Best Midsize Trucks of 2023 and 2024

The Honda Ridgeline is more comfortable than the average midsize pickup, yet it retains nearly all the utility of its workaday rivals. It's true that it can't tow as much or go as far off-road as some traditional trucks, but it's a durable, practical choice with some tricks up its sleeve.

The Jeep Gladiator is a burly pickup that can do almost anything the Jeep Wrangler SUV can do off-road. It also boasts healthy payload and tow ratings, and its crew-cab cabin has the most rear legroom of any midsize pickup. It's also the only convertible pickup on the market today.

The Tacoma lives up to a legacy of tough and rugged small trucks that have thrived in seemingly every inhospitable environment on Earth. A well-mannered chassis and a user-friendly interior make the Tacoma a good daily driver, while baked-in ground clearance and optional off-road equipment make it a smart choice for adventuring.

The Chevrolet Colorado has multiple appealing engines, and it offers true truck capability in a smaller package without too many compromises. Some rivals have more strengths in specific areas, but the Colorado remains a strong all-around contender.

The GMC Canyon offers stout towing capabilities, lots of available tech and safety features, and a smooth highway ride. The eyebrow-raising prices of fancier models constitute the Canyon's biggest shortcoming.

The latest Frontier is a contender in the midsize truck segment. Highpoints include its smooth and powerful V6, comfortable ride and well-appointed interior. But a somewhat cramped back seat and cluttered infotainment system keep it from leading the pack.

The hotly anticipated Ranger looked to shake things up in the midsize segment. Instead, it lands with a thud. It sports a new engine but does not drive or look like a new vehicle. In this competitive segment, that won't get you very far.