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2024 Toyota Tacoma vs. Ford Ranger vs. Chevrolet Colorado: Midsize Truck Throwdown!

Our 2024 Truck of the Year-winning Chevrolet Colorado battles against the a TRD Sport version of the all-new Toyota Tacoma and a Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 in a comparison to determine which midsize truck is the best of breed..

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The keyboard warriors said it wasn’t a “real truck” and they were wrong. Meet the 2026 MotorTrend Truck of the Year: the Ford Maverick, a compact pickup that just outperformed bigger, more powerful, and far more expensive competitors. After two weeks of intense testing, including highway drives, city commuting, off-roading, towing, payload hauling, and deep dives into technology and safety, the Maverick proved why it deserves the crown. Whether you're here for the specs, the design, or to see why this compact pickup is shaking up the entire truck segment, this deep dive explains exactly how the Maverick earned its title.

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The Compact Truck That Beat Them All. MotorTrend's 2026 Truck of the Year: The Ford Maverick.

We hit the trails in the very rugged (and very blue) Ranger Raptor and Colorado ZR2 to see which of these mid-size pickups is the best all-around off-roader.

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2024 Ford Ranger Raptor vs. 2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Off-Road Comparison Test: Baja or Bust!

Some had their doubts about running our 2021 Ram 1500 TRX on the Trans-America Trail. They were proven wrong.

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2021 Ram 1500 TRX on the Trans-America Trail

This is the Subaru Outback Wilderness, the latest version of the super-popular station wagon/SUV contraption. Does the Wilderness model’s tough styling and off-road hardware make it the Outback to get?

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2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Video Review: MotorTrend Buyer's Guide

Since 1998 the Sierra has been GMC's bread and butter pickup. Is the Sierra the best full size truck on the market?

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2021 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab AT4 Video Review: MotorTrend Buyer's Guide

MotorTrend tested the Corvette ZR1X, Mustang GTD, Lucid Air Sapphire, and Czinger 21C on road and track to see what defines American performance in 2026.

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The State of American Performance: Corvette ZR1X vs. Mustang GTD vs. Lucid Air Sapphire vs. Czinger 21C

We pit two rugged crossovers against each other to see which one really delivers on its off-road promise. The 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite and the 2026 GMC Terrain AT4 both claim legit trail upgrades—not just tough looks. We take them on-road and off-road to find out which SUV best balances everyday comfort with real adventure capability.

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Honda Passport vs. GMC Terrain: Which Off-Road Ready Family SUV Gets It Right?

There’s a lot more going on under the skin of these factory off-road pickups than you might think.

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2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro vs. Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison vs. Jeep Gladiator Mojave: Off-Road Battle!

We took the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness and the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport deep into the California desert for a real-world off-road comparison packed with hill climbs, articulation tests, sand washes, and challenging terrain. After driving both on-road and off-road, we found some surprising differences in ride quality, capability, traction, comfort, and value. The Passport TrailSport impressed us with its spacious interior, smooth ride, and rugged attitude, while the Outback Wilderness shocked us with incredible traction and confidence on loose terrain. Watch to see which crossover came out on top and which one climbed farther than expected.

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Honda Passport TrailSport vs Subaru Outback Wilderness: Off-Road Comparison

MotorTrend editor Jered Korfhage details why the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 midsize off-road pickup is an owner's dream.

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Is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 the Best Off-Road Midsized Pickup?

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