Truck Rankings: Sport Utility Trucks
Ranking of SUTs, generally priced $25,000 to $50,000. Honda Ridgeline, Cadillac Escalade EXT, Ford Explorer Sport Trac and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives.
- MSRP: $35,725 - $48,865
- Invoice: $33,046 - $45,200
- Avg. Paid: $34,873 - $46,968
- MPG: 14 (Est) City / 20 (Est) Hwy
#1
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
The Avalanche is Chevy's four-door, five-seat sport utility truck. The Avalanche is an exceptionally functional hauler and tower as well as a surprisingly smooth highway cruiser.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 7.8 |
| Exterior: | 7.9 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $61,420 - $69,000
- Invoice: $57,121 - $64,170
- Avg. Paid: $58,042 - $64,704
- MPG: 11 (2009) City / 14 (2009) Hwy
#2
2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT
The Escalade EXT is a luxurious choice for buyers who need space for passengers and cargo. A big helping of innovative features make it a compelling choice ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 8.3 |
| Exterior: | 8.8 |
| Interior: | 8.7 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $28,450 - $36,780
- Invoice: $25,783 - $33,311
- Avg. Paid: $27,944 - $35,835
- MPG: 15 City / 20 Hwy
#2
2010 Honda Ridgeline
The Honda Ridgeline is a good choice for people who need some of the capabilities of a truck, but aren't ready to commit to a big rig.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Exterior: | 6.5 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $27,810 - $35,190
- Invoice: $25,937 - $32,653
- Avg. Paid: $27,111 - $34,203
- MPG: 14 (2009) City / 20 (2009) Hwy
#4
2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is a competent jack-of-all-trades for outdoorsy buyers who need to carry passengers and gear comfortably, but its fun factor is pretty small.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 8.3 |
| Exterior: | 7.6 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $61,585 - $61,585
- Invoice: $57,274 - $57,274
- Avg. Paid: $57,970 - $57,970
- MPG: NA
#5
2009 Hummer H2 SUT
The 2009 Hummer H2 SUT is a head-turning full-size sport utility truck with available seating for five, acceptable on-road performance, and off-road chops that are hard to ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.8 |
| Performance: | 7.3 |
| Exterior: | 7.8 |
| Interior: | 7.0 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |