The Best New Off-Road Pickups According to Edmunds
Are you shopping for a new pickup truck and hoping to hit the trails soon? Chances are, then, you’re on the hunt for the best new off-road pickup truck. The good news is that several new trucks come outfitted with all of the gear you need to take on the trails. The even better news? The following models make up some of the best new off-road pickups of 2021, Edmunds reports.
The best new midsize off-road pickups for hitting the trails
When it comes to midsize pickups, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is one of the best new off-road pickups available, Edmunds reports. In fact, according to Edmunds, the Tacoma TRD Pro is a “top contender for the title of off-road king.” Though, it’s no surprise as to why.
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is among the most capable pickups on the market today. It comes outfitted with a TRD-tuned off-road suspension, Fox internal bypass shocks, skid plates, and all-terrain tires. According to Edmunds, it also boasts excellent approach and departure angles and a “robust” four-wheel drive system.
And if the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro isn’t the right off-road pickup for you? Not to fear. Edmunds presents two other options: the 2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2 and the 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. The 2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2 comes equipped with Multimatic shocks and front and rear electronic locking differentials. It also boasts up to 48 mm more factory-installed lift and comes outfitted with both skid plates and rock sliders.
As for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon? It is a Jeep, after all. According to Edmunds, that’s not the only reason the Gladiator Rubicon is one of the best new off-road pickups. It has excellent approach and departure angles, along with standard four-wheel drive. This year’s model also comes outfitted with locking front and rear differentials, off-road tires, rock rails, skid plates, and an off-road-ready suspension.
These large new pickups are ready to take on the trails
Perhaps you had a larger off-road pickup in mind. If that’s the case, the good news is that you’ve got a few options worth considering. Among them are new pickups like the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor, and the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss.
First, let’s talk about the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, which Edmunds highlighted as one of the best new off-road pickups. Driven by a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that’s used in cars like the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, the Ram 1500 TRX also comes outfitted with an upgraded suspension with Bilstein shocks, 35-inch all-terrain tires, a reinforced frame, and a 2-inch chassis lift. The only downside to the Ram 1500 TRX? It’s price. Starting at $70,425, the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is one of the most expensive new pickups on the market.
The 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor, on the other hand, comes equipped with an all-new five-link rear suspension and electronically controlled next-generation FOX shocks with Live Valve technology. It’s also available with 37-inch tires so that you can take on even the gnarliest of terrain with absolute ease.
As for the 2021 Chevy Silverado? Edmunds recommends opting for the 2021 Chevy Silverado LT Trail Boss. This new off-road pickup includes features like a heavy-duty locking rear differential, an off-road suspension, skid plates, and hill descent control. It also comes standard with a 5.3-liter V8 engine under the hood.
The best new heavy-duty trucks for going off-roading
Last but certainly not least, let’s talk about the best new heavy-duty trucks for going off-roading. Among the best new off-road heavy-duty pickup trucks are models like the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Tremor, the 2021 Ram 1500 Power Wagon, and the 2021 Nissan Titan XD Pro-4X. The 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Tremor is available on XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum trim levels and transforms the F-250 Super Duty into an off-roading beast.
Meanwhile, the 2021 Ram 1500 Power Wagon strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated styling and off-road-ready features. Standard with a 2-inch lift, locking front and rear differentials, a disconnecting sway bar, and a front winch, the Ram 1500 Power Wagon can also be had with a leather interior, a sizeable 12.3-inch center touchscreen display, and a digital rearview mirror.
The 2021 Nissan Titan XD Pro-4X found itself among the best new heavy-duty off-road pickups too. This often-overlooked pickup truck isn’t quite as competent as other off-road pickups on the list, Edmunds reports. Still, it does come standard with features like a locking rear differential, Bilstein sport shocks, hill descent control, and a radiator skid plate.
