2005-11 Dodge Dakota
Dakota impresses with refinement, available all-wheel drive, and curtain side airbags. They're a bit too big for easy daily commuting, but a V8 model is a terrific choice if you tow or do heavy [...]
1994-04 Chevrolet S-Series
In their latest form, these compact pickups rank among the best in overall performance, ergonomics, and refinement. A Dodge Dakota has heftier hauling ability and an available V8 engine, but most [...]
1999-06 Chevrolet Silverado
GM earns credit for refining its big pickups while introducing a host of worthy improvements. No extended cabs are more comfortable. Though a step behind Ford in innovation, GM pickups deliver [...]
2002-06 Chevrolet Avalanche
For the most part, an Avalanche weds big-SUV passenger room and comfort with big-pickup utility, in an imaginative and surprisingly solid package. Beware of seriously bad weather on really messy [...]
2003-06 Chevrolet SSR
Chevrolet's retro cruiser is high on style but low on refinement, delivering indifferent handling. It isn't really a pickup truck, though the cargo bed adds a measure of practicality that many [...]
2004-12 Chevrolet Colorado
Colorado and its GMC Canyon counterpart focus on the light-duty daily user--assuming heavy haulers will move up to Silverado. That said, Colorado is a well-balanced, modern, and attractive small [...]
2002-06 Cadillac Escalade
Interior detail execution and steering feel aren't up to the Escalade's price level, but both the regular model and the EXT have plenty of power and, if so equipped, no-fuss all-wheel drive. [...]
1997-05 Buick Park Avenue
What do you get from a Park Avenue? Mainly, traditional American virtues-- roominess, power, and amenities--at a sensible price. This domestic sedan is definitely worth a close look, though some [...]
