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A pickup truck is a light duty truck having an enclosed cab and an open cargo area with low sides and tailgate. Once a work tool with few creature comforts, in the 1950s consumers began purchasing pickups for lifestyle reasons and by the 1990s less than 15 percent of owners reported use in work as the pickup truck’s primary purpose. Today in North America, the pickup is mostly used like a passenger car.

10. GMC Sierra 1500 Denali — $50,890

2016 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 © General Motors

2016 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 © General Motors

The new 2016 Sierra 1500 Denali light duty pickup truck sets the standard for full-size pickup design, with distinctive Denali accents, structured front and rear fascia, sculpted headlamps and bold lines. This pickup truck sets a higher standard, with purposeful, convenient technology inside and out — to help you stay connected and in control.

9. Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD High Country — $56,875

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD High Country © General Motors

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD High Country © General Motors

Built to grind out the toughest jobs, the 2016 Silverado 2500HD takes your work as seriously as you do. From its innovative cargo box to iconic heavy-duty engines, capable of towing up to 18,000 lbs., every detail has a purpose. Stronger, smarter and bolder than ever. No wonder Silverado is the most dependable, longest-lasting heavy-duty pickup on the road.

8. Ford Super Duty Pickup F-250 Platinum — $57,040

Ford Super Duty Pickup F-250 Platinum © Ford Motor Company

Ford Super Duty Pickup F-250 Platinum © Ford Motor Company

It’s engineered with traditional Ford truck toughness to handle the rigors any demanding job can dish out. It can also be called on to take to the streets for a night on the town with style and class. Start with unique satin and chrome exterior accents, 20-inch cast-aluminum wheels with black-painted pockets (SRW), genuine walnut swirl wood and leather trim. Now add a host of premium features including SYNC® with MyFord Touch® and a Navigation System with HD Radio™ Technology. Toughness meets luxury in the top-of-the-line Ford Super® Duty Platinum model.

7. Ram 2500 Power Wagon Laramie — $57,580

Ram 2500 Power Wagon Laramie © Chrysler Group LLC

Ram 2500 Power Wagon Laramie © Chrysler Group LLC

This model, introduced for 2005, is an off-road focused version of the Ram. The name is drawn from Dodge’s line of 4-wheel-drive trucks made from the early 1940s through the 1980s. It comes with the 5.7 L (345 cu in) Hemi engine, electronic locking differentials, electronic disconnecting front sway bar, 33″ off-road tires, handlebar, fender flares, “Power Wagon” nameplates instead of the standard Ram badging, and a 12,000 pound winch. This truck was built on the 2500 platform.

6. GMC Sierra 2500 Denali — $57,745

2016 GMC Sierra Denali 2500HD © General Motors

2016 GMC Sierra Denali 2500HD © General Motors

Nearly two-thirds of the Sierra cab structure is made from high-strength steels. It’s a fortress of strength that contributes to the Sierra’s quiet cabin. GMC also use high-strength steel in our fully-boxed frame rails and major frame cross-members, the 2016 Sierra 2500 Denali HD is clearly a respected leader in the premium heavy duty truck market — by example.

5. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD — $57,975

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD © General Motors

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD © General Motors

When you’re hauling the heaviest loads across the most rugged terrain, you need a gas or Duramax® diesel truck you can depend on. Chevrolet’s most powerful heavy-duty truck, Silverado 3500HD gets the job done with best-in-class maximum conventional towing capacity. High-strength steel for high-strength dependability.

4. Ram 3500 Limited Crew Cab 4×4 — $59,910

Ram 3500 Limited Crew Cab 4×4 © Chrysler Group LLC

Ram 3500 Limited Crew Cab 4×4 © Chrysler Group LLC

The 2016 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty boasts a ground-stomping, best-in-class 900 lb.-ft. of torque. All 2016 Ram 3500 dually configurations with a 6.7-liter Cummins and Aisin transmission have the capability to tow 30,000 pounds or more using SAE J2807 criteria, up to a best-in-class 31,210 pounds. Ram 3500 HDs also are payload-hauling champs at 7,390 pounds with a 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 engine.

3. GMC Sierra 3500 Denali DURAMAX — $70,000

GMC Sierra 3500 Denali DURAMAX © General Motors

GMC Sierra 3500 Denali DURAMAX © General Motors

The 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali HD truck shows how GMC’s “Never Say Never” approach to engineering can transform working harder into working smarter.

2. Ford F-150 Platinum — $70,000

2016 Ford F-150 Limited © Ford Motor Company

2016 Ford F-150 Limited © Ford Motor Company

Ford ceased sales of the Lincoln Mark LT in the United States and Canada after the 2008 model year. In its place, beginning in the 2010 model year, Ford created an upper-end trim of the F-150 called F-150 Platinum.

1. Ford Super Duty Pickup F-450 Platinum — $71,320

Ford Super Duty Pickup F-450 Platinum © Ford Motor Company

Ford Super Duty Pickup F-450 Platinum © Ford Motor Company

Ford F-Series Super Duty, America’s best-selling heavy-duty pickup truck, continues its leadership with best-in-class ratings for maximum towing plus best-in-class diesel horsepower and torque figures of 440 and 860 lb.-ft., respectively.

F-450 tops the F-Series Super Duty pickup truck lineup with maximum gooseneck towing capacity of 31,200 pounds and a 5th-wheel towing capacity of 26,500 pounds. The truck’s gross combined weight rating is a class-leading 40,400 pounds.