2018 GMC Canyon Denali
$39,600 | U.S. News Score: 8.6/10
Polish the 2018 GMC Canyon compact pickup up with loads of chrome and the richest interior finishes GMC offers, and you’ll get the Canyon Denali. In addition to its chrome grille, assist steps, projector headlights, and 20-inch wheels, it comes standard with a durable sprayed-in bedliner.
The Canyon Denali gets black leather upholstery with contrast stitching, soft-touch interior surfaces, and a heated steering wheel, plus heated and ventilated front seats. Standard connectivity features include support for a 4G LTE data connection, a Wi-Fi hot spot, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. Forward collision alert and lane departure warning come standard.
The Denali is available in crew cab configuration with a choice of two bed lengths and two- or four-wheel drive. An efficient diesel engine is available. In our ranking of compact pickups, the GMC Canyon holds a spot near the top of the list.
2018 Toyota Tacoma Limited
$40,415 | U.S. News Score: 8.6/10
The 2018 Toyota Tacoma Limited includes most every option available on the Tacoma, plus some features not available on lower trims. The Limited trim is only available on Tacoma Crew Cab models with 5-foot beds and four-wheel drive.
The Tacoma Limited comes standard with a moonroof, leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic temperature control, 18-inch wheels, and a JBL six-speaker audio system. A vast array of dealer-installed accessories allows you to customize the Limited’s appearance.
Every Tacoma comes with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety features and driver aids, including automatic high-beam headlights, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning. The Limited adds rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, and rear parking sensors.
In our ranking of compact pickups, the 2018 Tacoma earns a spot just behind the segment leader.
2019 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition
$43,420 | U.S. News Score: 8.7/10
The 2019 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition builds on their top-of-the-line RTL-E trim level, adding black alloy wheels, black exterior details, and high-grade black leather upholstery with red accents. Both the Black Edition and RTL-E feature standard all-wheel drive, a heated steering wheel, and an in-bed audio system.
Both models also come standard with the Honda Sensing suite, which includes automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist. An infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen and an eight-speaker, 540-watt audio setup are also included. The infotainment system features navigation, plus support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The Ridgeline currently holds the top spot in our ranking of compact trucks.
2018 Toyota Tundra 1794 / Platinum CrewMax
$50,330 | U.S. News Score: 7.3/10
The pinnacles of Toyota’s pickup lineup are a pair of luxury models. Both the 2018 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition and Platinum CrewMax models have identical starting prices and come in crew cab configuration with a 5-foot-6-inch bed, but they have different looks and interior motifs.
The Tundra 1794 Edition is named for the origination date of the original ranch where their Texas truck plant now resides. It celebrates that heritage with exclusive saddle-brown premium leather upholstery and chrome exterior accents. It’s available with a TRD Off-Road equipment package for enhanced ability when the pavement ends.
The Tundra Platinum has all of the equipment of the 1794 Edition, except it can’t be equipped with the TRD Off-Road package. It has perforated leather seats, a 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power-adjustable steering column, and Toyota’s top-of-the-line Entune infotainment system with navigation and JBL audio.
In our ranking of full-size trucks, the Tundra holds a spot at the bottom of the list. While its reliability is stellar, its pair of available V8 engines have large appetites for gasoline, giving the Tundra some of the worst fuel economy estimates in the class.
2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab Platinum Reserve
$53,210 | U.S. News Score: 7.9/10
Nissan’s top-trim full-size pickup is the 2018 Titan Crew Cab Platinum Reserve. It comes standard with luxury features that include 20-inch alloy wheels, a two-tone leather interior, a surround-view camera system, heated side-view power-folding mirrors, and illuminated running boards. It is available in both two- and four-wheel-drive models.
The 2018 Nissan Titan Platinum Reserve is equipped with an integrated trailer brake controller. Its 390-horsepower V8 allows it to tow up to 9,400 pounds. Navigation and a 7-inch touch-screen infotainment system come standard. As you approach the Titan Platinum Reserve, several lights will come on around the truck to illuminate your way.
Our ranking of full-size pickups shows the Titan about two-thirds of the way down the list.
2018 Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab Platinum Reserve
$54,780 | U.S. News Score: N/A
The features of the 2018 Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve nearly match those of the standard Nissan Titan, but the Titan XD is designed for tougher tasks. Properly equipped, it can tow up to 11,280 pounds. It includes an innovative trailer light check system and a built-in gooseneck hitch receiver.
