Skip to main content

The best off-road pickup trucks for 2022 come from your favorite brands like Chevy, Ram, and Ford. Some of these trucks excel in high-speed adventures, while the others are better for slow crawling. Take your pick and check out some of the best new pickup trucks 2022 has to offer.

The best off-road pickup trucks for 2022 start with the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

The best off-road pickup trucks for 2022 includes the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 off-road pickup truck | Chevrolet

When Kelley Blue Book ranked the best off-road pickup trucks for 2022, the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 topped the list. The ZR2 is more capable than ever, thanks to an additional two inches on the suspension and a wider track that allows for increased wheel travel. This will enable drivers to retain grip in rocky situations. With selectable front and rear locking differentials and better tires, the ZR2 shines when it comes to slow-speed crawling.

Starting Price: $42,900

The Ram 2500 Power Wagon is one of the best off-road pickup trucks for 2022

Don’t count out the 2022 Ram 2500 Power Wagon just because it has been around for a while. The Power Wagon is a heavy-duty truck that is capable on and off-road. It has plenty of technology to make daily driving and tricky off-roading easy. KBB says the 2022 pickup truck has “ingenious suspension with a disconnecting anti-roll bar, 360-degree camera system, and a Warn winch with a synthetic line.” The 6.4L gasoline V8 excels on low-speed trails as opposed to hardcore desert racing.

Starting Price: $62,715

Everyone knows the 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor, but for good reason. This performance truck loves high-speed off-roading. Ford equipped it with an upgraded suspension that allows 15 inches of movement in the back and 14 inches up front. Plus, Fox racing shocks help seal the deal. The Raptor gets 450 hp from the twin-turbo V6, but the unreleased Raptor R will get a supercharged V8 if that isn’t enough.

Starting Price: $69,905

Take the Ram 1500 TRX pickup truck off-road

The 2022 Ram 1500 TRX is finally ready to compete and is a good option for those who don’t want a Ford truck. The TRX is a performance truck that is capable of high-speed off-road action. Equipped with full-time four-wheel drive and 702 hp, no other pickup truck really comes close. The Ram TRX also has long-travel suspension with 13 inches of movement in the front and 14 in the rear. Rock crawling isn’t a strength of the TRX, but everything else is.

Starting Price: $78,890

Depending on your preferences and future plans, one of these off-road pickup trucks will suit your needs. Performance trucks are in high demand right now, so you might need to get on a waitlist before seeing one in your driveway. Those sensitive to high gas prices might want to look into hybrid pickup trucks instead.

Related

Best Used Ford F-150 Pickup Truck: Models to Hunt for and 1 to Avoid

Best in Trucks
Avatar photo
Staff Writer

Amanda Cline

Amanda Cline is an avid fan of Formula 1 and joined MotorBiscuit in 2021. A Southwest Floridian, she easily and often finds automotive events to attend in the Tampa, Orlando, and Miami areas.
Amanda is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, where she earned a Bachelor’s in English Literature and a Master’s in Technical Communication. Combining her editorial and digital media expertise, Amanda served as a content creator for FanSided and now provides our readers with a variety of automotive subject matter like pickup trucks and SUVs, including valuable consumer advice.

Amanda closely follows many F1 drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Her all-time favorite author is Shel Silverstein.