The small
pickup segment in the U.S. captured a lot of media attention when Chevrolet, GMC and Honda jumped into it.
The 2016 Nissan TITAN XD shakes up the highly competitive full - size
pickup segment in the United States and Canada with a bold design and capabilities that stake out a unique position in the segment between traditional heavy - duty and light - duty en...
And at the same time, the Frontier is the reigning champion in the midsize
pickup segment in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, as well as the category leader in this year's AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards.
In 2016, the Nissan TITAN XD shook up the highly competitive full - size
pickup segment in the United States and Canada with a bold design and capabilities that staked out a unique position in the segment between traditional heavy - duty and light - duty entries.
Chevrolet last year made its biggest market share gain in the full - size
pickup segment in more than a decade.
The Tacoma is the best - selling midsize pickup in the U.S. but faces more competition now than in recent years with General Motors» re-introduction of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon into the midsize
pickup segment in 2014.
DETROIT — The Chevrolet Malibu, Suburban (tie), and Silverado HD ranked highest in the Midsize Car, Large SUV and Large Heavy Duty
Pickup segments in the 2014 J.D. Power Initial Quality StudySM.
Not exact matches
Those are the kinds of tricks buyers can expect to see more of this year, particularly
in segments like
pickups, where older vehicles like the F - Series are competing with newer models from GM and Chrysler.
It's a similar story
in Canada, where small cars and crossovers are the fastest growing
segment, replacing
pickups and minivans.
These
segments contain no rigid parts;
in fact the entire body can be rolled up and stored
in a
pickup truck bed, according to the company.
The question then is whether midsize
pickup trucks have a finite demand, and whether Toyota, Chevy / GMC, Nissan, Honda, and Ford combined will eat up all the possible demand, or whether there's enough growth
in the
segment to accommodate a Ram Dakota.
At the reveal of the 2015 GMC Canyon midsize
pickup, newly - minted General Motors CEO Mary Barra reiterated the company's plan to make «every GM vehicle the best
in its
segment.»
«We see an opportunity to satisfy unmet need
in China — for world - class, stylish and refined
pickups — and also to be a pioneer
in this emerging
segment,» elaborated Dave Schoch, president of Ford Asia Pacific and CEO, Ford China.
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado grabbed its fair share of attention this week at the 2018 North American International Auto Show
in Detroit, and while we've already told you about it from the moment it was revealed, here are a dozen talking points
pickup enthusiasts should know about the latest entry into the
segment before deliveries begin
in the fall.
This all - new
pickup hopes to better compete with the dominating players
in the
segment: the Ford F - 150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ram 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 and Toyota Tundra.
A key part of the strategy is to increase profit margins
in the
pickup segment by selling a richer product mix, as well as reducing incentive spending.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT LS The Silverado 1500 is a fierce competitor
in the full - size
pickup segment.
This week, Automotive News Europe reported that VW will unveil a unibody
pickup truck based off the MQB / Atlas platform as a «surprise» debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, though if given the green light for production
in Chattanooga, it would compete
in a very low - volume
segment defined by just one model, the Honda Ridgeline.
Not only were these C / K
pickups — a designation that is still
in unofficial use — equipped with the
segment's first independent front suspension, but a new drop - center X-shaped frame reduced the height of the vehicle by up to seven inches.
Constant updates are a must to stay afloat
in the competitive full - size
pickup segment, and the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado is keeping itself fresh with a new face, additional technology features, and some powertrain updates for the new model year.
Based on the same platform as the Nissan Frontier
pickup, the Xterra was a welcome entry
in the dwindling
segment of capable off - roaders.
«
In 2000, the compact
pickup segment was about 1 million units, and this year that
segment will be lucky to be 250,000 or 300,000 units.»
Starting at $ 19,010, the 2012 Frontier carries on as one of the last offerings
in the U.S. market's thinning mid-size
pickup truck
segment, and adds a new Sport Appearance Package and three exterior colors.
