There's a new sheriff in town -- the 2007 GMC Sierra. GM worked overtime to make sure its new-generation full-size pickups were on the market before the new Toyota Trundra arrived. We couldn't get our hands on an ... – more »

Technically speaking, the Cadillac EXT is neither pickup nor SUV, but a Sport Utility Truck; an SUT if you will. Like its cousin, the Chevrolet Avalanche, the EXT has a "midgate" behind the rear seats. Fold it into the cab, fold ... – more »

The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra constitute GM's fullsize pickup line, which was completely re-invented for 2007. We named Sierra as our Editors' Choice for the segment this year, but we could have ... – more »

The Chevy Avalanche is the rough and tumble brother of the Cadillac Escalade EXT. Like the EXT, the Avalanche's claim to fame is its "Midgate," positioned behind the rear seating area and the cargo bed. With the Midgate ... – more »

There is nothing tentative about Toyota's third crack at the lucrative, and Detroit-dominated, full-size pickup market. – more »

Chevrolet's compact pickup plays by the rules -- it actually is compact. And if you want a Regular Cab, it's one of the few left. Other cab variations are Extended and Crew. For 2007, we could mention minor ... – more »

Dakota is still the only midsize truck that offers an optional V8. The 4.7-litre unit, available with 230 or 260 hp, allows a best-in-class tow rating of up to 7,150 lbs. and makes a viable alternative to bulkier, thirstier ... – more »

To create the Mega Cab, Dodge took a long-box 2500 model, replaced the 8-ft bed with a 6-footer, and stretched the cab to fill the remaining space. Net result: the roomiest cabin in the industry, along with the largest ... – more »

The Ram 1500 received quite a thorough mid-cycle makeover for 2006, so it's status quo for this year. Ram continues in Regular or 4-door Quad Cab configurations, each with a choice of boxes (8-ft or 6.4). Available 3.7-litre ... – more »

The second-generation Sport Trac uses Explorer sheet metal from the B-pillar forward, but is unique everywhere else, including the composite 4-ft box with its trademark tie-downs. This ... – more »

In its last redesign for 2004 the F-150 set new pickup benchmarks in refinement, handling, interior ergonomics and quality. Now that its GM rival has been redesigned, Ford is responding with new options (including ... – more »

Ford's compact pickup may well hold the record for length of time on the market without a major redesign. That doesn't seem to matter to Ranger loyalists -- in fact, it's selling better than ever. For '07, there are audio ... – more »

Like's its twin, the Chevrolet Colorado, the GMC Canyon is a well-executed compact truck. It offers the same body and drivetrain configurations as the Chevy (including one of the few remaining Regular Cabs), so ... – more »

Every other full-size pickup has a body-on-frame design. But Honda doesn't do "body-on-frame" anything, so engineers created the first full-size pickup with unibody construction. Some dimensions and elements are carried over ... – more »

The Greenies love to trash the Hummer, but for some enthusiasts it's the ultimate in expressive transportation. This pickup version is less practical than the SUV. The bed is small and hard to access (you must swing a tire and tailgate ... – more »

Lincoln's previous attempt at a pickup -- the U.S.-only Blackwood -- was a flop because it offered little utility with its upscale appointments. That miscue was corrected with the Mark LT, which is every bit as much a workhorse as the ... – more »

Now that most "small" pickups have swollen in size to become midsizers, the only two genuinely compact pickups that remain seem to have gotten a new lease on life: sales of the B-Series ... – more »

Nissan's smaller pickup is based on the automaker's F-Alpha ladder frame, which also supports the full-size Titan. Other hand-me-downs from its big brother include the factory spray-in bedliner, and the Utilitrak cargo ... – more »

Titan was the first Japanese truck to apply a proper, steel-toed boot to Detroit's last bastion -- the big pickup market. This is a full-size truck in every way, with a 5.6-litre V8, King or Crew Cab body styles and a ... – more »

Since its redesign two years ago, Tacoma isn't really a compact pickup any more -- midsize would be more like it. Styled by Hino, Toyota's heavy-truck division, the Tacoma looks properly tough and rides on a full ... – more »