Choose from these platforms as a starting point for your next off-road rig if new vehicles don’t fit your budget.

These are great, rugged, factory-built pickups ready to tackle rocks, dirt, sand, and trails. If you’re looking for a new off-road-oriented pickup truck, you’re in luck. Every pickup manufacturer has ...

Of the four trucks in our comparison, the Ford Ranger Raptor did the best in our on-road testing thanks to its fun-to-drive nature, test-leading ride quality and comfortable seats. What served the ...

Not all serious off-road pickup trucks are made the same, but these three are some of the most off-road worthy pickup trucks on the market. The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, Ford F-150 Raptor R, and Ram ...

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Toyota, Ford, Ram and other major automakers produce capable off-road pickup trucks. These trucks are specifically designed to withstand unforgiving terrain and navigate difficult driving situations.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kristin Shaw is an automotive journalist based in Texas. The 2026 Ram 2500 Warlock blends heavy-duty off-road comfort and ...

Hydrogen 4x4s like Toyota’s Tacoma H2 concept promise silent trails and quick refuels. The catch is simple: the pumps, the price, and the timing still don’t work for real-world explorers. Hydrogen ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

Originally conceived as a bare-bones hauler for farming and other work-related endeavors, over the decades the humble pickup truck has evolved into a highly modular machine with multiple personalities ...

The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison is the best mid-size off-road pickup truck of 2025, excelling in our rock crawl, hill climb and hill descent tests thanks to a combination of impressive ground ...