Exploring the Top 10 Pickups Trucks for 2024
The automobile industry is witnessing a remarkable transformation in 2024, particularly in pickup trucks. Selecting the best pickups for this year necessitates delving deeply into what makes each model unique as manufacturers push the boundaries with cutting-edge technology, improved performance, and unmatched comfort. The options are numerous and diverse, ranging from conventional combustion engines that have been improved for greater economy and power to electric powertrains that deliver quiet but powerful thrust. The 2024 collection offers something for every enthusiast, whether they like premium interiors, cutting-edge tech features, or tough off-road capabilities. The goal of this introduction is to examine the best pickup trucks of 2024, with an emphasis on their innovations, practicality, and ability to transform driving for daily commuters, labourers, and adventurers alike.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
- MSRP: $31,995
- Engine size: 2.4 L
- Cylinders: Inline 4
- Engine type: Gas
- Horsepower: 228 hp @ 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 243 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
- Transmission: 8-speed shiftable automatic
- Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
- EPA city: 20 MPG
- EPA highway: 26 MPG
- EPA combined: 23 MPG
- Fuel tank capacity: 118.2 gal.
- Length: 213.0 in.
- Width: 76.9 in.
- Height: 73.8 in.
- Wheelbase: 131.9 in.
- Seating: 5
What’s New for 2024?
For the 2024 model year, the fourth generation of the mid-size pickup truck, the Tacoma receives a complete redesign. The updated Tacoma boasts more contemporary features, updated powertrains, and a larger range of trim levels, including the overlanding-focused Trailhunter model. It also shares a version of the body-on-frame TNGA-F platform with the recently redesigned Toyota Tundra.
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma is a completely rebuilt small pickup vehicle that comes with more options, a new frame, and optional hybrid propulsion. It can pull 6,500 lbs. and has a maximum torque of 465 lb.-ft. and 326 hp of horsepower. The Tacoma is available with an 8-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission, and its projected city/highway MPG is 21/26. Its bed is either five or six feet long.
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2024 Ford Ranger
- MSRP: $32,670
- Engine size: 2.3 L
- Cylinders: Inline 4
- Engine type: Gas
- Horsepower: 270 hp
- Torque: 310 lb-ft
- Transmission: 10-speed shiftable automatic
- Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
- EPA city: 21 MPG
- EPA highway: 25 MPG
- EPA combined: 22 MPG
- Fuel tank capacity: 18.8 gal.
- Length: 210.6 in.
- Width: 75.5 in.
- Height: 73.9 in.
- Wheelbase: 128.7 in.
What’s New for 2024?
We anticipate that the all-new, fifth-generation Ranger will go on sale as a 2024 model before the end of 2023.
The American version of the Ranger is powered by the same turbocharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine as the current vehicle, and it will continue to be so till 2024. Ford sells the Ranger with a turbodiesel V-6 engine in certain foreign markets. This year, a more potent twin-turbo gasoline-fired V-6 engine joins the lineup; both engines come with the option of four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. The high-performance Ranger Raptor variant is the one that has us most thrilled, but we review that model separately.
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2024 Chevrolet Colorado
- MSRP: $30,095
- Engine size: 2.7 L
- Cylinders: Inline 4
- Engine type: Gas
- Horsepower: 237 hp @ 5,600 rpm
- Torque: 260 lb-ft @ 1,200 rpm
- Transmission: 8-speed shiftable automatic
- Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
- EPA city: 21 MPG
- EPA highway: 25 MPG
- EPA combined: 22 MPG
- Fuel tank capacity: 18.8 gal.
- Length: 213.0 in.
- Width: 74.9 in.
- Height: 78.8 in.
- Wheelbase: 131.4 in.
What’s New for 2024?
Following the unveiling of its next-generation mid-size pickup last year, Chevy introduces the much-awaited Colorado ZR2 Bison for 2024. With 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory Mud Terrain tires and aftermarket assistance from American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), the Bison is a more off-road-focused version of the ZR2. Chevy widened the track of the ZR2 Bison and expanded up the wheel arches to accommodate the biggest tires available for mid-size trucks.
Constructed to operate with unwavering dependability, the Colorado’s chassis and array of features enable even the most audacious off-road stunts. The only powertrain available for all Colorados is a 2.7-liter turbocharged inline-four with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Other trims, such as the off-road-focused ZR2, receive 310 horsepower from the same motor, while the base WT and LT models get 237 horsepower.
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2024 Nissan Frontier
- MSRP: $31,330
- Engine size: 3.8 L
- Cylinders: V6
- Engine type: Gas
- Horsepower: 310 hp @ 6,400 rpm
- Torque: 281 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
- Transmission: 9-speed shiftable automatic
- Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
- EPA city: 18 MPG
- EPA highway: 24 MPG
- EPA combined: 21 MPG
- Fuel tank capacity: 21.0 gal.
