Once a prosaic form of transport intended for use as a workhorse, the pick-up truck has now shed its utilitarian image and become a far more desirable offering.
While they remain the dependable and robust vehicles we Brits love, the best pick-ups now offer the same level of kit, quality and refinement as a premium SUV.
Blending 3500kg towing capacities with sophisticated cabins and car-like ride and handling, it’s little wonder they are so popular today.
That said, the landscape has changed significantly since the tax changes brought in last April. Double-cab pick-ups are now classified as cars rather than light commercial vehicles (LCVs), meaning they incur much heavier benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax bills than before.
Despite losing the perk of cheaper tax, their appeal still remains, and manufacturers are breathing new life into this segment with new plug-in hybrid and fully electric derivatives to help bring running costs down.
The Ford Ranger is still the class leader, thanks to its competitive price, premium cabin and excellent road manners, but competition is still fierce and there are plenty of pick-ups worthy of your attention.
Keep reading as we share our list of the best on sale in 2026.
— Source: Autocar (https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/best-cars/best-pickup-trucks)
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