Best Small Trucks of 2025 and 2026
The Edmunds experts test drive 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 small trucks
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
Read full review aboutHyundai Santa Cruz
- Edmunds Rating
- 8.1/10
- MSRP
- $28,650 - $42,650
- Combined MPG
- 21 - 25

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.
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Redesigned in 2023
Read full review aboutChevrolet Colorado
- Edmunds Rating
- 8.2/10
- MSRP
- $29,500 - $46,800
- Combined MPG
- 17 - 21
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Redesigned in 2023
Read full review aboutGMC Canyon
- Edmunds Rating
- 8.1/10
- MSRP
- $36,000 - $54,300
- Combined MPG
- 18 - 20
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Redesigned in 2017
Read full review aboutHonda Ridgeline
- Edmunds Rating
- 7.9/10
- MSRP
- $40,150 - $46,750
- Combined MPG
- 20 - 21
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Redesigned in 2022
Read full review aboutNissan Frontier
- Edmunds Rating
- 7.6/10
- MSRP
- $32,050 - $45,610
- Combined MPG
- 18 - 21
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Redesigned in 2024
Read full review aboutToyota Tacoma
- Edmunds Rating
- 7.6/10
- MSRP
- $31,500 - $63,900
- Combined MPG
- 20 - 23
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Introduced in 2020
Read full review aboutJeep Gladiator
- Edmunds Rating
- 7.5/10
- MSRP
- $37,895 - $62,995
- Combined MPG
- 18 - 19
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