- Length: 210.2 in.
- Width: 73.0 in.
- Height: 71.8 in.
- Wheelbase: 126.0 in.
What’s New for 2024?
For 2024, the Frontier gets an upscale SL trim that includes a leather interior, a 10-speaker Fender audio system, and more ostentatious LED lighting fixtures as standard. The model that has us the most excited is the Hardbody Edition, which takes styling cues from the Nissan Hardbody pickup truck that helped create the current Frontier, such as the wheels, body decals, and sports bar mounted in the bed.
Approximately six pickups with strong strength and usefulness without the full-size truck footprint or full-size fuel costs are available, including the 2024 Nissan Frontier. The adaptable Frontier has two bed lengths (short or extended), two cab styles (extended or crew), a powerful V6 engine, a maximum towing capacity of 6,600 pounds, and several optional active safety features. The Frontier is still a good option that offers great value. However, several revamped competitors have subsequently lifted the standard, making the Frontier feel a little bit behind.
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2024 Toyota Tundra
- MSRP: $41,815
- Engine size: 3.5 L
- Cylinders: V6
- Engine type: Gas
- Horsepower: 348 hp @ 5,200 rpm
- Torque: 405 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
- Transmission: 10-speed shiftable automatic
- Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
- EPA city: 18 MPG
- EPA highway: 24 MPG
- EPA combined: 20 MPG
- Length: 233.6 in.
- Width: 80.2 in.
- Height: 78.0 in.
- Wheelbase: 145.7 in.
- Fuel tank capacity: 22.5 gal.
- Seating: 5
What’s New for 2024?
A few changes have been made to the look and packages of the Tundra for 2024. The Platinum Grade now has the TRD Off-Road package, which comes with a black grille with a colour-keyed surround, black mirror caps, window outlines, over-fenders, badges, and door handles that are both body colour and black. The Large Grade now comes with the Nightshade package, and the Large Grade comes with a full-size, 12.3-inch digital instrument panel as standard. The head-up display used to only come with the load-levelling air suspension on Platinum and 1794 Grades, but now it can be bought separately. All models can now get a stock three-inch lift kit, except for the TRD Pro, which already has its suspension set up.
The 2024 Toyota Tundra is a strong and flexible truck with many features and options to meet different needs. You can get the 2024 Tundra with a hybrid electric vehicle (EV), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (EV), a battery electric vehicle (EV), or a fuel cell electric vehicle. The truck has a twin-turbo engine that makes it very strong for towing and tough enough for work or play. The hybrid model has an i-FORCE MAX engine that makes an amazing 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. This engine delivers electrifying performance for an exciting driving experience.
There are different trim levels for the Tundra, such as the TRD Off-Road Package, the TRD Sport Package, and the TRD Pro grade. Each one improves speed, capability, and style in its way. There are 2.5-inch internal bypass Fox suspension dampers, a suspension lift, underbody skid plates, and all-terrain tyres on the TRD Pro version, which is best for both track driving and rock crawling.
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2024 Jeep Gladiator
- MSRP: $37,895
- Engine size: 3.6 L
- Cylinders: V6
- Engine type: Gas
- Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6,400 rpm
- Torque: 260 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Drive Type: Four-wheel drive
- EPA city: 16 MPG
- EPA highway: 21 MPG
- EPA combined: 18 MPG
- Fuel tank capacity: 22.0 gal.
- Length: 218.0 in.
- Width: 73.8 in.
- Height: 75.0 in.
- Wheelbase: 137.3 in.
- Seating: 5
What’s New for 2024?
It’s not clear, but Jeep has updated the Gladiator for 2024 and changed some of the things that come with it. The Gladiator gets a wider grille, which makes it look almost as cute as the small Jeep Renegade. This comes after the Wrangler got a makeover earlier this year. The diesel V-6 engine is no longer available. The only engine available is the gas 3.6-liter V-6. There’s also a huge 12.3-inch touchscreen for entertainment inside, which the Gladiator didn’t have before. Even the base Sport trim level comes with it. Jeep has also added new wheel shapes and an antenna built into the windshield. For 2024, Anvil is a new paint colour. Additionally, Jeep adds the Mojave X and Rubicon X trims, which come with steel guards and leather seats that can be adjusted in 12 different ways. Along with that, Jeep has made side curtain airbags standard for both front and back seat riders in 2024.
