Today, much of the car-buying market may be clamoring for an SUV, whether it’s compact or full-size. However, there are still those who cannot resist the lure of a perfectly good pickup truck.

With a pickup truck, you can get exhilarating performance and consistent dependability, especially when tackling rough terrain. You also get a car that’s probably got more space for cargo than you ever needed. For all these reasons and more, trucks are definitely here to stay.

Over the years, trucks have evolved immensely. They have gotten bigger and even more powerful. Today, it is not unheard of to have trucks that are capable of churning out more than 300 horsepower and more than 200 pound-feet of torque. At the same time, trucks have also become more fuel efficient, making them a perfect choice for a day-to-day vehicle.

It’s no wonder that pickup trucks continue to enjoy pretty impressive sales. In fact, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal, pickup trucks, along with SUVs, accounted for as much as 67 percent of the vehicle sales in May 2018 in the U.S. market. Moreover, this market trend continued despite an increase in average gas prices. Meanwhile, a report from Digital Journal revealed that the market for heavy-duty pickup trucks will experience “considerable growth” throughout the North America region in the coming years. This is reportedly due to greater adoption for these trucks by both U.S. and Canada markets.

Here, we have identified 20 of the toughest pickup trucks you can think about investing in right now. At the same time, we have also named five trucks you are better off avoiding in the used car and brand-new market.

25 Tough: 2018 Honda Ridgeline

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The 2018 Honda Ridgeline is one midsize pickup truck that is known for its dependability and attractive pricing.

Under the hood of the 2018 Ridgeline is a 3.5-liter V6 engine that can reportedly deliver up to 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, when equipped, its front-wheel drive variant can readily tow as much as 3,500 pounds. On the other hand, the all-wheel drive variant can tow as much as 5,000 pounds.

As far as fuel efficiency goes, this pickup has an estimated rating of 19 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway. According to a report from Motor Trend, the 2018 Ridgeline has a fair market price of $30,863.

24 Tough: 2018 Toyota Tacoma

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Another value-for-money truck that you can consider today is the 2018 Toyota Tacoma. In fact, it has a relatively low starting price of $25,400.

For the 2018 Tacoma, you have two engine options. The first is a 2.7-liter VVT-i engine that can readily churn out 159 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 180 pound-feet of torque at 3,800 rpm. For something more powerful, you can also opt for the 3.5-liter Atkinson-cycle V6 engine that can deliver 278 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 265 pound-feet of torque 4,600 rpm.

At the same time, the 2018 Tacoma is equipped with various safety and driver assistance features including a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with sway warning system, automatic high beams, and more.

23 Tough: 2018 Toyota Tundra

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If you are looking for a truck that is slightly bigger than the Tacoma, then the Toyota Tundra is definitely a truck to consider.

For the 2018 Tundra, you’re looking at two engine options. The first one is a 4.6-liter i-FORCE V8 engine that can readily deliver as much as 310 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 327 pound-feet of torque at 3,400 rpm.

This variant is also said to have an estimated mileage of 15 miles per gallon in the city and 19 miles per gallon on the highway. There is also the 5.7-liter i-FORCE V8 engine that can deliver 381 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 401 pound-feet of torque at 3,600 rpm. This variant has an estimated mileage of 13 miles per gallon in the city and 18 miles per gallon on the highway. According to Toyota, the 2018 Tundra comes with a starting price of $31,320.

22 Tough: 2018 Nissan Frontier

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The Nissan Frontier is no ordinary truck. In fact, according to Nissan, the Frontier has been the “highest ranked midsized pickup in initial quality” for three years in a row by J.D. Power.

For the 2018 Frontier, Nissan is offering two engine options. First up is the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that can readily deliver 152 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque. This option also comes with an estimated efficiency rating of 19 miles per gallon in the city and 23 miles per gallon on the highway.

