Every style of the vehicle serves its own functional niche, and the pickup truck is the workhorse of the family in that it allows you to haul just about everything you need to as well as pack the entire family inside as you head out into the sweet wilderness. The best sellers offer safety, speed, and handling.
However, they also come with many luxuries found in the less work-related vehicles. Finally, their primary feature is that of power. Because many trucks can pull up to 7,000 or more pounds, you can use it to haul a trailer for your company or a travel trailer for your weekend adventures.
The Ford F-150 is by far one of the most powerful trucks on the market. Most models can pull up to a whopping 11,300 pounds. This ability to pull so much is something that used to be the hallmark of the F250s or higher. However, some of the models can be equipped to pull over 13,000 pounds.
Overview - safety
The F-150 XL offers all the cargo capacity and towing power most people will need. The longer bed will haul eight-feet of lumber with only a bit sticking out over the tailgate. In terms of safety, the F-150 offers superior roof strength, helping to protect the riders in the event of cab-oriented accident.
The luxury models can cost nearly three times more than the base model, but the power along with the extra cab will make it worth it. In terms of technology, this truck offers a seat that lays flat and a large dashboard screen for GPS and backup video.
The Chevy Silverado 1500 is Chevrolet's answer the Ford F-150, and there are few things as divisive as Ford versus Chevy. For Chevy lovers, this truck offers everything the Ford F-150 offers in terms of safety and room. The cabs can be selected according to standard, King, or crew styles. Additionally, beds can be had in short or long.
Overview - luxury
The luxuries of this truck might seem to outpace those found in the Ford F-150 in that they come with the following perks.
In terms of power, this truck can pull 7,900 to 13,300 pounds, ensuring that you can haul any trailer or fifth wheel that you have your traveling eyes set on.
The Nissan Titan does not have the following that the aforementioned trucks have, but it does offer greater reliability as well as a steady resale value. The Titan's primary engine is 400 HP and is capable of pulling between 9,200 and 9,400 pounds. However, the Titan XD will pull 11,000 pounds, ensuring this choice of truck ranks almost as high as the industry leaders.
Overview - artificial intelligence
In terms of purchasing this truck, you can actually customize your purchase online, which means you get the specifications particular to your situation. Items that can be selected include such things as traffic alert to help decrease rear collisions or mishaps. You can also order safety features based on artificial intelligence, such as the lane-warning feature that keeps a camera's eye on the road and notifies you if you veer too far from center.
Other futuristic features include driver assistance and ProPILOT Assist. The new pilot feature recognizes when you are in this cab, and it can help monitor your steering by serving as a smart cruise control.
Although this truck slides in on this list at number four, the Dodge Ram is currently the number-two seller in the United States with an average of over 47,000 trucks sold per month. In terms of power, it pulls an average weight of 6,000 to 8,400 pounds. However, a fully fitted model can pull up to 12,750 pounds, making the difference between it and the Ford and Chevy models insignificant.
Overview - EcoDiesel
The Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel model offers up to 20 percent higher mileage than its gasoline-powered counterparts. Additionally, the diesel version offers the greater ability to pull heavy loads. Because the diesel engines offer such reliability, this truck holds its resale value much better than those with gas engines. Moreover, the diesel version ensures that even if you haul heavy loads for long periods, the strain on the engine or drivetrain will be negligible.
One thing to note is that the Dodge Ram might be a powerful workhouse, but the luxury features include the following.
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