GMC Sierra 1500

Pickups can be as luxurious as they are tough, and panoramic moonroofs are now optional on every light-duty full-size pickup, plus some smaller and heavy-duty trucks.

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.

From now until Aug. 31, current Buick or GMC lessees can add a four-wheel-drive 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation, a $56,595 truck, to their fleet for just $259 a month.

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.

The 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 has been revealed with new styling, two all-new V-8 engines and even more screens.

When you look at total cost, the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali with the 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine costs less than every other Denali variant.

The GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate’s powertrain — a 6.2-liter V-8 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission — is great for towing and pulled our nearly 5,000-pound trailer easily.

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

We’ve found cash incentives, leasing deals and financing offers on pickup trucks available now.

After repeatedly topping the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s list of most stolen cars in recent years, the Dodge Charger has been replaced in the top 20 of this year’s study by another muscle car.