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: $28,000 - $35,090
- Invoice: $25,362 - $31,769
- MPG: 15 City / 20 Hwy
#1
2008 Honda Ridgeline
The Ridgeline delivers superior handling and unique cargo possibilities, in addition to holding up Honda's solid reputation for reliability and value. However, it only offers a V6 ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 6.4 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $33,435 - $37,355
- Invoice: $30,593 - $34,180
- MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
#2
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
The highly-ranked Avalanche offers excellent hauling and towing capabilities in a uniquely versatile, safe and smooth-riding package, but can't match the affordability and higher fuel economy of ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.4 |
| Performance: | 7.3 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $54,890 - $54,890
- Invoice: $50,773 - $50,773
- MPG: 12 City / 18 Hwy
#3
2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT
The Escalade EXT is a vehicle worthy of the luxurious Cadillac tradition. The innovative cargo bed midgate feature, borrowed from the Chevrolet Avalanche, also gets good reviews, ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Exterior: | 8.2 |
| Interior: | 8.2 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $24,950 - $30,805
- Invoice: $23,545 - $28,930
- MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
#4
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
The Explorer Sport Trac's good towing capacity and versatility make it a good choice, but its fuel economy and value hurt its ranking in such a competitive ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.6 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 7.8 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 8.6 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $38,340 - $41,740
- Invoice: $34,488 - $37,463
- MPG: 12 City / 16 Hwy
#5
2008 Lincoln Mark LT
While the Mark LT has smooth handling, a striking design and a spacious cabin, its poor fuel economy, uncomfortable backseat, unavailable stability control and lack of side ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.3 |
| Performance: | 6.6 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 6.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
Unranked: Sport Utility Trucks
Our rankings are based on analysis of third party reviews. Sometimes, we are unable to find enough reviews to publish a definitive ranking. Please check back later, as we are constantly updating our reviews.
2008 Hummer H2 SUT
MSRP: $56,735 - $56,735 | Invoice: $52,196 - $52,196 | MPG: - TBD - City / - TBD - Hwy
