View the best pickups, covering small and midsize pickup trucks. Then read our pickup reviews and view photos. Learn more about our rankings.
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- MSRP: $19,260 - $32,990
- MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy
#1
2012 Nissan Frontier
Test drivers say the 2012 Nissan Frontier is a top pick in the dwindling class of compact pickup trucks. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Critics' Rating: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 6.8 |
| Safety: | 9.1 |
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#2
2013 Toyota Tacoma
With a number of cab configurations and a capable four-wheel drive option, reviewers agree that the 2013 Toyota ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Critics' Rating: | 9.1 |
| Performance: | 7.8 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 8.5 |
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#3
2013 Honda Ridgeline
Though it isn’t a conventional compact pickup truck, the Ridgeline’s strong reliability rating, comfortable ride and refined drivetrain make it a worthy competitor. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Critics' Rating: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 7.0 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
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- MSRP: $17,999 - $29,700
- MPG: 19 City / 23 Hwy
#4
2012 Suzuki Equator
The 2012 Suzuki Equator comes with a better warranty than most, but rivals outshine the Equator in nearly every other way. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | 7.8 |
| Critics' Rating: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 7.3 |
| Interior: | 6.8 |
| Safety: | 9.1 |
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