Trucks are not often associated with luxury since they are considered work vehicles. However, modern pickups are challenging this narrative. Some of these trucks come fitted with an array of advanced safety and comfort features. These trucks offer the same if not better sophistication, eloquence, and top-notch driving experience as some of the best luxury cars.
Some of the features that make modern trucks so luxurious include heated and massaging front seats, 360° surround-view camera system, powered tailgates, and touchscreen infotainment system. These features, coupled with extreme performance, make these modern trucks more reliable, and they excel both as workhorses and luxurious family vehicles. Let's take a closer look at the ten best luxurious trucks of the year.
10 Ford Ranger Lariat
The 2020 Ford Ranger ranks high among the most badass trucks of the 21st century, making it a worthy choice for buyers looking for a versatile truck that is equally comfortable. The truck comes with everything that makes for a luxurious car.
Ford Ranger Lariat has an optional SYNC 3 infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen, navigation, satellite radio, and an upgraded sound system. Under the hood of the Ranger Lariat is a turbocharged 2.5- liter engine with 250 horsepower. Apart from the extremely comfortable cabin with a five-passenger seating space, the 2020 Lariat is also a very reliable towing and hauling machine.
9 Toyota Tacoma Limited
The Toyota Tacoma is one of the best off-road-ready trucks in production this year. With an impressive interior and a modern set of technological features, the Tacoma is comfortable and well-built to serve as both an off-road machine and a luxurious family vehicle.
The Tacoma Limited is equipped with a four-cylinder engine that produces 159 horsepower, with an option of upgrading to a 278-horsepower V6. It has an appealing interior made up of upscale materials. Smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay and the debut of Amazon Alexa and Android Auto makes the truck technologically superior to its rivals.
8 Chevrolet Silverado High Country
With the Chevrolet Silverado High Country as one of the best-selling vehicles in America, there is no doubt that the car has everything that makes a luxurious car good. The interior is built from premium materials with a subtle leather finish. The roomy cabin and supportive and comfortable seats make the Silverado High Country rank high among the best luxurious vehicles of the year.
The Chevy Silverado High Country is quite spacious. There is lots of cargo space to park your luggage as you head out for the weekend getaway with the family. You will especially love the smooth performance of the 310-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
7 Jeep Gladiator Overland
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator has all the characteristics of an excellent off-road vehicle, as well as those of a modern luxury SUV. The truck comes with a 285-horsepower V6 engine and a standard manual transmission, which can be upgraded to a smooth-shifting automatic transmission.
The Gladiator Overland has a spacious cabin with the capacity to hold five passengers. Its controls are easily within reach of the driver. To make it even more interesting, the Jeep Gladiator Overland comes with a water-resistant cabin. And not just that, the Overland can morph into a convertible – a feature that is hardly found on other pickup trucks.
6 Ram 1500 Limited
The RAM 1500 is the perfect blend of luxury and performance. Despite its size and power, the truck also provides a tranquil and smooth drive. The truck stands out from the rest in its class, thanks to its extremely comfortable cabin.
The newly redesigned 1500 Limited shows that RAM put more effort than many of its competitors in the same segment to ensure that its customers get the best comfort and drive experience. While there are more luxurious features designed to make your life easy while inside this truck, the first thing your eyes will see is the massive 12-inch touch screen.
5 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E
The Honda Ridgeline is perhaps one of the most technologically advanced trucks in the compact pickup truck class. The truck offers a luxurious experience thanks to its spacious and quality interior; the Honda Ridgeline is also a step above its competitors.
The Ridgeline is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 280 horsepower mated to a nine-speed standard automatic transmission. The handling quality of the Ridgeline can only be matched by a few of its competitors. It offers a traction management system that enables the pickup truck to handle challenging terrains such as mud and snow.
4 Nissan Titan Platinum Reserve
The 2020 Nissan Titan is a good value proposition thanks to its newly enhanced standard infotainment system and various standard active technological safety features. The Titan comes with only one engine option but offers two choices of bed and cab. The new Titan is equipped with amenities like lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and pedestrian detection.
The Titan is powered by a potent 5.6-liter V8 engine that produces 400 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. A four-way power-adjustable passenger seat, as well as heated rear and front seats, give the truck a luxurious touch.
3 GMC Canyon Denali
The Denali is a powerful and composed truck that comes at a reasonable starting price, making it worth its value. The GMC Sierra comes with a quality interior that delivers quality and comfortable ride. Touches such as ventilated and heated seats, an 8-inch touch screen, leather seating surfaces, and a Bose audio add a luxurious feel to the truck.
The GMC Canyon is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 Duramax Turbo Diesel that puts out 308 horsepower. The truck is also equipped with driver-centric technology, including advanced safety features and wireless smartphone charging.
2 Toyota Tundra Platinum
The Toyota Tundra Platinum is among the fanciest trucks in the compact pickup truck segment. It has some exciting, luxurious components such as heated and ventilated front seats, a power-sliding rear window, a 12-speaker JBL audio system, and much more.
The Tundra also ranks high among the most reliable trucks in the market. It is powered by a 5.7-liter V8 monster engine that puts out 381 horsepower – one of the most dominant and powerful base engines in its class.
1 Ford F-150 Limited
The Ford F-150 is indeed a total package due to its user-friendly technology features, luxurious interior, and outstanding towing and hauling power. The truck comes with six options of capable engines and a couple of driver assistance features on the inside. There is also plenty of space provided with Regular Cab models seating up to three people and SuperCrew models allowing up to six people.
The truck's off-road performance is quite reasonable because of features such as skid plates and four-wheel drive. The F-150 Limited is also one of the best vehicles in terms of fuel economy.