There is also the 4.0-liter V6 engine that can deliver as much as 261 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque. This one has a pretty impressive towing capacity of 6,710 pounds. According to Nissan, the 2018 Frontier comes with a starting price of $18,990.

21 Tough: 2018 Nissan Titan

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The Nissan Titan is another pickup truck that is tough and capable. Even better, it comes with several cab choices so that you can easily pick one the best suits your lifestyle.

Under the hood of the 2018 Titan is a 5.6-liter Titan Endurance V8 engine that can readily deliver as much as 390 horsepower and 394 pound-feet of torque.

Furthermore, it can easily tow as much as 9,400 pounds. Meanwhile, the maximum payload of the cab itself ranges between 1,590 pounds to 1,950 pounds, depending on the type that you choose. According to Nissan, the 2018 Titan comes with a starting price of $30,030.

20 Tough: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has always been known for its dependability. In fact, it was given the J.D. Power award for the “Most Dependable Large Light Duty Pickup” based on a survey of various 2015 models.

For the 2018 Silverado 1500, you get three engine choices. First is the 4.3-liter V6 engine that can readily produce 285 horsepower at 5,300 rpm and 305 pound-feet of torque at 3,900 rpm. This one also has a towing capacity of 7,600 pounds. Meanwhile, there is also the 5.3-liter V8 engine that can easily deliver 355 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 383 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 rpm. When properly equipped, this variant can easily tow as much as 11,100 pounds. Finally, there is the 6.2-liter V8 engine that can easily churn out 420 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 rpm. This one has a maximum towing capability of 12,500 pounds.

According to Chevrolet, the 2018 Silverado 1500 has a starting price of $28,300.

19 Tough: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD

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When you need a Silverado that is a lot bigger, one thing to consider is the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. It’s one heavy duty truck that is truly “built for the long haul,” according to Chevrolet.

For the 2018 Silverado 2500 HD, you get two engine options. The first one is a VORTEC 6.0-liter V8 engine that can churn out 360 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 380 pound-feet of torque at 4,200 rpm.

On the other hand, there is also the Duramax 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V7 engine. This one can readily delivery as much as 445 horsepower at 2,800 rpm and 910 pound-feet of torque at 1,600 rpm. The 2018 Silverado 2500 HD comes with a relatively affordable starting price of $34,400.

18 Tough: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado

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Another amazingly reliable truck is the Chevrolet Colorado. In fact, it has been named “America’s Most Fuel-Efficient Mid-Size Pickup,” according to Chevrolet.

For the 2018 Colorado, you get three engine choices. The first one is a 2.5-liter I-4 engine that can produce as much as 200 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque. This variant also has a towing capability of 3,500 pounds and an efficiency rating of 20 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway. Meanwhile, there is also the 3.6-liter V6 engine that can readily deliver 308 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque. Moreover, this variant also has a maximum towing capability of 7,000 pounds and an efficiency rating of 19 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway.

Finally, there is also an option for the GM-exclusive 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine that can readily deliver 181 horsepower at 3,400 rpm and 369 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm.

17 Tough: 2018 GMC Canyon

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The GMC Canyon may be a relatively small pickup truck but nonetheless, it is just as tough and reliable as many of the bigger trucks out there. For the 2018 Canyon, you get a 2.5-liter I-4 base engine that can readily churn out 200 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque.

This one has an estimated efficiency rating of 20 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.

On the other hand, you can also opt for a trim that is utilizing a 3.6-liter V6 engine that can readily churn out as much as 308 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque. This option also comes with an estimated efficiency rating of 17 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway. According to GMC, the 2018 Canyon comes with a relatively low starting price of $24,600.

16 Tough: 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD

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The GMC Sierra 2500HD is one heavy-duty truck that knows how to exceed expectations. Under the hood of the 2018 Sierra 2500HD is a 6.0-liter Vortec V8 engine that can readily deliver as much as 360 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. On the other hand, there is also an option for a 6.6-liter Duramax diesel engine that can crank out 445 horsepower and 910 pound-feet of torque.

