Trucks remain popular across the United States because of their durability, utility and affordability — but they've come a long way in engineering and comfort.
Trucks now have a variety of sizes, passenger-carrying capability, engine choices and technological features once the exclusive domain of cars.
Edmunds.com features editor Mike McGrath listed five great values in the truck market for interested consumers:
Chevy Colorado
"In recent years," McGrath said, "trucks have gotten hugely capable and just plain huge. For those of us who don't need to haul the Space Shuttle, the new Colorado has a strong 305-horsepower V6 engine, a tow rating of 7,000 pounds and a bed big enough for a dirt bike or a trip to Home Depot." (MSRP: $20,120, MPG: 20/27)
Toyota Tacoma
The lone non-American on McGrath's list of best trucks is the Toyota Tacoma. "Like the Colorado, the Tacoma is a solid midsize pickup for those who don't need a full-size truck," he said. "Unlike the Colorado, the Tacoma's getting a little long in the tooth and the interior is dated. That said, it's still terribly functional and, with the right TRD options, a ton of fun." (MSRP: $20,965, MPG: 21/25)
Dodge Ram 1500
The third-best-selling truck in the U.S. has always won points with its progressive styling. McGrath says beneath that skin is even more beauty. "Ram is on a roll thanks to the overall superiority of the new 1500," he said. "Not only does it have coil-springs in the back that take ride comfort to a new level, but its new diesel powertrain hauls, tows and cruises with equal efficiency." (MSRP: $25,410, MPG: 20/28)
Ford F-150
The heavyweight sales champion's new model isn't resting on its laurels, McGrath said. "The 2015 has two big tricks up its sleeve. The first is the availability of a small, 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 that makes 325 horsepower and can tow 8,400 pounds. The other trick is the new aluminum-intensive body structure that increases strength and reduces weight." (MSRP: $25,720, MPG: 19/26)
GMC Sierra
The GMC Sierra is the posh twin of the Chevrolet Silverado. The two together sold more than 741,000 units last year, just a bit under the Ford, to finish second and 18th in overall sales. "Sure, it's hugely capable, but it's also luxurious, quiet and remarkably civilized for a pickup," McGrath said. (MSRP: $26,075, MPG: 18/24)
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