Best Midsize Pickup Trucks in 2024

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No doubt about it, Americans love their pickup trucks, and the midsize range of trucks are among the best-selling vehicles every year. In fact, last year light truck sales were at an all-time high with 12.4 million units sold in 2023, 13.7 percent over the previous year. 

A combination of style and technical improvements are helping consumers make the switch to trucks in record numbers. Consumers today are looking at trucks as comfortable transport, not just work vehicles. New trucks also offer the latest in infotainment features and impressive driver assist tech such as blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic warning, automatic emergency braking, and cameras that aid in driving and parking. 

Last year the Toyota Tacoma dominated midsize truck sales, capturing 44.6 percent of the market. The Tacoma is all-new for 2024 to keep up its domination as king of the hill. An all-new Chevy Colorado, Jeep Gladiator, and GMC Canyon debuted last year as well. The Nissan Frontier unveiled a new Hardbody trim, and the Ford Ranger is all new for 2024. 

With all that in mind, we wanted to put together a rundown of the very best selling and best rated midsize pickups of 2024 for you to check out and compare. Each offers the utility and comfort of a full-size truck, including excellent towing capacity, but in a package that is much easier to drive and maneuver.  

With available four-wheel-drive, these trucks can take you wherever you want to go, from weekend adventures, to hauling heavy duty supplies and equipment. Many of the trucks on our best of list can tow over 7,000 pounds. Not bad for a midsize workhorse. And most are amazingly fuel-efficient to boot. 

Our list of the best rated midsize pickup trucks to buy for 2024 is presented in alphabetical order by manufacturer. You'll find all of these and more right here at Lithia Motors.

2024 Chevy Colorado 

Voted one of the best midsize trucks you could buy in 2024 and Car and Driver's Editor's Choice for a mid-size pickup, all Colorado trucks are powered by a turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-four engine and eight speed automatic transmission. Base models achieve 237-horsepower while the off-road ready ZR2 model offers up 310 horses. 

 

An all-new Colorado debuted last year and all models come with a four-door cab and five-foot bed and can be had with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. Maximum towing capacity is 7,700 pounds and this year brings us the mighty ZR2 Bison trim for more radical off-roading.  

MSRP starts at: $31,095. 

MPG: 20 city/25 highway 


 
 

2024 Ford Ranger 

Totally redesigned for 2024, the rowdy Ranger brings you bolder styling and a turbocharged 2.3-liter inline four engine. A more powerful twin-turbo joins the lineup this year, available in rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. There's even a lean and mean Raptor version for you mountain climbers. All versions can tow up to 7,500 pounds. 

 

You'll get exceptional fuel-efficiency in the new Ford Ranger thanks to its standard 270 horsepower turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine and 10-speed transmission. In fact, the Ranger is the most fuel efficient gas-powered midsize pickup in its segment. 

MSRP starts at: $34,265. 

MPG: 21 city/26 highway 


2024 GMC Canyon 

The impressive Canyon model from GMC comes standard with aluminum wheels, fog lights and a quality interior cabin. A Denali trim level takes this midsize truck upscale with a chrome grille, 20-inch wheels, leather heated seats and the latest driver assist features. Variations include two cabs, two beds, and three different engine configurations. 

 

The Canyon comes with a 310-horsepower turbocharged inline four engine that brings you best in class towing with a whopping 7,700 pounds of towing capacity. A monster AEV Edition of the AT4X trim including 17-inch AEV wheels shod in 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler MT tires, stronger skid plates, and steel bumpers. 

MSRP starts at: 37,595. 

MPG: 18 city/23 highway 


 
 

2024 Honda Ridgeline 

Every Ridgeline is a four-door crew cab with a five-foot bed powered by a 280-horsepower V6 and all-wheel drive. It is known for its stylish and quality interior married to a unibody chassis for refined, car-like handling and a comfortable ride. A great daily driver, it leaves the hardcore off-roading to other brands. 

  

However, Honda added the TrailSport trim to the 2024 model which includes General Grabber A/T Sport all-terrain tires. The wide truck bed offers the most space in its segment and comes with a lockable in-bed trunk. Despite its strengths, it offers the most meager towing capacity in our group at 5,000 pounds. 

MSRP starts at: $41,145. 

MPG: 18 city/24 highway 


2024 Jeep Gladiator 

A party in a pickup package, the four-door Gladiator offers a tight focus on off-road capability combined with a luxurious interior. Yes, the doors and roof come off for outdoor thrills. Newly refreshed for 2024, the Gladiator includes a mighty 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen that's standard in all trim levels. An exceptional off-roader, it offers outstanding axle articulation and traction over uneven terrain. 

  

A 285 horsepower 3.6-liter V6 with a six-speed manual transmission is standard and an eight-speed automatic is an option. Towing capacity is an impressive 7,650 pounds. Every Gladiator comes with a 5.5-foot bed and compared to the Wrangler, there's an additional 19.4-inches between the front and rear wheels to improve handling. 

MSRP starts at: $41,085. 

MPG: 16 city/23 highway 


 
 

2024 Nissan Frontier 

A plush new SL trim is new for 2024 offering leather seats, and a 10-speaker Fender audio system, and the Frontier is now offered in a Hardbody Edition. A new 3.8-liter V6 engine brings 310-horsepower to the table, with a nine-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. A Pro-4X variant handles the off-road chores and all versions offer more direct steering than past models. 

 

A towing capacity of 6,720 falls short of some of its rivals and the Frontier can handle a payload of 1,610 pounds. On the inside, this Nissan gets better every year with soft-touch surfaces, a heated steering wheel and seats, and plenty of storage space. It offers two base lengths for a short or long cargo bed. 

MSRP starts at: $31,540. 

MPG: 18 city/24 highway 


2024 Toyota Tacoma 

The legendary Tacoma is all-new for 2024, receiving many updates inside and out. It offers the most driver assist features any truck in this segment. America's most popular midsize pickup for its outstanding reputation, the Tacoma offers rugged reliability in a pleasing package and above-average safety ratings. A broad range of trim levels includes a 326-horsepower hybrid model. 

  

Now in its fourth generation, the Tacoma offers its outstanding body-on-frame TNGA-F platform. Standard towing capacity is 6,800 pounds and all versions utilize a 278-horsepower turbocharged 2.4-liter four cylinder with your choice of an eight-speed automatic, or six-speed manual transmission. 

MSRP starting at: $32,995. 

MPG: 21 city/26 highway 


 
All mileage is EPA Estimated.