Don't bust your budget on a new 2019 truck! While pickup trucks continue to be popular, they can also be quite expensive, especially when loaded with state of the art features. Prices of trucks can also fluctuate based on engine type, size of the truck, standard equipment, and the competition. Fortunately, many automakers have taken budgetary needs into consideration, offering trucks that are functional, stylish, and powerful without sacrificing affordability. The most popular 2019 trucks that are also affordable include the Chevy Colorado, Nissan Frontier, GMC Canyon, and Toyota Tacoma. Read on to discover what you need to know about these amazing 2019 trucks that cost less than $30,000.
Refreshed for the new year, the newest Chevy Colorado is an excellent mid-size pickup truck. Offered with an Extended Cab, the base model has a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 200 horsepower. The cabin is spacious and quiet, with the feel of a comfortable sedan and enough room for both passengers and cargo.
This pickup truck is the only one that starts under $20,000, which makes it a great value. The King Cab S comes standard with a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine that gets 150 horsepower and 170 lb-ft. of torque. This truck has a tow capacity of 3,500 pounds, which makes it an excellent smaller truck for the money, both in power and price.
Comparable to the Chevy Colorado, the Canyon comes with a 2.5-liter V-6 with 200 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. This is a welcome dose of extra oomph than comparable trucks. This truck also earned a 5-star overall rating in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration test and offers a wide range of state of the art safety options.
One of the more expensive trucks on the list, this model comes standard with Safety Sense features and 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine that delivers 160 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque. With a tow capacity of up to 3,500 pounds and an extended cab, this is a powerful and comfortable truck that the whole family can appreciate.
These trucks have some minor differences in standard features, but all can be counted on to have power seats, a 5-inch (or larger) display, at least one USB port, streaming audio, an infotainment system, plenty of storage inside the cabin, adjustable seats and mirrors, and a rearview camera, among others.
The Chevy Colorado base model starts at $21,500 with standard equipment, while the Nissan Frontier starts at only $19,000. The GMC Canyon costs $22,000, and the Toyota Tacoma is the most expensive at a starting price of $25,000.
The 2019 Chevy Colorado gets 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, while the 2019 Nissan Frontier gets 17 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway. The 2019 GMC Canyon gets 19/26 mpg in the city and on the highway, and the 2019 Toyota Tacoma offers 19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
While we featured certain trucks, there are more available at this price point. These include the Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500, and Ford Ranger. Fortunately, there's no shortage of variety or choice when it comes to trucks priced at less than 30k!