The 3.6-liter V-6 engine in the 2024 Jeep Gladiator makes 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. It is a mid-size pickup truck. You can pull up to 7,700 pounds with it, and you can load up to 1,700 pounds on it. It stands 11.6 inches above the ground, which is half an inch higher than the last model. There are nine different colours for the outside, such as Anvil, Black, Bright White, Firecracker Red, Granite Crystal, High Velocity, Hydro Blue, Sarge, and Silver Zenith.
There is both a regular transmission with 6 speeds and an automatic transmission with 8 speeds on the Gladiator. It’s fun to drive off-road and the roof and doors can be taken off. But some people say the Gladiator doesn’t get good gas mileage, makes a lot of noise on the road, and isn’t very good at driving on the road.
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2024 GMC Canyon
- MSRP: $36,000
- Engine size: 2.7 L
- Cylinders: Inline 4
- Engine type: Gas
- Horsepower: 310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
- Torque: 430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
- Transmission: 8-speed shiftable automatic
- Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
- EPA city: 18 MPG
- EPA highway: 23 MPG
- EPA combined: 20 MPG
- Fuel tank capacity: 21.4 gal.
- Length: 213.2 in.
- Width: 72.4 in.
- Height: 79.8 in.
- Wheelbase: 131.0 in.
- Seating: 5
What’s New for 2024?
Since its new mid-size Canyon came out in 2023, GMC hasn’t make any big changes to the rest of its range. But it does add an off-road AT4X trim with the AEV Edition model, which can do everything. The AEV side of the business has unique 17-inch AEV wheels with big 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler MT tyres, stronger skid plates, and AEV steel fenders. With an extra 1.5 inches of height, the AEV Edition is 12.2 inches above the ground compared to the standard AT4X.
There are different trim levels in the 2024 GMC Canyon lineup to meet the needs and wants of different people.
There are different trim levels of the 2024 Canyon, and each one has its features and functions. The Elevation, AT4, Denali, and AT4X are some of the trims. It also has an off-road performance display, an 11.3-inch wide touchscreen in the middle, and keyless entry and start. The AT4 trim has 4WD, an automatic locking rear differential, and a drive mode selection that lets you choose from different modes for different types of terrain. The Denali model has a high-end interior with perforated leather seats and a multicoloured head-up display. The AT4X trim level has special accents inside, better camera views, and off-road features like automatic locking differentials in the front and back.
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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
- MSRP: $26,900
- Engine size: 2.5 L
- Cylinders: Inline 4
- Engine type: Gas
- Horsepower: 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm
- Torque: 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
- Transmission: 8-speed shiftable automatic
- Drive Type: Front wheel drive
- EPA city: 22 MPG
- EPA highway: 26 MPG
- EPA combined: 23 MPG
- Fuel tank capacity: 17.7 gal.
- Length: 195.7 in.
- Width: 75.0 in.
- Height: 66.7 in.
- Wheelbase: 118.3 in.
What’s New for 2024?
Hyundai has introduced a new XRT version to replace the SEL Premium trim, based on the design cues from the Palisade, Santa Fe, and Tucson XRTs. The Santa Cruz XRT combines quiet equipment from the current SEL with plush extras from the previous SEL Premium, as well as the optional Activity Package. Along with bigger fender flares, side steps, and bed rails, buyers will find features like an adaptive cruise control system, black faux-leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and Hyundai’s Digital Key. LED projector headlights are now standard for the remainder of the lineup. In addition, haptic feedback for lane maintenance assist and blind spot collision avoidance is available on all trims via the steering wheel. Automatic defogger and dual-zone climate control are included on all save the cheapest SE model. 10.3-inch infotainment screen added by the SEL Activity Package; standard on the Night, XRT, and Limited trim levels. Lastly, the faux-leather upholstery on the Night trim matches that of the new XRT.
Just as humans and plants develop, so do automobiles and trucks. For many purchasers, today’s heavy-duty pickups are virtually as capable as the semi-tractors Granddad would recognize, and today’s Honda Civic is as big as your father’s Accord. For those who require pickup-style utility but don’t want to cope with the weight and cost of the newest midsize or full-size pickups, Hyundai offers the 2024 Santa Cruz.
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2024 GMC Hummer
- MSRP: $96,550
- Engine type: Electric
- Horsepower: 1,000 hp
- Torque: 11,500 lb-ft
- Transmission: 1-speed direct drive
- Drive Type: Four-wheel drive
- EPA city: 59 MPGe
- EPA highway: 48 MPGe
- EPA combined: 53 MPGe
- EPA electricity: 314 mi.
- Battery capacity: 200 kWh
- Length: 216.8 in.
- Width: 86.7 in.
- Height: 79.1 in.
- Wheelbase: 136.0 in.
- Seating: 5
What’s New for 2024?