Unlike most pickups, the Titan XD uses laminated glass on the side windows of the cab to greatly reduce interior noise. Its interior includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood accents and open-pore wood details throughout the cabin. The Platinum Reserve’s two-tone leather front seats are both heated and ventilated. They feature Nissan’s signature NASA-inspired Zero Gravity cushioning for great support on long road trips.
Nissan created the Titan XD to fill the niche between light-duty pickups like the Titan and heavy-duty pickup trucks, such as Ford’s Super Duty lineup. It’s available with a powerful, yet refined, turbodiesel engine that allows for confident towing.
2019 Ram 1500 Limited
$55,485 | U.S. News Score: 9.0/10
Ram completely redesigned their 1500 pickup for 2019, setting a new bar for technology, luxury, and interior space in light-duty trucks. The 2019 Ram 1500 Limited comes standard with a 12-inch, vertically oriented UConnect touch-screen infotainment system; an expanded array of satellite radio content; and a wireless device charging pad.
Add the Level 1 Equipment Group, and you’ll get a 900-watt, 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, along with several driver assistance features. Both front- and rear-seat passengers have plenty of room, with 4 inches added to the crew cab’s length compared to the last generation of the truck. The rear seats in the Limited slide and recline up to 8 degrees. Ram offers two interior color themes on the Limited, including an indigo and white motif.
There are numerous factory- and dealer-installed luxury options available for the Limited, including a dual-pane moonroof, 22-inch wheels, RamBox bed-side cargo boxes, and a hard tonneau cover.
The Ram 1500 Limited with the Level 1 Equipment Group comes with adaptive cruise control with a stop-and-go function for traffic jams, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and lane-keeping assist. It is equipped with an updated air suspension system for a smooth ride and different rides heights for varying conditions.
The redesigned Ram 1500 currently holds the top spot in our ranking of full-size pickups.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country High Desert Edition
$58,995 | U.S. News Score: 8.8/10
There’s been a race among light-duty pickup builders to add more and more luxury features to their trucks. At the top of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado trim lineup is the High Country.
In addition to a high-grade leather interior with front bucket seats, the High Country features chrome exterior accents, projector headlights, and body-colored front and rear bumpers. High Country models also include low-speed automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assist.
You can take it a step further with the addition of the High Desert Edition option package. The $6,995 High Desert package adds a hard tonneau cover, lighted side cargo boxes, power-retractable side assist steps, and Magnetic Ride Control that constantly monitors road and driving conditions to adjust the suspension.
In our ranking of full-size pickup trucks, the Silverado is in the middle of the pack. A fully redesigned 2019 model will be arriving in dealerships later this year.
2018 Ford F-150 Limited
$60,850 | U.S. News Score: 8.9/10
The Ford F-150 received a significant midcycle refresh for 2018, getting updated engine options, a host of new safety features, and a higher towing capacity. The top-trim F-150 Limited comes standard with a potent twin-turbocharged V6 that produces 375-horsepower and provides the truck’s best towing performance. It can pull 13,200 pounds.
F-150 Limited models come with dual-panel moonroofs, satin steel exterior accents, 360-degree cameras, assisted parking, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-start for traffic jams, plus blind spot monitoring that takes into account the length of any trailer you are towing.
The Limited's seats are upholstered with high-grade navy blue leather. The 10-way power front bucket seats are heated and ventilated, while the rear seats are heated. Spotlights in the mirrors of the F-150 Limited light up the area alongside the truck so you can get things done outside, even after the sun goes down.
Our ranking of full-size pickups currently lists the 2018 F-150 just below the segment-leading 2019 Ram 1500.
2018 Ram 3500 Limited Tungsten Edition MegaCab
$62,390 | U.S. News Score: N/A
With a towing capacity of up to 30,420 pounds, the 2018 Ram 3500 Limited Tungsten Edition is one of the most capable and luxurious trucks you can buy. It is available with Ram’s massive MegaCab extended-length crew cab, which is outfitted with high-grade leather seating surfaces in the Limited trim.
New for 2018 is the Tungsten Edition option package. It includes a number of chrome and tungsten-chrome exterior accents, 17- or 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, a suede interior headliner, power-folding trailer tow mirrors, and body-colored running boards.
The Ram 3500 Limited can be equipped with either single or dual rear wheels. The 2018 model has been updated with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate
$63,725 | U.S. News Score: 8.4/10
The 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali with the Ultimate package comes loaded with LED headlights, Magnetic Ride Control to continually adjust the suspension for optimal performance, perforated leather upholstery with front seats that are heated and ventilated, a Bose audio system, and a heated steering wheel.