Moreover, this truck also comes with a maximum payload capacity of 3,534 pounds, a maximum fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating of 18,100 pounds, and a maximum conventional trailering capacity of 14,500 pounds. According to GMC, the 2018 Sierra 2500HD comes with a relatively low starting price of $34,490.

15 Tough: 2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD

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If you want something even bigger and more powerful than the GMC Sierra 2500HD, you should look no further than the GMC Sierra 3500HD. With the 2018 Sierra 3500HD, you get two engine choices. The first one is a 6.0-liter V8 engine that can readily deliver 360 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 380 pound-feet of torque at 4,200 rpm. On the other hand, there is also a 6.6-liter V8 engine that can produce 445 horsepower at 2,800 rpm and 910 pound-feet of torque at 1,600 rpm.

The 2018 3500HD has a maximum payload capacity of 7,153 pounds, a maximum conventional trailering capacity of 20,000 pounds, and a maximum fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating of 23,300 pounds. According to Edmunds, the 2018 Sierra 3500HD has a price range of $40,400 to $59,500.

14 Tough: 2018 Ram 1500

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The Ram 1500 is one pickup truck that is simply more prestigious than the others. In fact, the Ram 1500 has been named the 2018 Luxury Pickup Truck of Texas. Moreover, this truck has also received the Best Family Pickup Truck award from The Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association and the Consumer Guide Best Buy Award for six years in a row.

Under the hood of the 2018 Ram 1500 is a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 engine that can readily deliver 240 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, there is also an option for a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine that can create as much as 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. And for an even more powerful option, there is also the 5.8-liter HEMI V8 engine with MDS technology. This one can produce 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. According to RAM, the 2018 Ram 1500 comes with a starting price of $27,295.

13 Tough: 2018 Ram 2500

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If you’re looking for a truck that’s really tough, you need to consider the Ram 2500. In fact, the 2018 Ram 2500 Power Wagon was even named “the official Heavy-Duty Pickup Truck of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association.

When it comes to power units, the 2018 Ram 2500 has three options.

There’s the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine that can deliver as much as 383 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. Moreover, this one also has a maximum towing capacity of 13,890 pounds and a maximum payload capacity of 3,060 pounds. Meanwhile, there is also the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine that can readily deliver 410 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque. This one also has a maximum towing capacity of 16,320 pounds and a maximum payload capacity of 3,990 pounds. Lastly, there is also the 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 engine. This one can churn out 370 horsepower and 800 pound-feet of torque. It also has a maximum towing capacity of 17,980 pounds and a maximum payload capacity of 3,160 pounds.

According to RAM, the 2018 Ram 2500 is available with a starting price of

$33,045.

12 Tough: 2018 Ram 2500 Power Wagon

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The Ram 2500 Power Wagon is another great option if you’re looking for a tough and reliable truck. That’s because this pickup is capable of going just about anywhere, including the sand.

Under the hood of the 2018 Ram 2500 Power Wagon is a 6.4-liter eight-cylinder HEMI V8 engine that can readily deliver as much as 410 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque. Moreover, according to a report from PickupTrucks.com, this truck also has a maximum towing capacity of 9,910 pounds and a maximum payload capacity of 1,470 pounds.

According to a report from Car and Driver, the 2018 Ram 2500 Power Wagon comes with a price of $54,290.

11 Tough: 2018 Ram 3500

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Being the Ram 2500’s big brother, you can certainly expect remarkable things from the Ram 3500. In fact, it was recognized as having the Best Resale Value among Large Heave Duty Pickups for 2018 by J.D. Power.

The 2018 Ram 3500 comes with two engine options. First up is the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine that can deliver as much as 410 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque. This one also has a maximum towing capacity of 16,480 pounds and a maximum payload capacity of 7,350 pounds. On the other hand, there is also the 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 engine that can readily achieve 385 horsepower and 930 pound-feet of torque. It also has a maximum towing capacity of 31,210 pounds and a maximum payload capacity of 6,720 pounds.

