Check out the best trucks of the 2018 model year! The best trucks of 2018 offered by the top brands provide incredible performance, practicality and durability at the right price. Compact trucks like the F-150 can provide great off-road performance and tons of room to haul materials and goods. Looking for a pickup that can handle your towing needs? The top full-size trucks are well equipped enough to handle bigger payloads for all your home improvement or business needs and can tow any trailers or boats you have for a weekend of family fun. They’ll also offer roomier interiors for accommodating other passengers. If you are looking for a practical and fun truck that is sure to fit your budget, read on to find out about the top truck options of the year. These trucks are so incredible, it’s hard to believe they cost under 30K!
The 2018 Honda Ridgeline offers one of the best interiors of any compact truck on the market. Loaded with features like a rearview camera, seven-speaker audio, a 5-inch display, Bluetooth and more, you get more for your money. Seating up to five passengers, the seats are comfortable, and the cabin is incredibly spacious for a compact. You’ll also have a ton of room in the truck bed, allowing you to haul up to 1,580 pounds. It also offers great off-road performance, capable of providing a smooth ride, even on muddy terrain thanks to included all-wheel drive and a terrain management system. Get the 2018 Honda Ridgeline starting at $29,730.
Chevy’s major truck offering is the 2018 Chevy Colorado. Available starting at $20,200, it’s one of the most affordable compact trucks on the market. It provides stellar performance and a huge towing capacity for its class. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine generates 200 horsepower which is satisfying in its own way, but if you want the greatest towing capacity, you’ll want the 181-horsepower turbodiesel engine that can tow a whopping 7,700 pounds. A 3.6-liter V6 is available as well for greater acceleration and an up to 7,000-pound towing capacity.
The 2018 Nissan Frontier offers the lowest base price of any new truck on the market. With a high predicted reliability rating, good safety ratings and decent engine power, the Frontier is dependable in every regard. Sitting behind the wheel the first thing you’ll notice is how comfortable the seats are and what a great view of the road you have. Standard features include a 5-inch display, four-speaker audio, Bluetooth, a rearview camera, Siri Eyes Free and USB ports. Get the 2018 Nissan Frontier for as low as $18,990.
The 2018 Toyota Tacoma offers outstanding off-road performance, a superior payload and tons of features. Generating up to 159 horsepower, the standard 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine is great if you are a casual truck driver that is looking for something practical, but with the 278-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine, serious truck drivers can haul up to 1,620 pounds. If you want the best off-road experience, pick up the Tacoma TRD Off-Road that includes Terrain Select modes, off-road suspension, four-wheel drive, crawl control and more. Get the Toyota Tacoma starting at $25,200.
The 2018 Ram 1500 is one of the best full-size truck options that money can buy. Available for as low as $27,095, the 2018 Ram offers a powerful fuel-efficient engine that beats most full-size trucks specs. The standard V6 engine is perfect for daily driving, generating 305 horsepower and getting 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. But when properly equipped with the V8 engine, you’ll be able to tow up to 10,640 pounds and haul up to 1,880 pounds.
When it comes to the very best, the 2018 Ford F-150 is king no matter which trim you choose. Class-leading when it comes to engine power, towing, hauling, features and comfort, the Ford F-150 is a favorite for a huge number of reasons. Features such as a rearview camera with dynamic hitch assist, climate control and an audio system all come standard, but you can add a whole lot more including a wave of new safety features. However, while a base F-150 will only cost you under $28,000, higher-level trims filled to the brim with features could cost you twice as much. Nonetheless, the 290-horsepower base trim with V6 engine should satisfy most drivers. But seasoned truck drivers may prefer the 450-horsepower F-150 Raptor. Most impressive of all is the F-150’s 13,200-pound towing and 3,270-pound hauling capacity.
The 2018 Chevy Silverado starts at $28,300. It offers one of the best towing and hauling capacities of its class, powerful engine options and user-friendly features. It even offers one of the best predicted reliability ratings of any truck on the market. Choose between a 285-horsepower V6, a 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8, and a 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 that offers a towing capacity of up to 12,500 pounds and can haul up to 2,250 pounds. Features include a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a teen driver monitoring system for monitoring your child’s driving habits.
The 2018 GMC Sierra is for the most part, basically an upscale version of the Chevy Silverado. It offers the same engine options and features, but the major difference is that the Sierra offers better materials and improved durability. The interior itself is more comfortable and better looking. If you want the best, you’ll only need to pay a little more - starting at $29,000.