Off road

There are so many pickup trucks to choose from in the American marketplace, picking just one when it comes time to buy can be a seriously difficult choice. That’s why we have the Cars.com Top Picks for 2026 to help you choose a great truck to fit exactly what you want to do.

If you’re in the market for a new pickup truck, you may be wondering if you should get a gas engine or a diesel engine since there are significant differences between the two.

Compared to the prior generation, the biggest clear change for this “all-new” off-road-focused 2026 Forester Wilderness is a new all-terrain tire that’s slightly wider and taller.

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.

Read here for three things we like about the Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling trim and three things we don’t.

Mercedes-Benz has released a most unexpected teaser: a dimly lit photo of a G-Class convertible SUV in profile.

Nothing major changes for the Sierra HD for the 2026 model year, with just a couple of new colors available and GMC’s MultiPro Tailgate now optional on the SLT trim level.

For 2026, the Forester’s off-road-oriented Wilderness trim migrates to the new platform, and all Foresters benefit from an updated center console that can now fit the 32-ounce water bottles.

Subaru’s redesigned Outback boasts a fresh, attractive interior packed with comfort features and the latest tech, but it comes at a significant uptick in price.