MOST LUXURIOUS PICKUP TRUCKS
10 of the Most Luxurious Pickup Trucks
Drive one of today’s modern pickup trucks and you’re in for a master class in multitasking. Not only are they competent for rugged daily tasks and off-road lifestyles, but many are also available in luxury trims that aim to elevate your daily driving. By offering premium technology and passenger comforts, a pickup can give you the best of both worlds.
Choosing a pickup that offers cab seating, cargo hauling, and towing capability is the easy part. When it comes to pickups with luxurious trims, it’s clear they offer so much more than functionality.
If you’re wondering which luxury trim is right for you—or you just want a vehicle that can double down on work and family duties—we’ve rounded up 10 of the most luxurious pickup truck trims to help you in your search.
1 – Ford Ranger Lariat
Bouncing back into the Ford lineup in 2019 after an extended break, the Ford Ranger is a midsize pickup that’s well-suited to trips into the city as well as practical outdoor lifestyles.
The fourth-generation Ranger (2019-2021) is available in two cab styles, both powered by a turbocharged 2.3L four-cylinder engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission and front- or all-wheel drive. The range-topping 2019-2021 Lariat trim has features that make it a great all-around lifestyle truck.
Take the 2019 Ranger Lariat into the city and you’ll appreciate its 42-foot curb-to-curb turning circle and central locking, which includes the tailgate. If you’d like to load up with passengers, the Lariat trim provides comfort and convenience for longer trips, including power-adjustable heated front seats, smartphone connectivity, and leather upholstery.
The 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat trim includes these standard features:
Eight-inch center touchscreen with Ford SYNC® 3 interface
Automatic high-beam headlamps
Available 4G Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 devices1
Lane-keep assist
Automatic emergency braking
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Rear cross-traffic alert
2 – Chevrolet Colorado Z71
The 2017-2020 Chevrolet Colorado includes two deluxe trims, both of which ensure this midsize pickup is off-road ready. If you’re planning to drive your Colorado around town during the week, with just some backwoods driving to your cabin over the weekend, take a look at the Z71. It boasts plenty of standard off-road equipment to suit this blended lifestyle. If you need more, the Z72 serves a fully off-road experience.
All 2017-2020 Colorado Z71 models come standard with a 2.5L inline four-cylinder engine; a 3.6L V6 engine is also available. Once you’ve shopped for the cab (four- or five-seater), you can marvel at the long list of practical luxuries the Z71 trim provides.
For fishing trips and rural stargazing, the 2017-2020 Colorado Z71 has you covered with off-road-ready suspension, locking rear differential, and hill descent control. For daily errands and work appointments, the HD rearview camera is on hand to assist you with even the tightest parking spots. Planning for road trips? The 2019 Z71 has available navigation and an upgraded Bose® seven-speaker sound system.
The 2019 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 trim includes these standard features:
EZ Lift-and-Lower tailgate
Bluetooth® connectivity
Heated steering wheel
Wireless charging for compatible phones
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
Heated front seats
3 – Toyota Tundra Platinum
If you’re shopping for a truck that supports an active job, all-day comfort and capability will be non-negotiable. The 2017-2020 Toyota Tundra is a great option for these purposes. When it comes to practical tasks, this is a brawny, full-size pickup that’s built to serve. Choosing the Tundra Platinum trim means you’ll get plenty of passenger comforts too, including Toyota’s driver-assistance suite and an edgy, trim-specific facade with serious curb appeal.
This is a working pickup that treats you like a boss. All 2017-2020 Platinum trim Tundras are powered by a 5.7L V8 engine with rear-wheel drive, have plenty of space for your crew in the five-seater cab, and can tow an estimated 9,400 lbs when properly equipped.2 If you want to impress clients, colleagues, and your kids, the 2019 Tundra Platinum is instantly recognizable for its standout look: color-keyed bumpers, a deep black grille, 20-inch alloy wheels, and an all-black interior that includes premium leather upholstery.