According to RAM, the 2018 Ram 3500 comes with a starting price of $34,445.

10 Tough: 2019 Ford Ranger

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If you are looking for a pickup truck that has been reliable for years, the Ford Ranger is definitely something to consider.

According to Ford, the upcoming 2019 Ranger is powered by a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine that can readily deliver 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Moreover, it’s got a pretty impressive payload capacity of 1,860 pounds and a towing capacity of 7,500 pounds.

According to a report from cars.com, this truck also comes with a forward collision warning system with automatic emergency braking as well as a blind spot warning system. Meanwhile, the 2019 Ranger will also be equipped with Auto Start-Stop technology, allowing you to become even more efficient in fuel use.

9 Tough: 2018 Ford F-150

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The Ford F-150 is one truck that comes highly recommended. In fact, it’s been recognized as the Truck of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association. Moreover, the truck has also been the recipient of Motorweek’s Drivers’ Choice award and Digital Trends’ Best Truck You Can Buy award.

Aside from this, the F-150 Supercrew has also received a five-star overall vehicle score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

For the 2018 F-150, you have several powertrain options to choose from. First up is an enhanced 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine that can readily deliver 325 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 400 pound-feet of torque at 2,750 rpm. Aside from this, there is also the 3.3-liter Ti-VCT V6 engine that can readily produce 290 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 265 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. Meanwhile, there is also a second generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine that can crank out 375 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 470 pound-feet of torque at 3,500 rpm. In addition, there is also the enhanced 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine that can churn out 395 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 400 pound-feet of torque at 4,500 rpm. And if you are looking for a diesel option, the 2018 F-150 also comes with an all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel engine that can churn out 250 horsepower at 3,250 rpm and 440 pound-feet of torque at 1,750 rpm.

8 Tough: 2018 Ford F-250

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If the size of the Ford F-150 is not enough for you and your needs, you can also consider the Ford F-250.

Under the hood of the 2018 F-250 is a standard 6.2-liter V8 engine that can readily crank out 385 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, if you want a diesel truck, this one can also come with a 6.7-liter V8 turbodiesel engine which can easily produce 450 horsepower and 935 pound-feet of torque.

The 2018 F-250 comes with several trims. Depending on your choice, the truck may come with features such as heated rear seats, front passenger side memory, dual-zone climate control and multi-contour front seats with massage function.

7 Tough: 2018 Ford F-350

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As far as heavy-duty trucks go, the Ford F-350 is everything you could want and more.

Just like the F-250, you have gas and diesel engine options for the 2018 F-350. The first one is a 6.2-liter V8 gas engine that can readily churn out 385 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 430 pound-feet of torque at 3,800 rpm. On the other hand, there is also a 6.8-liter V8 engine that can easily crank out 450 horsepower at 2,800 rpm and 935 pound-feet of torque at 1,800 rpm.

Meanwhile, this truck also comes with a maximum payload capacity of 4,060 pounds, a fifth-wheel towing capacity of 13,000 pounds, and a towing capacity of 13,100 pounds.

6 Tough: 2018 Ford F-450

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If you are looking for a truck that is much bigger than most of the pickups you see on the road, look no further than the Ford F-450. This truck has an exterior body width of 96 inches and an exterior height of 81 inches.

Under the hood of the 2018 F-450 is a 6.7-liter V8 diesel that can readily crank out 450 horsepower at 2,800 rpm and 935 pound-feet of torque at 1,800 rpm.

Moreover, it has a fifth wheel towing capacity of 27,500 pounds, a maximum payload capacity of 5,630 pounds, and a towing capacity of 21,000 pounds. According to Edmunds, the 2018 F-450 has a price range of $51,630 to $85,900.