The modern pickup is more than just a practical performance
vehicle. They're now both powerful and luxurious. If you're shopping for
a truck you can use for work and for exciting weekend adventures, you
should consider these best trucks of 2013, as chosen by US News:
1. 2013 Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 is a great-performing truck, with several engine options. There's a powerful 5.7 liter Hemi V8, and an optional 8-speed automatic transmission. The rear suspension gives it a very comfortable ride, and decent handling. And there are many excellent options.
However, the Ram 150 has a below-average reliability score.
Fuel economy: 17/25 mpg city/highway (V6)
Standard features:
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• 6-speaker stereo with USB port
2. 2013 Ford F-150
There are an excellent range of engines, body styles, and equipment levels with the F-150. There are four engine options. It's practical, with a strong towing capacity and spacious, comfortable seats. It even has a business-ready onboard computer.
The F-150 got an above-average safety score.
Fuel economy: 15/21 mpg city/highway (5.0-liter V8)
Standard features:
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• Manual windows and mirrors
• Air conditioning
• Cruise control
• AM/FM radio
• MyFord touch infotainment
3. 2013 GMC Sierra 1500
The Sierra 1500's V8 options have plenty of power for towing. The two larger V8s have six-speed automatic transmissions. The Sierra has powertrain grade breaking even in normal transmission mode.
This truck has a large turning radius, which can make it hard to maneuver. And the safety score is below-average safety score.
Fuel economy: 15/21 mpg city/highway (5.3 liter V8)
Standard features:
• Manual windows and mirrors
• Air conditioning
4. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The Silverado 1500 has good towing and hauling capabilities, four engine options, and a comfortable ride. The base V6 is mediocre, but the V8s are great. The Silverado has powertrain grade braking. Its strong chassis gives it one of the highest towing capacities in its class.
The design is a bit aged, though. And the Silverado 1500 got a below-average safety score.
Fuel economy: 15/21 mpg city/highway (5.3 liter V8)
Standard features:
• Manual windows and mirrors
• Air conditioning
• AM/FM radio
5. 2013 Toyota Tundra
The Tundra has strong engines, with good options. Customers have three engine choices, including a powerful 5.7 liter V8.
The interior is spacious, though the plastics seem a bit low-rent. But everything is easy to operate. It has a better than average safety score.
Fuel economy: 16/20 mpg city/highway (two-wheel drive, V6)
Standard features:
• Dual-zone climate control
• Cloth seats
• Power windows
• Auxiliary input jack
So where do you part your perfect weekend vehicle? In the perfect garage, of course. And it's not hard to find a space big enough to accommodate your new truck. There are practical garage solutions for all vehicle sizes.
1. 2013 Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 is a great-performing truck, with several engine options. There's a powerful 5.7 liter Hemi V8, and an optional 8-speed automatic transmission. The rear suspension gives it a very comfortable ride, and decent handling. And there are many excellent options.
However, the Ram 150 has a below-average reliability score.
Fuel economy: 17/25 mpg city/highway (V6)
Standard features:
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• 6-speaker stereo with USB port
2. 2013 Ford F-150
There are an excellent range of engines, body styles, and equipment levels with the F-150. There are four engine options. It's practical, with a strong towing capacity and spacious, comfortable seats. It even has a business-ready onboard computer.
The F-150 got an above-average safety score.
Fuel economy: 15/21 mpg city/highway (5.0-liter V8)
Standard features:
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• Manual windows and mirrors
• Air conditioning
• Cruise control
• AM/FM radio
• MyFord touch infotainment
3. 2013 GMC Sierra 1500
The Sierra 1500's V8 options have plenty of power for towing. The two larger V8s have six-speed automatic transmissions. The Sierra has powertrain grade breaking even in normal transmission mode.
This truck has a large turning radius, which can make it hard to maneuver. And the safety score is below-average safety score.
Fuel economy: 15/21 mpg city/highway (5.3 liter V8)
Standard features:
• Manual windows and mirrors
• Air conditioning
4. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The Silverado 1500 has good towing and hauling capabilities, four engine options, and a comfortable ride. The base V6 is mediocre, but the V8s are great. The Silverado has powertrain grade braking. Its strong chassis gives it one of the highest towing capacities in its class.
The design is a bit aged, though. And the Silverado 1500 got a below-average safety score.
Fuel economy: 15/21 mpg city/highway (5.3 liter V8)
Standard features:
• Manual windows and mirrors
• Air conditioning
• AM/FM radio
5. 2013 Toyota Tundra
The Tundra has strong engines, with good options. Customers have three engine choices, including a powerful 5.7 liter V8.
The interior is spacious, though the plastics seem a bit low-rent. But everything is easy to operate. It has a better than average safety score.
Fuel economy: 16/20 mpg city/highway (two-wheel drive, V6)
Standard features:
• Dual-zone climate control
• Cloth seats
• Power windows
• Auxiliary input jack
So where do you part your perfect weekend vehicle? In the perfect garage, of course. And it's not hard to find a space big enough to accommodate your new truck. There are practical garage solutions for all vehicle sizes.
You could consult garage organization storage,
like Garage Living in Toronto, if you're thinking of expanding your
space. Though you might prefer to park your new truck outside, where you
can admire it from your living room!
Come by and visit our showroom!
Garage Living
201 Chrislea Rd.
Vaughan, ON
L4L 8N6
(905) 856-7175
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Come by and visit our showroom!
Garage Living
201 Chrislea Rd.
Vaughan, ON
L4L 8N6
(905) 856-7175