Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
Midsized pickup trucks are usually overlooked in terms of performance. They’re used for the odd job around home, not hard work. The Tacoma TRD Pro demolishes that stigma.
A glance at the front and you’re either immediately attracted or intimidated. The Tacoma TRD Pro is aggressive, in part from Rigid Industries LED fog lights and from its FOX suspension-inspired stance. A 3.5-liter V-6 and part-time 4WD get this pickup truck anywhere you want, from crawling rocks to commuting on the highway.
Chevrolet Colorado Diesel
The Silverado’s little brother has been set aside for the occasional-use truck owner. It’s more likely to haul sports gear than topsoil or gravel, and its tow capacity will often go untested. The Colorado Duramax Diesel may change all that.
The Colorado has an optional Duramax 2.8-liter turbo diesel with best in class torque. It has 181 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, boosting the tow rating to 7,700 lb. Not bad for a midsize pickup.
Nissan Titan
For brute force, the Titan lives up to its name. The Nissan Titan is an absolute, well, titan. It looms large, it rides like a real truck, and it’s overly capable. And that’s just the regular Titan – there’s also the Titan XD!
Whether you choose the Cummins diesel-powered Titan XD or the standard-equipment Endurance 5.6-liter gas job, the Titan is exceptional. It’s able to carry over 1,600 lbs payload and tow over 9,300 lbs with the gas engine. If the mundane, outdated interior of the previous generation deterred you, you’ll want to take another look. The Titan mastered the truck interior. It’s comfortable yet firm, has truck-focused features like an electric brake controller and available conveniences like a heated steering wheel and navigation. It’s a winner.
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