Standard safety tech on the Sierra 1500 Denali includes low-speed automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, and a safety alert seat that vibrates with forward collision and lane departure warnings.
The Denali Ultimate package on four-wheel-drive models upgrades the engine from a 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8 to a 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 and adds a host of additional equipment. It comes with 22-inch wheels, a sunroof, power running boards, and an integrated trailer brake controller.
In our ranking of full-size pickups, the 2018 GMC Sierra earns a spot in the middle of the pack.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 High Country Duramax Diesel
$ 67,090 | U.S. News Score: N/A
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 High Country pickup outfitted with a Duramax diesel engine represents the brand’s ultimate combination of capability and luxury. When equipped with dual rear wheels, the 3500 High Country can tow up to 23,100 pounds, while its driver is coddled in a high-grade leather interior.
The Silverado 3500 High Country is available in two- and four-wheel-drive models. A Bose audio system and an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system with navigation come standard. The premium interior is available in either black or saddle brown motifs.
Safety tech includes forward collision alert and lane departure warning.
Power comes from a 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 that produces 445 horsepower and an impressive 910 pound-feet of torque.
2018 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali HD Dual-Rear-Wheel Duramax 4WD
$69,545 | U.S. News Score: N/A
You can tow in style when you choose the 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali HD with dual rear wheels, a commanding turbodiesel V8, and four-wheel drive. The Sierra Denali HD comes with exclusive Denali features, including a massive chrome grille, LED accent lighting, and HID headlights.
Like most premium trucks, it’s only available as a crew cab. Many of its features mirror its Chevrolet Silverado HD High Country sibling, including its safety and infotainment gear.
The Sierra HD’s cruise control works with the diesel engine exhaust brake and downhill grade braking to manage the truck’s speed, even on hilly terrain and with heavy loads or trailers.
2018 Ford Super Duty F-450 Limited
$86,285 | U.S. News Score: N/A
The 2018 Ford F-450 Limited sets the mark as the highest-priced mass-market pickup truck available. Check all of the option boxes, and an F-450 will cost you nearly $95,000. It's an extreme-duty truck that can tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer weighing up to 34,000 pounds.
That allows you to easily haul a multi-horse trailer, a large boat, or a race car transporter while in the comfort of camelback two-tone leather seats. The steering wheel features a premium-stitched leather cover, while the interior has dark ash wood accents, a panoramic moonroof, and a suede headliner.
The F-450 Limited (as well as the F-250 Limited and F-350 Limited) feature satin chrome grille accents, quad-beam LED headlights, and adaptive steering that provides an optimal steering ratio for different conditions. Also included is a 360-degree camera system featuring a rear-facing camera atop the cab that gives a view of the bed – ensuring that lining up with a gooseneck trailer is effortless.
Super Duty Limited models include Ford’s intuitive SYNC 3 infotainment system with navigation and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
According to Ford, more than half of the Super Duty trucks they sell are upper-trim models such as the Lariat, Platinum, King Ranch, and Limited.
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14 Most Luxurious Trucks
- 2018 GMC Canyon Denali: $39,600
- 2018 Toyota Tacoma Limited: $40,415
- 2019 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition: $43,420
- 2018 Toyota Tundra 1794 / Platinum CrewMax: $50,330
- 2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab Platinum Reserve: $53,210
- 2018 Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab Platinum Reserve: $54,780
- 2019 Ram 1500 Limited: $55,485
- 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country High Desert Edition: $58,995
- 2018 Ford F-150 Limited: $60,850
- 2018 Ram 3500 Limited Tungsten Edition MegaCab: $62,390
- 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate: $63,725
- 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 High Country Duramax Diesel: $67,090
- 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali HD Dual-Rear-Wheel Duramax 4WD: $69,545
- 2018 Ford Super Duty F-450 Limited: $86,285
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Haul in Comfort With These Luxurious Pickups
There’s no need to give up the features you love from your luxury car when you buy a pickup. Truck makers are building trucks that feature exceptionally opulent cabins, with high-grade leathers, elegant wood accents, and state-of-the-art comfort and connectivity features.
Luxury truck choices range from compact models with upgraded interiors to massive heavy-duty models with the ability to haul large RVs, horse trailers, or boats. We’ve found 14 of the most luxurious models you can buy, with prices ranging from under $40,000 to nearly $100,000. The models on the following pages are trucks with the most luxurious trim levels and option packages available. When you configure the pickups with additional mechanical features for increased capability, their prices can soar by thousands.
Note that we continually update our scores as new information is available, so the ratings you see on the following pages may not match those you see on our rankings and review pages.