Any list of toughest trucks in America is going to be subjective, but when you've got a job to do, you do it. Just like the trucks on this list, we're going to give you a subjective but unbiased opinion about which trucks rank as the toughest in America - and perhaps the world - right now.
If you want a tough pickup truck that's going to hold up well over the years, these are the trucks you can't go wrong with.
1. RAM 1500
2. Ford F-150
3. Chevrolet Silverado
4. Jeep Gladiator
5. GMC Sierra
6. Toyota Tacoma
7. Ford Ranger
8. Nissan Titan
9. GMC Canyon
10. Chevrolet Colorado
Towing Capacity
Ram's 1500 diesel option gives you the 12,560-pound towing capacity and is one of the most powerful light-duty trucks in the world. Granted, if you go heavy-duty, trucks like the Ram 3500 will top 35,100-pound towing capacity, but for everyday owners with personal needs and not commercial ones, 1500 is one example of how to stay tough on towing without giving up a sleek exterior.
Horsepower
The Ford F-150 features a 450 horsepower engine selection in both the Raptor and Limited trims. This is the type of horsepower that makes it a choice for the ages and one of the toughest trucks in America. When you've got to have a team of horses that never look back, the F-150 is a great choice.
Transmission
The GMC 1500 gets a 10-speed automatic transmission this year, and that makes it one of the best values on this list. Not only is it tough and confident during shifts, but it also doesn't inflate its price tag like some other truck options. And while we're always fans of the way Jeep does their transmissions, GMC deserved a shout-out for what they did this year with the Sierra 1500.
Cargo System
Ram's Cargo Management System will top out any list of tough trucks. It is one of the most versatile, practical systems for stowing your gear in the pickup truck world, and the actual box itself is sleekly designed and actually adds to the truck's appearance instead of detracting from it. Other excellent cargo systems are available on the other tracks on our top 10 toughest trucks list.
Interior Durability
RAM has come away easily with the toughest interior in the business. It may look luxurious and elegant, but it's also easy to clean and almost posh in the way it's able to handle all of the toughest duties of the day and still maintain a clean, crisp appearance. If we had to pick any of these trucks for interior ruggedness, we'd go with the RAM 1500 and higher series.
The trucks we've discussed here are a look at the trucks that have captured rugged hearts everywhere for years. People just like you are the reason the Ford F-series remains the bestselling truck in America for four-plus decades. And it might just stay at the top for another four decades if truck lovers have anything to say about it. Or it could be that the Jeep Gladiator captures the title someday thanks to a renewed love of off-roading in truck owner's minds and hearts. You just never know when that next truck might come out with something brand new that outdoes every single truck on this list.
Trucks remain popular in America because they look cool, perform tough, and stay around on the road for years. The tough and gritty performance of the toughest trucks in America is the reason why we'll be discussing their feats of greatness for decades to come.
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