In a country as large as America, the quick transportation of people and goods is what brings everyone together. When the 1925 Model T pickup was introduced, it revolutionized the way how people worked. Suddenly lengthy trips took minutes. Thanks to headlights, workers could have night shifts. You may think that pickup's popularity would fade as the number of farmers decreased. However, people in America haven't forgotten the value of owning a truck. Even today, entrepreneurs use trucks to provide local services.
A large percentage of pickups are sporting company logos. The pickup truck is a part of the American Dream. While some people believe it is riches, the true dream is where play and work merge together. Pickup trucks help people reach that balance. And we're seeing automakers push the limits of what a truck means. These are the sickest pickup truck concepts we EVER set our eyes upon.
14 1989 Chevrolet XT-2
The 1989 Chevrolet XT-2 looks like a love child of an El Camino and an F-body Camaro. The concept features a 4.5L V6 engine similar to the unit found in the Trans Am racing series, tuned to deliver 360 horsepower. Other notable features include vertical door handles and futuristic-looking bedsides.
13 2021 Lordstown Endurance
The 2021 Lordstown Endurance concept features a 70 kWh battery pack that delivers a 200+ mile range and provides enough power for heavy-duty towing applications. A standard 10-hour charge time can be reduced to 1.5 hours with a Level 3 DC fast charging. The concept utilizes an unusual wheel-in-motor approach.
12 2021 Bollinger B2
The 2021 Bollinger B2 is a truly unique electric pickup concept created to take on the likes of the Land Rover Defender and the Wrangler. The motor delivers 614 horsepower and 668 lb. ft. of torque, which is more than that of its gas-guzzling rivals. The last important number is a 200-mile range.
11 1997 Dodge Sidewinder
The 1997 Dodge Sidewinder concept was introduced at the 1997 SEMA, attracting car enthusiasts with its Viper GTS-R's 8.0L V10 engine good for 640 horsepower. Mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, the concept could hit 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and shame the Lamborghini Diablo. Other features included a stepside bed and frenched headlights.
10 2019 Chevrolet E10 SEMA Build
The 2019 Chevrolet E10 SEMA Build concept looks like a hot rod. However, the truck should appeal to the younger audience with a Chevrolet Performance eCrate motor and a beautiful rendition of the C10. Swapping in an electric power unit in place of a gas-mill may scare some, but its potential is undeniable.
9 1999 Honda Spocket
The 1999 Honda Spocket is one of the oddest concepts we've ever seen. It could be a fun roadgoing truck if it had been produced. The concept features a hybrid system, with electric motors powering the rear wheels and a gas engine powering the front. Together they give the Spocket all-wheel drive.
8 2020 Honda Open Air Ridgeline
The 2020 Honda Open Air Ridgeline concept wasn't created for the relaxed drive around town. Everything here was done with one purpose: to increase the fun factor. With 14.1 inches of ground clearance and 33-inch tires, this pickup truck is capable of fun activities, even though the concept is more show than go.
7 1999 Dodge Power Wagon
Introduced over 20 years ago, the 1999 Dodge Power Wagon concept was supposed to capitalize on the Ram's popularity. It featured a neoclassic design with 35-inch tires and a huge 7.2L turbodiesel incline-six engine. Even though the concept was a one-off, the company included some details into the 2005 Ram 2500 Power Wagon.
6 2019 Neuron T.One
The Neuron T.One is an electric pickup concept created with modularity in mind. The company calls it a heavy-duty pickup truck of the future. The main highlights are an old-school bed cap and an Airstream trailer. The platform can be shared with interchangeable modules and replaced with a dump truck or a van-style rear end.
5 2001 Nissan Nails
The 2001 Nissan Nails is one of the most extravagant concepts with its eccentric bed stakes and an unusual cabin. For its odd styling, the pickup truck is pretty robust, with scratch-resistant body panels, front-wheel drive, and low bed floor. This could be a good low-cost model for skilled trade workers.
4 2006 Dodge Rampage
The 2006 Dodge Rampage concept is neither a minivan nor a pickup truck, it's something in the middle. The Rampage got the name from a coupe-utility pickup from the 80s. It features front-wheel drive, sliding doors and Stow-n-Go seating. Under the hood sits a 5.7L Hemi V8 engine that makes the truck quite muscular.
3 2020 Hennessey Maximus Jeep Gladiator
The Hellcat-powered 2020 Hennessey Maximus Jeep Gladiator makes 1,000 horsepower and 933 lb. ft. of torque. However, the company hasn't stopped there. The concept was designed to conquer the roughest terrain with its locking front and rear differentials, a King suspension setup and heavy-duty axles. It rides smoothly on the asphalt, too.
2 2008 Toyota A-BAT
The 2008 Toyota A-BAT concept has a unibody construction with an emphasis on passenger comfort. Under the hood sits a Hybrid Synergy Drive engine that gets energy from solar panels installed on the truck. The four-passenger interior is fresh and modern, and onboard battery packs allow to charge devices on the go.
1 2012 Jeep Mighty FC
The 2012 Jeep Mighty FC concept was shown long before the 2020 Gladiator hit the market. This is a Wrangler-based truck that uses Jeep Forward Control. The Wrangler cabin is mounted on Mopar accessory front and rear portal axles to give the Mighty FC an impressive stance and even more impressive ground clearance.