What a year has it been! Has there been a year more exciting for pickup trucks than the 2017 model year? Most of these trucks are already on sale, but some are not. 2017 calendar year will be very exciting for pickup truck consumers and enthusiasts. You can bet that TFLtruck will be doing many more in-depth real-world review of all these trucks and many more: 2017 Ram Power Wagon, 2017 Nissan Titan / Titan XD regular cab, and the 2017 Ford F-150 with a 10-speed automatic.
7. 2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2
This is the ultimate Chevy Colorado off-roader. The ZR2 has aggressive looks with the new front bumper and hood. It’s taller, it’s wider, it rides on 31-inch tall tires, and it has a very sophisticated DSSV spool-valve shock absorbers. The truck will be available in extended and crew cab configurations, with a choice of either 3.6L gasoline V6 or a 2.8L turbo-diesel I4. However, we will have to wait until Spring/Summer of 2017 to drive and review this truck.
6. 2017 Nissan Titan 1500 PRO-4X
The 2017 Nissan Titan half-ton comes to market on the heels of the 2016 Titan XD. The half-ton rides on a lighter-duty frame, it is a little shorter in height and not as long as the XD, but it still packs a 5.6L gasoline V8 punch. The truck is currently available as a crew cab and as a regular cab. The extended cab version (aka. King cab) is next to come to market. Also, the half-ton will get a new V6 gasoline engine.
5. 2017 Honda Ridgeline
The Ridgeline returns to market after a couple of years off the market. It’s an all-new design that is largely based on the Honda Pilot SUV. It has independent front and rear suspension for car-like comfort on the road, but this crossover pickup can still haul a lot of weight and tow up to 5,000 lbs. The in-bed lockable trunk is larger than before, and there is an “in bed” audio system (audio “exciters” built into the bed sides).
4. 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
The TRD Pro is the ultimate off-road expression of the Tacoma lineup. This truck has a little more clearance, more suspension travel, and capable FOX racing shocks to enable high-speed off-road running. The power comes courtesy of a 3.5L V6 and a choice of two transmissions: 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic.
3. 2017 Chevy Silverado HD / GMC Sierra HD Duramax
GM’s 2017 heavy duty truck lineup gets an completely redesigned 6.6L Duramax V8 turbo-diesel. The displacement is the same, but approximately 90% of the engine is new. The connecting rods, cylinder heads, turbocharger, air intake and hood scoop, exhaust treatment system, and dozens of other parts have been redesigned for a new level of power: 445 hp and 910 lb-ft of torque. The Silverado HD and the Sierra HD receive just a tiny increase in maximum tow ratings. These trucks will go on sale in early 2017.
2. 2017 Ford Super Duty
The Super Duty is all new. That means the new aluminum body rides on a new fully boxed frame. The truck shares the cab structure and some interior elements with the F-150, and it rides more like a half-ton truck and less like a heavy duty. The updated 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo-diesel is bumped up to 925 lb-ft of torque, and there are two choices of transmissions, although they are both 6-speed automatics.
1. 2017 Ford Raptor
The second generation of the Ford Raptor is finally here. The truck is completely different from the original, yet very similar. The body is all aluminum and it is powered by a solitary choice of a high-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. It still looks like a desert runner and it is still a great off-roader. It’s capable of crawling over a challenging rocky trail, or running at 80+ mph in the open desert.
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