2025 Ford Ranger

We’ve compiled the 10 most affordable pickup trucks, ranging from small to full-size, to help shoppers select the right vehicle for their needs and budget.

We used rock-crawling, hill climb, hill descent, off-road course and on-road testing to determine which is the best mid-size off-road pickup truck for 2025.

Of the four trucks in our comparison, the Ford Ranger Raptor did the best in our on-road testing thanks to its fun-to-drive nature, test-leading ride quality and comfortable seats.

Ford is recalling 100,900 examples of its Ranger pickup truck over an issue with the side curtain airbags.

Ford’s latest recall affects more than 312,100 Ford and Lincoln vehicles over an issue that may result in the loss of power brake assist.

Here’s a look at the best pickup trucks for getting more done with less fuel — be it gasoline, diesel or electricity — sorted by truck size.

With rear- or four-wheel drive, 270 to 405 horsepower, and base prices ranging from $34,675 to $57,415 (all prices include the $1,595 destination fee), there’s plenty of range in the Ranger lineup.

For our Best Pickup Truck award, our watchwords are power, capability and value.

Catch up on everything you might’ve missed at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show.

Automotive award season is in full swing, and the winners of the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year awards were announced at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show.