Then there are the performance-oriented pickups such as the Ford F-150 Raptor and Ram 1500 TRX. City dwellers, meanwhile, may care for something a bit smaller, such as a mid-size or compact truck, the latter of which tend to trade hefty towing and payload capacities for car-like maneuverability and fuel efficiency. Those looking to tow hefty loads will want to consider a half-ton pickup, if not an even mightier three-quarter or full-ton truck. That said, not all trucks cater to the same buyer. Why have two vehicles for different tasks when you can have one capable of completing both? Porque no los dos? Rather modern pickups also need to take on roles typically associated with family sedans and luxury cars. Credit (or blame) the fact that truck consumers expect these machines to do far more than just tow and haul heavy loads.
Bare-bone pickups still exist, but these models are no longer the poster children of the typical truck. Today's pickup trucks are more than just workhorses, they're also luxury vehicles, high-performance machines, and comfortable cruisers.
