Best trucks of 2026

Top-ranked pickup trucks by combined safety, efficiency, value, and availability.

Data-driven ranking · Rankings computed August 27, 2026 · Listing counts refresh daily

What are the best pickup trucks to buy? The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV ranks #1, followed by the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2026 Ford F-150.

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Best trucks FAQ

What are the best pickup trucks to buy?
OpenDealer ranks the following as the best trucks for 2026: Chevrolet Silverado EV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F-150, Ram 2500, GMC Sierra 1500.
How much do the best trucks cost?
Starting MSRPs in this ranking range from $28,145 to $62,400, depending on trim and configuration.
What is the cheapest vehicle in the best trucks list?
The 2026 Ford Maverick has the lowest starting MSRP in this ranking at $28,145.
How does OpenDealer rank vehicles?
Ranked by a weighted composite score: NHTSA overall crash-test rating (30%), EPA combined fuel economy or MPGe (20%), starting MSRP value within this category (20%), US sales popularity (20%, latest complete calendar year, data courtesy of GoodCarBadCar.net), and live inventory availability on OpenDealer (10%). Components missing for a model redistribute their weight to the remaining components. All inputs are from public data sources (CarAPI manufacturer specifications, NHTSA, GoodCarBadCar.net, OpenDealer live inventory); no paid placement.

How this ranking works

Ranked by a weighted composite score: NHTSA overall crash-test rating (30%), EPA combined fuel economy or MPGe (20%), starting MSRP value within this category (20%), US sales popularity (20%, latest complete calendar year, data courtesy of GoodCarBadCar.net), and live inventory availability on OpenDealer (10%). Components missing for a model redistribute their weight to the remaining components. All inputs are from public data sources (CarAPI manufacturer specifications, NHTSA, GoodCarBadCar.net, OpenDealer live inventory); no paid placement.

  • safety: 30%
  • efficiency: 20%
  • value: 20%
  • popularity: 20%
  • availability: 10%

Rank order and scores are computed from public data (NHTSA, EPA, manufacturer pricing, 2025 US sales figures) and inventory availability at snapshot time, then frozen for six months. OpenDealer listing counts and shop links refresh daily. Dealers cannot pay to influence placement. Rankings last computed August 27, 2026.

US sales data courtesy of GoodCarBadCar.net.