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Below lists a selection of Pickup trucks that have been reviewed by our expert engineering staff. Consumer Reports operates the largest and most sophisticated independent automobile testing center devoted to the consumer interest anywhere in the world. All cars that are tested, about 80 per year, are bought anonymously and driven for thousands of miles each. The evaluation regimen consists of more than 50 individual tests. Learn more about each of the Pickup trucks that Consumer Reports tests and reviews.
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Ford F-250 (6.7, turbodiesel)
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The Ford F-250 is a regular cab, extended cab, crew cab offered in 2WD Crew Cab 172" Lariat, 2WD Crew Cab 172" King Ranch, 4WD Reg Cab 137" XL, 4WD Reg Cab 137" XLT, 4WD SuperCab 142" XLT, 4WD SuperCab 142" Lariat, 4WD SuperCab 158" XLT, 4WD SuperCab 158" Lariat, 4WD Crew Cab 156" XL, 4WD Crew Cab 156" XLT, 4WD Crew Cab 156" Lariat, 4WD Crew Cab 156" King Ranch, 4WD Crew Cab 172" XL, 4WD Crew Cab 172" XLT, 4WD Crew Cab 172" Lariat, 4WD Crew Cab 172" King Ranch, 4WD Crew Cab 156" Platinum, 4WD Crew Cab 172" Platinum, 2WD SuperCab 158" Lariat, 2WD Crew Cab 156" XL, 2WD Crew Cab 156" XLT, 2WD Crew Cab 156" Lariat, 2WD Crew Cab 156" King Ranch, 2WD Crew Cab 172" XL, 2WD Crew Cab 172" XLT, 2WD Reg Cab 137" XL, 2WD Reg Cab 137" XLT, 2WD SuperCab 142" XL, 2WD SuperCab 142" Lariat, 2WD SuperCab 158" XL, 2WD SuperCab 142" XLT, 2WD SuperCab 158" XLT, 4WD SuperCab 142" XL and 4WD SuperCab 158" XL. The powertrains include 6.2-liter V8 (385 hp) and 6.7-liter V8 turbodiesel (400 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic transmissions. It is Rear or part-time 4WD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from NA mpg city to NA mpg highway. The F-250 uses Diesel fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2011
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Nissan Titan SV
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The Nissan Titan is a extended cab, crew cab offered in 4WD Crew Cab SWB SV, 2WD King Cab SWB S, 2WD King Cab SWB SV, 2WD Crew Cab SWB S, 2WD Crew Cab SWB SV, 2WD Crew Cab SWB SL, 2WD Crew Cab LWB SV, 4WD King Cab SWB S, 4WD King Cab SWB SV, 4WD King Cab SWB PRO-4X, 4WD Crew Cab SWB S, 4WD Crew Cab SWB PRO-4X, 4WD Crew Cab SWB SL and 4WD Crew Cab LWB SV. The powertrains include 5.6-liter V8 (317 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic transmissions. It is Rear or part-time 4WD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 12 mpg city to 17 mpg highway. The Titan uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2012
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Dodge Ram 2500 (6.7, turbodiesel)
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The Dodge Ram 2500 is a regular cab, crew cab, mega cab offered in 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman, 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT, 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman, 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT, 2WD Mega Cab 160.5" SLT, 2WD Mega Cab 160.5" Lone Star, 2WD Mega Cab 160.5" Big Horn, 2WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie, 2WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie Longhorn, 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" SLT, 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" Lone Star, 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" Big Horn, 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie, 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie Longhorn, 2WD Crew Cab 149" Tradesman, 2WD Crew Cab 169" Tradesman, 2WD Crew Cab 149" SLT, 2WD Crew Cab 149" Lone Star, 2WD Crew Cab 149" Big Horn, 2WD Crew Cab 169" SLT, 2WD Crew Cab 169" Lone Star, 2WD Crew Cab 169" Big Horn, 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie, 2WD Crew Cab 169" Laramie, 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Longhorn, 2WD Crew Cab 169" Laramie Longhorn, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Tradesman, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Tradesman Power Wagon, 4WD Crew Cab 149" SLT, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Lone Star, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Big Horn, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Outdoorsman, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Power Wagon, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Power Wagon, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Longhorn, 4WD Crew Cab 169" Tradesman, 4WD Crew Cab 169" SLT, 4WD Crew Cab 169" Lone Star, 4WD Crew Cab 169" Big Horn, 4WD Crew Cab 169" Outdoorsman, 4WD Crew Cab 169" Laramie and 4WD Crew Cab 169" Laramie Longhorn. The powertrains include 5.7-liter V8 (383 hp) and 6.7-liter 6 turbodiesel (350 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Rear or part-time 4WD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from NA mpg city to NA mpg highway. The Ram 2500 uses Diesel fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2010
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Toyota Tacoma (V6)
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The Toyota Tacoma is a regular cab, extended cab, crew cab offered in 2WD Access Cab V6 MT X-Runner (Natl), 2WD Access Cab V6 AT PreRunner (Natl), 2WD Double Cab I4 AT (Natl), 2WD Double Cab I4 AT PreRunner (Natl), 2WD Double Cab V6 AT PreRunner (Natl), 2WD Double Cab LB V6 AT PreRunner (Natl), 4WD Reg Cab I4 MT (Natl), 4WD Reg Cab I4 AT (Natl), 4WD Access Cab I4 MT (Natl), 4WD Access Cab I4 AT (Natl), 4WD Access Cab V6 MT (Natl), 4WD Access Cab V6 AT (Natl), 4WD Double Cab V6 MT (Natl), 4WD Double Cab V6 AT (Natl), 4WD Double Cab LB V6 AT (Natl), 2WD Reg Cab I4 MT (Natl), 2WD Reg Cab I4 AT (Natl), 2WD Access Cab I4 MT (Natl), 2WD Access Cab I4 AT (Natl) and 2WD Access Cab I4 AT PreRunner (Natl). The powertrains include 2.7-liter 4 (159 hp) and 4.0-liter V6 (236 hp) engines, and 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Rear or part-time 4WD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 16 mpg city to 21 mpg highway. The Tacoma uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2012
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Dodge Ram 1500 (V8)
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The Dodge Ram 1500 is a regular cab, extended cab, crew cab offered in 2WD Crew Cab 149" Sport, 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie, 2WD Crew Cab 149" Tradesman, 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Longhorn Edition, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Tradesman, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Big Horn, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Lone Star, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Outdoorsman, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Sport, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie, 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Longhorn Edition, 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman, 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express, 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT, 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" R/T, 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman, 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT, 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman, 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express, 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT, 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn, 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star, 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman, 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport, 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie, 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman, 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express, 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT, 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn, 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport, 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star, 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman, 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport, 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie, 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn Edition, 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman, 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express, 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT, 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman, 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT, 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman, 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express, 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT, 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn, 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star, 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman, 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport, 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie, 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman, 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express, 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT, 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn, 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star, 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman, 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport, 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie, 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn Edition, 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" HFE and 4WD Crew Cab 149" SLT. The powertrains include 3.6-liter V6 (305 hp), 4.7-liter V8 (310 hp) and 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 8-speed automatic transmissions. It is Rear, part-time, or permanent 4WD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 13 mpg city to 18 mpg highway. The Ram 1500 uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2009