makes the Nissan titan have a steady acceleration and never strains.
Gas mileage: It has an average fuel economy. Its EPA stands at 16 mpg in the city and 22 mpg while on the highway. If you add the four-wheel-drive option, the fuel economy drops slightly to 15 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway, which is still better for such a heavy-duty truck.
You feel the load of driving a bulky pickup when you steer the Nissan Titan 2020. The steering needs some effort, but you will still feel comfortable making turns. It has little feedback from the road.
Toyota Tundra
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The Toyota Tundra headquarters is in the United States, San Antonio, Texas. It is a reliable truck but sits low on heavy-duty trucks.
It has useful tech updates and an optional 8-inch infotainment screen.
Engine Performance: It has only one engine choice.
The Toyota Tundra is a powerful 5.7-liter, 381-horsepower V8 engine. It is among the most potent base engine trucks. Its only downfall is that it does not have great powertrain choices. It lacks turbocharged and diesel variants, which give out a better fuel economy.
It has an excellent towing and hauling load capacity because of the monster V8 engine. The Toyota Tundra gearbox is not as modern as most models under review here.
It has a six-speed automatic transmission. It is low if you compare with models that have eight to ten-speed automatic transmission.
The bright side is that the gears are smooth, and it will find the right shift all the time. Some people complain of slow transmission between gears.
Gas mileage: The rear-wheel-drive has a bad fuel economy at 13 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highways. If you equip it with a four-wheel-drive, then the EPA is 13 mpg in the city and 17 mpg on the highway.
It is a massive truck that has problems in maneuvering tight spaces. The ride can be rough on poor terrains, and passengers will jostle. The steering has good feedback on the road.
Honda Ridgeline
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The Honda motor company headquarters is in the United States Torrance, California. It earns its respect as a top performer, a beautiful interior, and a versatile bed.
The adaptive driver features are similar to the 2019 models. However, the infotainment system is a bit confusing.
Engine Performance: It has no other engine options.
The Honda Ridgeline has a 280-horsepower with a V6 engine. It has a six-speed automatic transmission that gives a good acceleration from a stop or at high speeds. You will never feel it strain even on the highways. The gear shifts are smooth even when downshifting to gain more power. The Honda Ridgeline has perfect timing of gear shifts.
Gas mileage: The Honda Ridgeline is a compact and reliable pick up truck. It is a front-wheel truck with a fuel economy of 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. When on a four-wheel drive, it has an EPA of 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
The Honda Ridgeline is a spacious truck that seats five people. The interior is classy and supports superior forward visibility. The inside cabin is quiet and has soft materials. It has safety rear cameras for backing up in tight spaces.
Chevrolet Colorado
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The Chevrolet motor company is in the United States, Detroit, Michigan. The Chevrolet Colorado is a compact pickup truck with powerful available engines.
The Chevrolet Colorado V6 base engine has a towing capacity of 7000 pounds and a haul of 1578 pounds. The turbodiesel engines can tow up to 7700 pounds.
Engine Performance: There are three engine choices for the Chevrolet Colorado 2020. They include
- 2.5-liter, 200-horsepower with a four-cylinder base engine.
- 3.6-liter, 308-horsepower V6 engine
- 2.8-liter, 181-horsepower turbodiesel engine with a 309 pound-feet of torque.
The base engine and the turbodiesel options have a six-speed automatic transmission. The V6 engine has an eight-speed automatic transmission. The shifts are smooth and will gain acceleration effortlessly.
Gas mileage: It has an impressive EPA score for a compact pick up truck. It gets 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. With the V6 model, the ratings drop to 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the road. The turbodiesel models are the best in fuel economy. It is 20 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
The Chevrolet Colorado is a smooth ride for every day driving. It is easy to maneuver in tight spaces and crowded environments. It has excellent handling, and you will feel feedback from the road. It has excellent offroad performance. When on the four-wheel drive, it becomes an all-terrain truck.
Jeep Gladiator 2020
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The Jeep Automible headquarters is in the United States in Toledo, Ohio. The Jeep Gladiator is a new model; therefore, it is yet to be crash-tested. It has legendary off-road prowess and excellent towing abilities.
The Jeep Gladiator has lots of adaptive driver features. It makes it a safer truck to drive both in the city and highways.
Engine Performance: It has only one engine option. The 3.6-liter, 285-horsepower V6 engine is powerful and reliable. It is a six-cylinder truck suitable for hauling and towing that uses a six-speed automatic transmission. You can also get an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The drive train features a part-time, standard for wheel drive. You can also get the heavy-duty part-time four-wheel-drive trucks.
Gas mileage: It has a moderate fuel economy. The EPA of the Jeep Gladiator is 17 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. If you compare this rating to the compact trucks in the same class, it is deficient. Other vehicles in the same category are two-wheel drive and use four cylinders base engines.
The Jeep Gladiator has a spacious interior cabin that can seat five people. At the front, the driver has a clear forward view and enjoys plenty of headspace and legroom. The truck drives smoothly and feels comfortable on turns. The driver cabin has controls within reach.
Ford Ranger 2020
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It has better hauling and towing capabilities. It boasts of a powerful engine and modern adaptive driver features. It makes the interior of the truck functional.
The Ford ranger is perfect for almost all driving situations. It can tow up to 7,500 pounds and haul loads between 1560 to 1860 pounds.
Engine Performance: The Ford Ranger has only one engine option. It is a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It has a 270-horsepower with a 310 pound-feet of torque. It feels comfortable to drive whether you are driving from work or towing along the highway.
The Ford ranger has a ten-speed automatic transmission. It is smooth between gear shifts and has perfect timing.
Gas mileage: The Ford Ranger is a rear-wheel drive with an excellent fuel economy. Better than most trucks of the same class. It gets an EPA rating of 21 mpg in the city and 26 on the highway. With the for wheel drive option, the EPA drops to 20 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
The Ford Ranger interior is spacious and seats four people. Both the front seats and rear seats give headspace and legroom. It can accommodate adults comfortably.
Conclusion
A reliable truck is an essential tool. It is an advantage to have a powerful engine on a comfortable ride. You should have a better towing and hauling capacity. It should be in balance with an excellent fuel economy. Our top selection is the Ford F-150 because of the variety of engine options it has.
It is also among the high towing and hauling load capacity. To get the best reliable truck, you must consider the number of people it seats. Also, check its offroad capabilities. You should have a powerful engine that makes the acceleration feel easy. A perfect truck also has smooth transmission systems. The more the number of automatic speed transmission, the better.
