Meanwhile, we anticipate more pickups will embrace unibody construction, leaving the Honda Ridgeline with more formal competitors in the coming years. Of course, performance remains key to the pickup's future, and those more eager to plow through tough terrain than haul huge loads will be glad to know the segment adds a handful of off-road-ready competitors to the likes of the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 and Ford F-150 Raptor.
Likewise, electric motors and bigger batteries will continue to find their way into pickup powertrains. The additional low-end torque and inherent efficiency of these new powertrains are sure to provide these workhorses with the tools necessary to easily haul heavy loads.
Here are the 12 future trucks worth waiting for
We can’t wait to get our hands on the Bollinger B2. Estimated to cost $125,000, the Bollinger B2 will be pushed by two electric motors good enough for 614 horsepower and 668 lb-ft of torque. Car and Driver notes, “The all-electric 2021 Bollinger B2 looks primitive but puts traditional pickup trucks on notice thanks to its impressive capacities and incredible versatility.”
The Ford Courier is another little truck we’re looking forward to drive. “The little pickup would slot below the Ranger in Ford's lineup and would reportedly ride on a long-wheelbase version of the new Focus' platform,” states Motor 1. Power will probably come from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
Our favorite pickup truck is getting a hybrid sister, and it is aptly named Ford F-150 Hybrid. Green Car Reports adds, “It’s due to be introduced soon, as a 2020 model, and is expected to have a single-motor hybrid system, integrated into a 10-speed automatic.” It will be assembled in Dearborn.
Ford F-150 Hybrid will also get an all electric brother named the Ford F-150 Electric. “The fully electric version of the Ford F-150 pickup is potentially due as soon as 2021. However Ford hasn’t yet confirmed exactly where the electric F-150 would be produced,” says Green Car Reports.
Hyundai will invest some $410 million to build the Santa Cruz pickup truck due in 2021. We first saw this beauty at the 2015 Detroit auto show. Car and Driver speculates, “We think it will be a similar type of vehicle as the Honda Ridgeline, which itself is mechanically similar to the Honda Pilot crossover.”
It is a reply to the development of the mid-size pickup truck sector. Chevy Colorado is presently making use of such drivetrain; it is just a matter of time when Toyota Tacoma is getting the engine which uses this kind of fuel, and Ford will prove to add diesel unit at the first Ranger’s update. We may not expect Nissan to reply, but the Japanese truckmaker is serious about this.
The turbodiesel engine will provide the number of benefits for the new 2020 Nissan Frontier. First, there is a much better fuel economy. Also, the new truck will have a way to take on managers in the class in towing capacity. Finally, diesel engine in conjunction with a Pro-4X package can make off-road adventures a lot more thrilling.
“For those in the market to buy a cheaper work truck in the immediate future, it makes the most sense to purchase the Gladiator. However, if you have time to spare, it may be worth waiting it out for the new Ram Mojave,” reports Motor Biscuit. Rumors are that the 2022 Dodge Ram Mojave will be similar to the Jeep Scrambler in structure.
Mopar Insiders report, “Our sources, are telling us that the production Rebel TRX will ditch the current sport performance hood in favor of a massive hood scoop.” The 2021 Ram Rebel TRX will reportedly make as much as 700+ horsepower from a supercharged Hellcat HEMI power plant.
The truck has a “very identifiable face,” according to the company’s CEO and founder, RJ Scaringe.
The nontraditional front end, without the big grille seen on internal combustion engine trucks, features a daytime running light strip across the width of the truck in front of the hood, broken up by a pair of vertical “stadium" headlights. The look is meant to convey a “friendly but tough” vibe.
The five-passenger R1T pickup pledges 400 miles of all-electric range (with the largest of three battery options) to eliminate “any hint of range anxiety” and the equivalent of 800 horsepower. Rivian said the R1T will hit 60 m.p.h. in 3 seconds and 100 m.p.h. in less than 7, depending on the battery.
The battery should manage 200 miles of range for every 30 minutes of DC fast-charging or 300 to 400 miles of range for an overnight charge using a slow Level 2 charger.
A quad motor system provides “precise torque control to each wheel, enabling active torque vectoring and maximum performance in every situation, from high-speed cornering to low-speed rock crawling,” the company said in a release.
The company calls the R1T's skateboard platform the vehicle's foundation, providing a low center of gravity and packaging “the battery pack, drive units, suspension, braking and thermal system all below the height of the wheel, providing the packaging space above for occupants and their gear.”
Tesla described the Cybertruck as "the most powerful tool we have ever built." Keep scrolling to see why. The passenger pickup can seat six people, the automaker says the truck has an almost impenetrable body made from "ultra-hard 30X cold-rolled stainless steel" and "armor glass."