The GMC Hummer pickup is likely to come out sometime this year in a less expensive form, though it will still likely cost more than $85,000. While we wait for more information about that model, the top-of-the-line EV3X is expected to have a longer range than last year’s model because it has a new 24-module battery pack. GMC says that the $9,995 option makes the truck’s range with a full charge go up to 381 miles.
The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV has cutting-edge technology, great speed, and the ability to go off-road. The 2024 Hummer EV SUV comes with high-tech features like a new Power Station generator that lets customers use up to 3 kilowatts of power from the vehicle and trail mapping that can be done through the updated myGMC app. The SUV also has a feature called “My Mode” that lets drivers change the way the steering, suspension, sound, and acceleration work to make the driving experience more personal.
There are different motor choices for the Hummer EV SUV, such as the 2X and 3X models. The 3X model has up to 830 horsepower and up to 11,500 lb-ft of torque, which is a lot of power for fast acceleration and great off-road performance. The SUV can go from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds and has an expected range of up to 314 miles.
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2024 Ford F-150
- MSRP: $38,565
- Engine size: 2.7 L
- Cylinders: V6
- Engine type: Gas
- Transmission: 10-speed shiftable automatic
- Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
- Fuel tank capacity: 36.0 gal.
- Length: 231.7 in.
- Width: 79.9 in.
- Height: 75.6 in.
- Wheelbase: 145.4 in.
- Seating: 6
What’s New for 2024?
The F-150 has been updated for 2024, with changes to the grille, exterior lighting, wheel designs, and other parts of its external styling. Overall, the new look is very similar to the old F-150 style, but it looks better put together. Around the back, there is a new feature called Pro Access Tailgate that can be turned on or off. It lets users open only a small part of the tailgate using a side-mounted hinge, which makes it easier to get to things in the bed when a trailer is connected. Ford got rid of the gas V-6 base engine and replaced it with a turbocharged 2.7-litre V-6, which used to be an available upgrade. The diesel engine, which used to be an option, is also an option no longer. You can still get a turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6, a hybrid V-6, or a 5.0-liter V-8 if you need more speed. The F-150 is the first vehicle to offer Ford’s Blue Cruise hands-free driving feature as a choice. The large 12.0-inch infotainment display, which used to be an option, is now standard across the lineup. You can now get a head-up display and a new system that will help you find your truck if it ever gets stolen. For 2024, the off-road-focused Tremor model is back with a new front bumper and an updated head with orange accents. A front-mounted winch and an extra light bar are two new features that can be added to the Tremor.
The 2024 Ford F-150 comes in several different trims, each designed to meet the needs and wants of different customers. The 2024 F-150 comes with a range of engines, such as the PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 Engine and the EcoBoost V6 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology. These engines have enough power for hauling and towing, and they also use little gas and work well in a variety of driving situations.
There are different trim levels of the 2024 Ford F-150, and each one has its features and abilities. The LARIAT, King Ranch, Tremor, Platinum, and XL are some of the options. To meet the needs of a wide range of customers, each trim level has its own set of features, such as different wheel styles, technology packages, engine choices, and safety features.
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Frequently Asked Questions
2024’s Toyota Tacoma dazzles with a complete redesign, boasting more options, new powertrains, and an optional hybrid, making it a versatile pick for the modern adventurer.
The 2024 Ranger roars with a turbocharged 2.3L engine, offering up to 270 hp and a new, beefier V-6 option, perfect for those craving power and performance.
Chevy’s 2024 Colorado ups the ante with the ZR2 Bison, featuring 35-inch tyres and a turbocharged 2.7L engine, ready to tackle the toughest terrains.
Nissan’s Frontier introduces a luxe SL trim and the nostalgic Hardbody Edition in 2024, offering both style and a robust V6 for the discerning driver.
The Tundra 2024 flexes with a hybrid option, enhanced TRD packages, and a versatile powertrain lineup, catering to both work and play with ease.
Jeep’s Gladiator 2024 adds Mojave X and Rubicon X trims with enhanced off-road capabilities while sporting a fresh look and the trusty 3.6L V6 engine.
GMC’s Canyon 2024 introduces the AT4X AEV Edition, with 35-inch tyres and a lifted stance, designed for those who seek adventure beyond the paved roads.
Hyundai’s Santa Cruz brings versatility to the city in 2024, with the new XRT trim blending functionality with style, perfect for the urban explorer.
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz leads with impressive fuel efficiency, making it a top pick for drivers looking to maximize their MPG on city roads and highways.
The 2024 Toyota Tundra takes the lead with a hybrid model that boasts 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque, providing electrifying performance for towing and hauling needs.