Modern Light-Duty Trucks in Photos

Vehicle Research•Photos 11•June 6, 2019

Automakers have been focusing on making trucks lighter, but bigger. The news has been full of new medium-duty trucks coming to market and arriving at dealers, but the light-duty segment is quickly growing for the work truck segment.

Additionally the popularity of the 4x4 has risen in comparison to the 4x2. The 4x4 made up 41% of light-duty service trucks in 2012, and by 2016 this number had risen to 54%, according to Utilimarc.

Diesel is also continue to grow in popularity in this segment with six of the 11 light-duty work truck models currently available offering a diesel model.

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First introduced as a 2015 model, the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado is powered by a standard 3.6L V-6 or an optional 2.8L Duramax turbodiesel engine.
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The next-generation 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers six engine and transmission choices. Eight total models are offered.
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GMC Canyon
The 2019 GMC Canyon is offered in six models (SL, Canyon, SLE, All Terrain, SLT, and Denali) and three configurations.
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The 2019 Nissan Titan features Single Cab, King Cab, and Crew Cab body dimensions, 4x2 or 4x4 drive, and a choice of five trim levels.
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The 2019 Ram 1500 is almost 225-pounds lighter than the previous model, featuring a frame with 98% high-strength steel.
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The 2019 Toyota Tundra features an all V-8 engine lineup in its four-door Double Cab and supersized four-door CrewMax configurations.
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The Ford F-150 entered 2019 with several upgrades. The truck features a standard, 3.3L V-6 engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
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After an eight-year hiatus, the Ford Ranger returns for 2019. The truck features a 2.3L EcoBoost engine mated to a 10-speed automatic that delivers 310 lb.-ft. of torque at 270 hp.
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The 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 offerings include regular cab, double cab, and crew cab body styles — all offered with 4WD.
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The 2019 Nissan Frontier features a choice of a 4.0L DOHC V-6 engine, rated at 261 hp and 281 lb.-ft. of torque.
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The third-generation of the Toyota Tacoma will be heavily upgraded for the 2020 model-year.
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