3. Ram Pickup
The top three starts out with a model that has sales numbers more than doubling the No. 4 spot. The Ram pickups have a dominating presence on the road and are gaining ground on the No. 2 position. Ram trucks include three-fourth-ton and 1-ton models, but far and away, the half-ton is the best-seller of the bunch.
Dominating looks, over 10,000 pounds of towing capabilities, 1,880-lb payload rating, and the standard swath of infotainment and technology equipment are a great start. Add to the mix a fantastic 3.0-liter Cummins diesel engine for impressive fuel economy as an option, and you’re beginning to look like the favorite horse in the race, even if you don’t win. 489,418 Ram pickups were sold in 2016, up nearly 9 percent from 2015.
2. Chevrolet Silverado
Losing ground on the Ram pickups but still with a healthy hold on second place is the Silverado. Chevy’s full-size pickup series got a touch-up on the 2014 redesign. Grille enhancements and lighting were the main items to receive attention, not enough to make current buyers trade in their two-year-old trucks. The Silverado is still a great buy, offering best-in-class towing at 12,500 lb and best-in-class V-8 horsepower with available 420-hp engines.
The cockpit can look busy but that’s because the Silverado is so well equipped. You can get an integrated trailer brake controller, oodles of USB ports, wireless charging and LTE Wi-Fi as options. In 2016, 574,876 Silverado trucks took their place on the pavement, down from 600,544 the previous year.
1. Ford F-Series
Once again, Ford trucks were the best-selling pickups in America. For 2016, the Ford F-150 continues its roll despite continuous attacks from its competition. Whether or not you like the aluminum body, it serves its intended purpose – weight reduction and improved fuel economy. And they’re a great-looking truck!
Its 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine and 10-speed transmission are phenomenal. And there’s no doubt that the 2017 Raptor drew attention as well. For 2016, the Ford F-Series pickups sold 820,799 units, up over 5 percent from 2015. With nearly 250,000 units more than second place, their position is all but assured for next year too!
