These are some of the best pick-up trucks to look out for today
If you need to lug around a lot of kit, then a pick-up truck has always been a solid choice. Throughout the years, trucks have provided the ideal mode of transport for drivers needing to carry big, heavy equipment with them, or for those who like to be able to carry larger objects with them at a moment’s notice.
In the UK, the pick-up market might’ve shrunk slightly over recent years, but there are still plenty of good options out there to take a look at. Let’s see what’s on offer.
Ford’s Ranger is one of the most popular pick-up trucks on sale today. It’s not hard to see why, either, as this truck comes loaded with equipment and is great to drive both on- and off-road. A variety of clever systems help to keep it on the straight and narrow when you’re driving on the latter, too.
Ford introduced a plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger, too, with an electric-only range of 27 miles. You can still get the performance-focused Raptor version as well, which gets a host of off-road-focused features that help it to conquer any obstacle it encounters.
Underneath, the Volkswagen Amarok is near-identical to the Ford Ranger, as the two share the same platform and many key components. However, the Volkswagen does have its own unique style with an upright, imposing design.
Inside, you’ll still notice lots of Ford-derived buttons and switches, but it’s all pulled together in a typically solid Volkswagen fashion.
If you’re looking for something a little more rugged, then the Isuzu D-Max has you covered. It’s a truck which is available in a variety of specifications to tailor it to the job you’ve got in mind, from bare-bones Utility models through to more car-like V-Cross grades.
All get reliable and hard-working engines, while the interior feels built to last.
If there’s one truck which has defined the segment, it’s the Toyota Hilux. Now a byword for reliability, the Hilux has – throughout its generations – been pushed to extremes in a variety of challenging locations.
It means that it’ll handle pretty much anything you can throw at it, while a new electric model is set to join the line-up this year too.
The Grenadier has been produced to plug a gap for a no-nonsense off-roader and, recently, the standard cabin version has been joined by the enormous Quartermaster pick-up. It might have a large load area, but it still gets all the same features as the ‘regular’ Grenadier, including lockable differentials and a huge overhead panel of switches and controls.
You can get the Quartermaster with smooth-running engines sourced from BMW, with both petrol and diesel options available.
The Maxus T90EV is a completely electric pick-up truck that can still deliver when you need it. It’s got a range of up to 220 miles, while a 10 to 80 per cent charge can be completed in just over 45 minutes.
Despite its battery-powered nature, it still has a one-tonne payload, though sadly misses out on four-wheel-drive which makes it less able to head off-road.