Which truck are you

There are three main cab sizes when it comes to pickup trucks. The most basic is the regular cab a. This configuration only has two doors and usually can fit up to three passengers. The next size up is the extended cab, which includes a back seat and smaller rear doors. The biggest and most popular size cab is the crew cab. With four doors and the most spacious back seat available, this configuration helps optimize a truck's practicality.

While full-size crew-cab models have limousine-like back seats, mid-size versions have varying degrees of passenger space in the rear. For example, the Chevy Colorado's crew cab has a back seat that feels like a small sedan's whereas the Honda Ridgeline's rear quarters are more comparable with a mid-size crossover's. While the Ridgeline is an exception because it only comes with one cab size and bed length, almost every other pickup truck has multiple cargo bed options the Jeep Gladiator is also not one of them.

Trucks with more than one bed size will always have a short bed and a long bed. Sometimes there's a third size in between those two. The shorter one is often called a standard bed and typically measures between 5 and 6. Long beds also come in a variety of sizes and can measure up to 8 feet.

However, as with short beds, it's important to know that not all cab and bed sizes are compatible and that the available configurations will vary among specific truck models and trim levels. Not only is it fun to say "pickup powertrain platter," it's also accurate, because nearly every truck currently on sale has two or more engine options. While some purists believe that real pickup trucks only have a V-8 and four-wheel drive, the truth is that technology has come a long way in recent years and even smaller four-cylinder engines can make substantial power.

There's also the fact that not one single mid-size truck is available with eight testosterone-pumping cylinders. So, we guess that makes them all fake trucks, right? Moving on. The fact is that all these different engine sizes and their accompanying transmissions together they're part of what's called the powertrain can make the pickup-truck buying process even more complicated. Full-size trucks have the most diverse choices. The hierarchy can get convoluted here, because the engine size and pricing don't follow the same logic across brands.

For example, the base engine on the Sierra is a turbocharged 2. Conversely, the top engine on the Sierra is a 6.

It can get confusing. So, we suggest prioritizing what you primarily want to use the truck for before buying one.

Generally, the smaller the engine, the better the fuel economy. However, don't forget that these engines typically have to work harder than larger options to move the additional weight, which may affect fuel economy.

Those who plan on towing a lot will want to look into the more potent engines as well as the diesel options that are offered on many models, even mid-size trucks such as the GMC Canyon. We send trivia questions and personality tests every week to your inbox. By clicking "Sign Up" you are agreeing to our privacy policy and confirming that you are 13 years old or over. Which Pickup Truck Are You? Scroll To Start Quiz. I'm a true blue country boy. I'm a weekend warrior. I'm a city slicker.

I'm a world-traveler. I'm all fun. I'm all looks. I'm all about survival. Not even a little. I'm all about the business of fun. I'm very superficial. I'm half bark, half bite.

Might have a little dirt on my boots, but I'm taking you uptown tonight. Might have a little mud on my wheels, but they're gonna shine with you up inside. Gonna hit the club, gonna cut a rug, burn it up like neon lights. Hard as I worked all day, I'm gonna work harder loving on you. Tough enough to get the job done.

I'm almost too tough. I'm not too tough. I'm only tough, and that's all. I'll all about work. I'm all about fun. I'm all about cool. I'm all about toughness. They don't matter much. They are only important if you can back them up with capability. They are the most important thing. They don't matter at all. I'm pretty athletic. I'm athletic enough.

I'm very wiry. It's not useful. It's of minimal use. It's not as useful as my endurance. Working folks. All-wheel drive and a more powerful turbo 2. Ford is expanding its pickup lineup with an entirely new take on the genre.

The Maverick is a crossover-based unibody crew-cab truck with a small bed and a standard front-wheel-drive hybrid powertrain. Sounds interesting, right? A turbo 2. New Cars. Buyer's Guide. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Future Cars Worth Waiting For: — Car and Driver.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Configuration: S trim level, extended cab, 4x2 Although the Nissan Titan is technically a direct competitor for the domestic full-size trucks, its lineup looks quite different—even more so lately as Nissan has eliminated many variants such as the regular-cab and XD models powered by a Cummins diesel engine.

Configuration: Sport trim level, AWD Honda refreshed the Ridgeline for , and the base price rose due to the discontinuation of the base front-wheel-drive configuration. Configuration: SR trim level, extended cab, 4x2 Toyota has finally redesigned the Tundra for , and the new model features a new design inside and out and new powertrain choices under the hood.

Configuration: Tradesman, Quad Cab, 4x2 The Ram was new for and is our favorite of the full-size pickups. Configuration: XL trim level, regular cab, 4x2 The Ford F is the perpetual winner in the pickup-truck sales race, and it was redesigned for Configuration: Tradesman trim level, regular cab, 4x2 The cheapest new Ram pickup you can buy is not really all that new.

Configuration: base trim level, regular cab, 4x2, package discount GMC's Sierra is effectively identical to the Chevy Silverado, except for the way it looks. Configuration: S trim level, extended cab, 4x2 The Nissan Frontier has given up its title of the cheapest pickup truck, but fortunately it's a completely new truck for the first time in more than a decade. Configuration: Elevation trim level, extended cab, 4x2, rear seat delete GMC has eliminated the most basic versions of the Canyon pickup , causing it to rise significantly in price.

Configuration: Work Truck trim level, extended cab, 4x2, rear seat delete The Chevy Colorado is less expensive than its GMC twin, the Canyon, but not as cheap as it used to be due to some changes for Configuration: XL trim level, extended cab, 4x2 Due to some pricing and equipment changes among its competitors, the Ford Ranger has leapfrogged mid-size trucks from GMC, Nissan, and Chevy to become the second-cheapest truck on the market.

Configuration: SR trim level, extended cab, 4x2, with Utility Package Toyota's Tacoma has perhaps the best reputation in the small-pickup segment, having built its name on reliability, affordability, and no-nonsense capability. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.