Two trends are common in today’s pickup world: electrification and finally downsizing. Both are unacceptable for the conservative fans of the class, yet we still encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with the newcomers of the model years 2021 and beyond. In this episode we will cover the newest models and the latest truck news, that will dictate the future of the utilitarian work and play transportation.
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#1 2022 Ford Maverick
With this all-new unibody pickup, Ford continues to follow the strategy of ridding of the cars and leaning on its best-selling vehicle segment. The Maverick is Blue Oval’s second attempt at a unibody truck after the failed F-100 of 1960s.
#2 2021 Rivian R1T
While the first Launch Edition units of the long-anticipated Rivian R1T will start arriving to their owners in July2021, those shoppers who have not yet secured their order will have to choose between Explore and Adventure equipment levels and wait till January 2022.
#3 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz measures just 195.7 inches long and distinguishes itself with unique armor-like wheel arches and 20-inch alloys with a multi-faceted, triangular design.
#4 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
With the accelerating electrification of pickups, F-150 is not willing to let go of its leading position as America’s favorite truck. The model adopts the dedicated EV platform and resurrect the fitting Lightning moniker that was last used for the performance-oriented F-150 built in 1990 by Special Vehicle Team.
#5 2021 Hennessey Mammoth
This Mammoth is a special version of the RAM 1500 TRX truck developed by Hennessey Performance, and as usual, it packs over 1000 horses under the hood.
#6 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition
The 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor can be made slightly more distinct with a new Special edition version. It adds new 3 exterior colors, black racing stripes and red contrast lines on the sides, and matte black finishes for the bumpers, grille, and wheel arches.
#7 2022 Toyota Tacoma
The 2022 model year continues the story of the 3rd generation Toyota Tacoma with performance enhanced TRD Pro and 4×4 only Trail editions. Both are powered by the usual 3.5L Atkinson cyсle V6 with 278 horses, that is paired with standard AWD and either a 6-speed manual or automatic.
#8 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor
The 2021 Tremor off-road package gives the current generation North American Ranger a much-needed boost. For starters, the mid-size truck gets a set of expensive Fox 2.0 shocks at all four corners with rear dampers featuring external reservoirs.
#9 2022 Nissan Frontier
The ancient Nissan Frontier is finally getting a well-deserved redesign that enhances the looks, improves performance and elevates the technological level of the model that exceeds the competition in some aspects.
#10 2022 Ssang Yong Musso
2022 Ssang Yong Musso shows up with a promising facelift for 2022. While many of its mechanical details are still kept under wraps, we know that the second-generation Musso 4×4 dual-cab pickup gets a revised front end with a bigger grille and horizontal chrome bars, vertical LED fog lights, new LED taillights, and an aggressive black plastic cladding on the tailgate.
#11 VW Amarok & Toyota Tundra
It must be mentioned that 2022 will bring us two more freshly redesigned pick-up trucks: it is the recently discontinued VW Amarok that will be sold in Europe, South America and Africa, and the new generation Toyota Tundra.
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