The pick-up trucks in this list have been chosen by our expert team of journalists who have collectively driven and assessed every car from the last 20 years.
It is their role to judge every new car on sale today. When selecting the best pick-up trucks, we set out to find the best cars for different categories such as off-road ability, value for money, and car-like appeal.
We also considered price, fuel economy and value for money.
Towing capacity and payloads
We inspected the technical specifications of each pick-up to understand their maximum braked towing capacity and maximum payload.
Off-roading
When compiling our list, we assessed the pick-ups off-road competence, not just their on-road dynamics. Being agricultural vehicles, go-anywhere ability is important for any prospective buyer who will use their pick-up on gravel tracks or in a muddy field, for example.
Running costs
We considered the running costs of each pick-up truck, taking into account tax and fuel costs. We also considered the initial price of the truck.
Durability
Pick-up trucks are workhorses and can be subjected to hard use in different environments, hence the build quality was scrupulously assessed.
Comfort and drivability
We judged each truck for its interior comfort and cabin refinement, while also assessing its ride, handling both on and off-road.