Best Small Trucks of 2024 and 2025
The Edmunds experts test small truck contenders on our test track and in the real world. Our ratings assess performance, comfort, technology, utility, value and more. How we rank
Best Small trucks
With midsize trucks seemingly just getting larger, small trucks are stepping up to fill the void. These compact rigs are great for shoppers who don't want the extra bulk.
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Introduced in 2022
Hyundai Santa Cruz
- Edmunds Rating
- 8.1/10
- MSRP
- $26,900 - $41,320
- Combined MPG
- 22 - 23
Introduced in 2022
Ford Maverick
- Edmunds Rating
- 7.4/10
- MSRP
- $23,815 - $34,855
- Combined MPG
- 25 - 26
Best Midsize trucks
Midsize trucks are a good introduction to the world of pickups. Small cabs and short beds make them relatively easy to maneuver, but there's also some real capability here.
1st
Redesigned in 2024
Ford Ranger
- Edmunds Rating
- 8.2/10
- MSRP
- $32,670 - $55,470
- Combined MPG
- 17 - 22
2nd
Redesigned in 2023
Chevrolet Colorado
- Edmunds Rating
- 8.1/10
- MSRP
- $29,500 - $46,800
- Combined MPG
- 17 - 21
3rd
Redesigned in 2017
Honda Ridgeline
- Edmunds Rating
- 8.0/10
- MSRP
- $39,750 - $46,350
- Combined MPG
- 20 - 21
4th
Redesigned in 2024
Toyota Tacoma
- Edmunds Rating
- 7.8/10
- MSRP
- $31,500 - $52,100
- Combined MPG
- 20 - 23
5th
Introduced in 2020
Jeep Gladiator
- Edmunds Rating
- 7.5/10
- MSRP
- $37,895 - $62,995
- Combined MPG
- 18 - 19
6th
Redesigned in 2022
Nissan Frontier
- Edmunds Rating
- 7.5/10
- MSRP
- $30,030 - $42,900
- Combined MPG
- 19 - 21
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