Up until it was ousted by the Toyota Tacoma
in 2005, the Ford Ranger led the compact
pickup truck
segment for 18 years.
In the under - $ 50,000 classic - car market, the hottest
segment is the
pickup truck.
Unlike the
pickup truck
segment, there's much less brand loyalty
in this
segment, so the new Expedition (and the inevitable all - new Lincoln Navigator) ought to gain a bit of market share on its GM rivals, which outsold Ford Motor Company 292,981 to 70,256, platform - vs.
With 6.6 million units sold since 1983, the Ford Ranger was once the best - selling truck
in the compact
pickup segment.
When you shop Ford, you can count on finding a variety of vehicles that stand out
in their
segments, from the F - 150
pickup truck and its incredible towing and hauling power to the newly redesigned and spacious Expedition SUV.
- Learn more about Toyota Tacoma, the newest
pickup in the compact truck
segment.
Those cars are the Chevrolet Sonic sub-compact, the Volt plug -
in hybrid, and the Chevrolet Avalanche large
pickup (which narrowly beat the
segment leader, the Ford F - 150).
The Tundra's durability and brawny performance enables it to stand toe - to - toe with other full - size
pickup trucks
in its
segment.
General Motors will reveal its new Chevrolet Silverado medium - duty
pickups in March at the Work Truck Show.The automaker, nearly a decade after abandoning the
segment during its 2009...
Sensibility and practicality define the 2015 Ram 1500 With less than 40,000 miles on the odometer, this vehicle glistens
in the crowded
pickup truck
segment!
Offered
in Work Truck (WT), LT, Z71 and ZR2 models, the Colorado — and its GMC sibling, the Canyon — is contributing to a renaissance of the mid-sized
pickup segment.
With just over 45,000 miles on the odometer, this truck is a leading example of refined versatility
in the midsize
pickup segment!
GMC calls it «the most durable
pickup box
in the
segment.»
of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a
pickup truck (first for
segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results
in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results
in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics
First -
in -
segment coil - spring, multilink rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides ride and handling capabilities unexpected
in a
pickup truck
Ford wants to play tough
in the
pickup truck
segment as well, adding more versions to its F - 150 core model.
To ensure the 2019 Frontier finds some traction
in midsized
pickup segment, Nissan should equip it with advanced safety features and enough amenities.
The 2018 Ford F - 150 has one of the best safety ratings
in the
pickup truck
segment from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
As far as
pickups in its
segment go, the F - 150 is very well built out of upmarket materials.
It's the most aerodynamic
pickup truck
in its
segment with grille shutters, air suspension and air dam as exclusive aerodynamic features and a.357 coefficient of drag.
With just over 10,000 miles on the odometer, this truck is a leading example of refined versatility
in the fullsize
pickup segment!
With less than 30,000 miles on the odometer, this vehicle glistens
in the crowded
pickup truck
segment!
Based on the debut of the redesigned 2015 GMC Canyon at the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)
in Detroit, General Motors evidently sees a market opportunity for modern trucks that are smaller than full - size
pickups, a
segment currently dominated by the Nissan Frontier and the Toyota Tacoma, each featuring a design that is nearly a decade old.
It's a large midsize
pickup, meaning it theoretically competes
in the same
segment as the Chevrolet Colorado and the Toyota Tacoma.
Get excited about the 2014 Ram 1500 With just over 30,000 miles on the odometer, this vehicle glistens
in the crowded
pickup truck
segment!
Naturally, the two automakers also compete
in the premium
pickup segment, but there, the F - 150 Limited checks
in at $ 58,770, and the Ram 1500 Laramie Limited at $ 52,320, to create a much wider $ 6,450 pricing advantage for the Ram.
Further, thanks to the industry's renewed focus on midsize
pickups, customers can find many of those same advantages
in multiple truck
segments — and at multiple price points, too.