The truck's stainless-steel shell mitigates dents, damage, and corrosion, according to the automaker. Meanwhile, the "ultra-strong glass" is designed to cushion and avert impact force.
However, the Cybertruck reveal showed that the glass may not be as impenetrable as the automaker claimed: Objects thrown at the truck damaged the glass during onstage demos.
The Cybertruck will come in three configurations: a single-motor rear-wheel-drive version, a dual-motor all-wheel-drive version, and a tri-motor all-wheel-drive version, the single-motor version has a range of 250 miles, the dual-motor one can achieve 300 miles, and the most expensive tri-motor version can go 500 miles, Tesla said.
According to Tesla, the tri-motor variant will be able to hit 60 mph in about 2.9 seconds, as well as tow more than 14,000 pounds and carry a payload of up to 3,500 pounds. According to Tesla, the rear cargo area is lockable and that the truck has a total of 100 cubic feet of enclosed exterior storage.
It also comes with a "magic tonneau cover" tough enough to withstand the weight of a person standing on it, according to the automaker. The truck also has onboard power for plugging in tools and other appliances, as well as "adaptive air suspension" that raises and lowers the Cybertruck's suspension by four inches for easier access. There is also a "self-leveling" feature, Tesla said.
The powertrain and performance of the Atlas Tanoak
Less a tradesman’s workhorse and more a lifestyle-orientated pick-up, the Tanoak has been designed to offer a range of different engines, including turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol and diesel units as well as the naturally aspirated 3.6-litre V6 petrol powerplant featured in the concept with 276bhp and 258lb ft of torque.
The transversely mounted engine channels its drive to all four wheels through an eight-speed torque-converter-equipped automatic gearbox, providing both high and low-range gearing via an Active Control function.
Performance figures haven’t been confirms for the concept, but Volkswagen suggests the Tanoak can achieve 0-60mph in 8.5sec, with a limited top speed of 118mph.
A claimed payload of 750kg – which could rise to 1050kg with a strengthened rear axle – would put the Tanoak at the top of its class in terms of load carrying capacity.
At 5438mm in length, 2030mm in width and 1844mm in height, the Atlas Tanoak is 184mm longer, 86mm wider and 10mm lower than the Amarok. The Tanoak has a wheelbase of 3260mm, compared to 3095mm for the Amarok. The four-door dual cab body of the Tanoak is combined with a cargo box that is 1627mm long and 1450mm wide.
Raptors keep getting better as the years go by, and the 2021 Ford Raptor – we suspect – will not be any different. It will be more powerful, with Motor 1 stating, “The healthy 25 hp and 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) bump will come along with better fuel efficiency as the 4.8-liter V8 is said to be thriftier than the 5.0-liter unit.”
We aren’t interested in the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado simply because of how unreliable its 2015 to 2018 counterparts reportedly are. Motor Biscuit reports, “When the Chevy Colorado reappeared for 2015, owners reported issues with the climate system, suspension, and fuel system.” It is almost certain that the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado will rank low.
As mentioned in the intro section, Toyota Tacoma is the only import pickup truck (if one can call it that since it’s built in San Antonio, Texas) able to compete with domestic selection from the big three. Known for its reliability, durability, and capability, it doesn’t come as a surprise that Tacoma has earned the U.S. pickup truck buyer’s confidence.
Available since MY 2016, the second-generation Tacoma has undergone through a mid-cycle refresh for MY 2021 which means that the 2021 Toyota Tacoma will be basically carried over without significant changes. The redesigned models aren’t that different from the outgoing ones, but that doesn’t have to be a downside. The off-road-oriented TRD Pro models are especially imposing thanks to their rugged design.
The entry-level Tacoma starts from just under $26,000, but in order to get the aforementioned TRD Pro, you’ll need at least $45,000 or almost $48,000 if the automatic transmission is your preference. If properly equipped, the Tacoma can tow up to 6,800 pounds of trailer and can boast a payload equal to 1,620 pounds. Not exactly class-leading figures, but not far from them either.
There are two engines available with the smaller of Toyota trucks, and both come with advantages of their own. The base 2.7L 4-cylinder with 159 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque focuses on fuel economy, while the stronger 3.5L V6 with 278 ho and 265 lb-ft serves as Tacoma’s workhorse. Most Tacoma’s are tied to a 6-speed automatic gearbox, but the TRD line (Sport, Off-road, and Pro) are available with a corresponding manual transmission as well.
Regardless of its shortcomings, the Toyota Tacoma is still one of the best 2021 pickup trucks money can buy.
We’ve spied the 2021 Toyota Tundra Hybrid, and we aren’t in a hurry to drive it. Its predecessor, though not a hybrid, features poor driving dynamics, low towing and haul capacities, and outdated cabin styling as Cars US News states. It is also characterized by lousy gas mileage and an overall still ride experience.
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