With the growing economy of the American state driven by its successful agro-business, pick-up trucks got wider acceptance by the American populace. it is more or less as if the trucks were basically designed and made for the Americans as their patronage keeps growing by the day. However, most trucks are rather used as private vehicles to cruise around town conveying families and friends because of their sophisticated nature while other owners use them for haulage.
So many trucks have come into existence and have gone with some leaving their blueprint in the auto world while others were forgotten in a rush for being undesiring either by their designs, made, or performance. let take a look at some of America’s best trucks ever.
Honda Ridgeline
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The Honda Ridgeline is one of the most promising trucks in its class. it handles perfectly with its 280-hp, 262 pound-feet of torque rating from its 3.5-liter V-6. The 9-speed automatic transmission makes good use of that power, sending it to all four corners.
Being a pickup version of the three-row Pilot SUV, it gives a comfortable and smooth performance on almost any road surface. All thanks to its steering that doesn’t have the remote and disconnected feel of most mid-size pickup trucks. Its towing capacity goes up to 5,000 pounds for a truck of its size which is amazing.
the Honda Ridgeline comes with some fantastic features such as a tailgate that flips down or swings out, a flip-up rear seat that makes space for tall items, and a unique Truck Bed Audio System for tailgate parties and the like. it also features an under-bed lockable “trunk”.
Toyota Tundra
Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup that debuted in the year 2000. it has come under some serious upgrade though the interior still has features that reflect its age. Tundra models are all powered by a 5.7-liter V-8 producing 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque with a six-speed automatic transmission, RWD standard and 4WD optional.
Its 4WD accelerated to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds. Fuel economy for all models is EPA-rated at 13/17 mpg city/highway. it has modern safety features such as Anti-lock brakes, Stability Control, Front-impact airbags, Security systems, etc.
GMC Canyon
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The GMC Canyon is well known for its massive chrome exterior trim, two cab styles and two-bed lengths and its quality leather upholstery. though found to be Chevy Colorado look alike, its come with its unique features such as open-pore wood, a lavishly interior and has a more concise outlook.
The GMC Canyon comes with three engines which includes a 2.5-liter I-4 – six-speed automatic that generates 200 hp/191 lb-ft of torque and is expected to deliver 19/25 mpg city/highway (RWD); 19/24 mpg (4WD)
The GMC Canyon also comes with a 3.6-liter V-6 eight-speed automatic that generates 308 hp/275 lb-ft and is expected to deliver 18/25 mpg (RWD); 17/24 mpg (4WD)
Thirdly, The GMC Canyon has a 2.8-liter turbodiesel I-4 with a six-speed automatic that generates 181 hp/369 lb-ft.
Dodge Ram 350 Cummins
The Dodge Ram line of trucks has been in existence for a while leading in some major features that it comes with like making use of a diesel engine. Also new to the Ram Heavy Duty lineup is a digital rearview mirror that displays real-time video from a rear-facing camera that can be turned off once a traditional reflective mirror function is needed.
Its massive towing ability has made the Ram a legend in the pickup world. it could pull a lot of stuff with it 400 lb/ft of torque at just 1,700 RPM (a lot at the time). all thanks to its turbodiesel. With a mind-blowing 37,100 pounds (gooseneck) towing figure for the 2021 Ram which is a 200-pound increase for Ram, making Ram the new best-in-class leader for max towing ahead of even the Ford F-450’s 37,000-pound rating.
GMC Syclone
Best American Trucks – one of America’s best performance truck vehicles is the GMC Syclone. The GMC Syclone sprint to 60 mph from rest in just 4.3 seconds! Quarter-mile was rated at 13.4 seconds, which was super quick for a truck in its era. the brand could boast of being the “fastest accelerating vehicle”, and “fastest production pickup truck”, with a top speed of 124 mph, which isn’t too bad either.
It is on records that the Porsche 911 Turbo took 4.4 seconds to hit the same mark back then and the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 took 4.9 seconds. These claims are verifiable on YouTube.
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