Towing

Using our in-depth knowledge that comes from owning, driving and reviewing a variety of pickup trucks, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to help you find the best pickup for you.

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.

The 2025 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 is a thoughtfully made commercial van with good electric range, plenty of room in back and decent driving dynamics.

There are lots of choices among the cheaper-to-buy-and-drive mid-size SUVs that, when properly configured, can safely tow at least 5,000 pounds.

We hooked up a 5,000-pound camper trailer to the LX 700h’s off-road-capable Overtrail trim to find out if the hybrid system has the potential to improve the towing experience.

The styling updates look good, and the new screens are impressive, but the 2025 Escalade takes a step back in terms of interior plastics and trim quality, which don’t keep pace with its ever-increasing price tag.

To test the redesigned 2025 Nissan Armada’s towing performance, we hooked it up to a camper trailer and towed over large elevation changes to see how well it performed.

GMC’s electrification efforts come into full swing with the 2026 Sierra EV as the family fills out with the entry-level Elevation trim and off-road AT4 variants, plus additional battery pack options.

Ram recently hosted a deep dive on the 2026 1500 Ramcharger hybrid pickup truck where we learned many new details about the engineering and operation of the Ramcharger.