New mid-size pickup trucks from Ford and Jeep mean that shoppers looking for utility in a relatively compact package have plenty of research to do.
The Jeep Gladiator is a style icon, but it’s also a little bigger than its competitors and is likely to be more expensive.
The Ford Ranger finally returned to the U.S.
market with a design that’s been on sale globally for a few years.
Its turbo-4 engine is a highlight, even if its interior doesn’t impress.
Don’t discount the Honda Ridgeline, which does most of what its rivals do but in a more comfortable package.
The Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon are twins under the skin.
They’re starting to show their age, but they remain strong choices with good power.
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 2021 Toyota Tacoma |  2021 Chevrolet Colorado |  2021 GMC Canyon |  2021 Jeep Gladiator |  2020 Ford RangerBrowse Used Listings |  2020 Honda RidgelineBrowse Used Listings |
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The 2021 Toyota Tacoma wears its age like a badge of honor. |
The 2021 Chevy Colorado’s many configurations give shoppers the kind of choice typically reserved for full-size trucks, but Chevy skimps on safety features. |
The 2021 GMC Canyon looks good and performs well, but falters on safety. |
The 2021 Jeep Gladiator, for better or worse, is a Wrangler with a bed. Nothing else will satisfy those who seek exactly that, but competitors are more comfortable and more affordable. |
The 2020 Ford Ranger mid-size pickup is a willing companion to weekend adventures. It’s our worst best friend. |
The 2020 Honda Ridgeline pick-ups differently; it’s a truck that’s more comfortable and practical than tougher-duty rivals. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $26,400 | $25,200 | $26,800 | $34,960 | $24,110 | $33,900 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Style Name | |||||
| SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT (GS) | 2WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | 2WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation Standard | 80th Anniversary 4x4 *Ltd Avail* | XL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete | Sport 2WD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | 2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Access Cab | Extended Cab Pickup | Extended Cab Pickup | Crew Cab | SuperCab | Crew Cab |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2021 Chevrolet Colorado | 2021 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2021 GMC Canyon | 2021 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2021 Jeep Gladiator | 2021 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2020 Ford Ranger | 2021 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2020 Honda Ridgeline | |
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