Old is gold, but new is always better — pickup truck manufacturers enjoy pushing this phrase to the limit — the trucks featured here are earmarked to launch in 2022. In a race for the most advanced and the best-performing trucks, Ford and VW have partnered up to develop several new commercial vehicles in an alliance known inside both companies as Project Cyclone. They have new trucks to show for this partnership.
The auto industry’s future will embrace electric powertrains, which means more gasoline-electric hybrids, plug-in hybrid electric trucks, and battery-electric pickups. 2022 promises to be a motor show to remember as these are the most fantastic upcoming pickup trucks set to launch in 2022.
9 2022 Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger will be one of Project Cyclone’s first fruits. This high-performance Ranger is packed full of bespoke engineering solutions to drive fast both on and off-road. The 2022 Ranger will come with a 2.3-liter turbocharged engine that will push out 300 horsepower and 325 lb-ft. In addition, there is an option to upgrade to a 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V6 powertrain that will pump out 330 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines will come infused with either a seven-speed manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic transmission. A properly equipped 2022 Ranger will tow up to 7500 lbs. and carry a payload of up to 1860 lbs. As a result, the new Ranger will be among the best high-performance mid-size trucks.
8 2022 Ineos Grenadier Pickup
The 2022 INEOS Grenadier is a utility truck geared towards a rugged approach. INEOS seamlessly blends practicality, durability, comfort, and ease of operation in extreme conditions to produce one of the most reliable modern pickup trucks.
The Grenadier features powertrains sourced from BMW, including the turbocharged gasoline and diesel engines with a sole eight-speed automatic transmission. The gasoline engine churns out 285 horsepower, while the diesel variant produces 249 horsepower. The truck comes with five seats and a top-of-the-line interior.
7 2022 Rivian R1t Electric Pickup
The Rivian R1t pickup is one of the most exciting electric vehicles scheduled to launch in 2022. It is taller, more comprehensive, and longer than most pickup trucks in its class. This American electric truck boasts of a 180kilowatt-hour powertrain set to deliver 400 miles of range. The all-electric powertrain consists of an electric motor that drives all four wheels to give the R1t a maximum towing capacity of up to 11,000 lbs.
The R1t comes with a power tonneau cover, a gear guard, an air compressor, Meridian premium audio system, an ash wood interior trim, and perforated vegan leather seats. Additional features include a lumbar adjustment for the driver and front passenger, a recycled microfiber headliner, and Chlewhich textile floor mats.
6 2022 Tesla Cybertruck Electric Pickup
The Tesla Cybertruck has a sharp-edged exterior made of scratch and dent-resistant stainless steel, making the all-electric truck appear as aggressive as it is. The futuristic truck will be offered in three configurations based on the number of electric motors each has. All-wheel drive is the standard, and the Tesla Cybertruck has an estimated range of 500 miles and an impressive top speed of 130 mph.
The single motor Cybertruck has a maximum towing capacity of 7500 lbs. The dual-motor Cybertrucks can tow a maximum of 10,000 lbs. Every Cybertruck will have a payload capacity of 3500 lbs in its 6.5 ft cargo bed.
5 2022 Volkswagen Amarok
The Volkswagen Amarok is among the products of Project Cyclone to launch in 2022. The Amarok range is to consist of single and double cab options. It will also come combined with either rear-wheel drive or 4motion four-wheel-drive powered by either turbocharged gasoline or turbocharged direct injection diesel engines. The Amarok has three drive concepts: rear-wheel drive, shiftable 4Motion, and Permanent 4Motion. The shiftable all-wheel-drive system will shift drive between the axles, whereas the Permanent 4Motion distributes power through Torque-Sensing on the front and rear axles.
The Volkswagen Amarok comes with a good rating in containment. It has good protection for child occupants, with testers noting that children were kept within their restraints well during side impacts.The Amarok features ISOFIX anchorages.
4 2022 Bollinger B2
The 2022 Bollinger B2 is an electric pickup that converted an existing idea into a battery-and-motor form, taking advantage of ditching the engine to create something a little more innovative. The Bollinger resembles the crudest possible interpretation of a classic 4x4: long nose, big wheels, and a detachable top. It comes equipped with a 200-mile 120kWh battery. The Bollinger B2 has taken a novel approach to transmission and tech that is far more thorough than any existing pickup.
As expected of an American pickup, The B2 is built to carry almost anything. Its suspension allows the B2 to carry heavy loads of up to 4850 lbs. without suspension drop. In addition, the truck comes with a towing capacity of 6613 lbs.
3 2022 GMC Hummer Electric Pickup
The 2022 GMC Hummer will be a full-size electric pickup with incredible power, a removable top, and moonscape-themed details. This Electric pickup will be the highest performing variant of the Hummer Edition. It comes standard with three electric motors, two of which power the rear axle, while the third provides power to the front. As such, the truck features a standard four-wheel drive and a torque-vectoring rear end. The brand claims the truck’s powertrain generates more than 1,000 horsepower. All that grunt means the GMC Hummer is capable of sprinting to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds.
Predictably, the Hummer comes very well-equipped and includes an off-road-oriented kit such as 18-inch wheels wrapped in 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler tires, rock rails, an adaptive air suspension, four-wheel steering, and special badging on the dash and startup screen.
2 2022 Nissan Frontier
Nissan will market the 2022 Frontier as the most powerful truck in its class. The Frontier’s standard 3.6-liter direct-injection V6 engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission and is set to produce 310 horsepower.
The Frontier is made to maneuver in urban settings and rough terrain. It is a more accessible, quieter, and smoother drive than all other previous generations. The Frontier manufacturers have engineered its steering to provide a better on-center feel and quick response. The suspension is tuned to handle both on-pavement and off-road driving better. In addition, the 2022 Frontier will be the first Nissan to have a surround-view monitoring system with moving object detection that will include an off-road mode.
1 2022 Ford Maverick
The Ford Maverick promises a unique blend of versatility, fuel efficiency, and bargain-basement pricing as it sets to appeal to small-car buyers. This unibody-based truck offers up to 40 miles per gallon from its standard hybrid powertrain. The 2022 Ford Maverick fuel-sipping hybrid system will be centered around a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine augmented by a 94-kilowatt electric motor to deliver 191 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque. A more potent powertrain will also be available. The truck’s optional 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder will puff out a stout 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque.
The Maverick’s maximum payload is 1,500 lbs. The hybrid system enables this truck to tow a rather unimpressive 4,000 lbs. The Ford Maverick will have a simple, much more traditionally truck-like design with a sturdy, small squared-off body with room for five people.