Further standard features of the 2019 Toyota Tundra Platinum trim include:
Chrome heated, power mirrors
Blind-spot monitor
Integrated navigation and Entune® app suite
12-speaker JBL® premium audio system
Advanced voice recognition
Siri® Eyes Free
Driver illuminated entry system
4 – GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
Positioned as a high-end pickup in every trim level, the five-seat GMC Sierra 1500 is a solid choice for the big jobs that only a full-size truck can handle. Choose the Denali trim for pickup versatility and deluxe finishing.
The 2017-2018 Sierra Denali (part of its third generation) has a wealth of luxury standard features, including trim-exclusive exterior colors and a heated steering wheel. The standard 5.3L V8 is a great choice, but if you need more power, there’s an available 6.2L V8.
A ground-up refresh in 2019 ushered in the fourth-generation Sierra, with the Denali once again the star of its six-trim lineup. For the 2019-2020 Sierra Denali, you can expect some versatile hands-on tech, including the MultiPro tailgate. This tailgate has six configurations with a second inner gate that accommodates longer items, which also folds to create an on-the-go workstation for DIY jobs, the work site, or camping trips. If your workday involves garden design, remodeling, or construction management, this can be a game-changing truck.
Other standard features of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali trim include:
Front and rear park assist
Rearview camera
Adaptive ride control
Teen-driver monitoring feature
Premium Bose audio system
Available Wi-Fi hotspot1
Premium leather seating
Lane change alert
5 – Honda Ridgeline RTL-E
The 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline is a compact pickup with impeccable driving manners, and in the passenger-focused RTL-E trim, you’ve got a set of wheels built for fun and adventure. For active people that love sports and cookouts, this pickup is a handy companion. The 2019 Ridgeline RTL-E has a truck-bed audio system that’s ideal for social events. Thanks to its smooth driving style and practical size, this truck is also an ideal choice for new pickup drivers.
For the 2017-2019 Ridgeline RTL-E, the sole engine is a 3.5L V6, delivering all-wheel-drive power via a six-speed transmission. Five adults can be comfortably accommodated and entertained with standard 2019 Ridgeline RTL-E features, including an eight-speaker premium audio system, smartphone connectivity, and ambient LED interior lighting.
Standard features of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E include:
Moonroof
Power-adjustable heated front seats
Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
Navigation
Pandora® compatibility
Blind-spot monitoring
Truck bed power outlet
6 – GMC Canyon Denali
Our second Denali trim in this lineup, the GMC Canyon Denali is a midsize luxury-appointed truck suited to busy lifestyles that demand go-anywhere maneuverability in an upscale package. The 2017-2019 Canyon Denali is powered by a 3.6L V6 engine with eight-speed automatic transmission and either rear- or all-wheel drive.
For trips to the mountains or lake, the Canyon Denali has you covered, seating five adults in leather seats with plenty of connective tech. This includes multiple USB ports and wireless charging for compatible devices. In terms of looks, the 2017-2019 Canyon Denali is a standout addition to your driveway, thanks to the Denali-exclusive chrome exterior accents that complement its formidable signature chrome grille.
The 2019 GMC Canyon Denali features as standard:
Ventilated front seats
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
Available Wi-Fi hotspot1
HD rear vision camera
LED cargo box lighting
EZ Lift-and-Lower tailgate
Heated steering wheel
Lane-departure warning
Seven-speaker Bose premium audio system
7 – Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country
Looking for a luxury trim that loves daily driving in a rural environment? The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country trim is at your service. Available since 2014 as the premier trim for the five-seat Silverado Crew Cab model, the High Country trim boasts refined boldness.
For drivers with active outdoor jobs that require all-in practicality as well as high-end features and finishing, this is a truck built with you in mind. Alongside an array of luxury features, the 2017-2020 High Country trim is powered by a 5.3L V8 engine, with the option of a 6.2L V8.
The refreshed 2019 Silverado High Country trim is ideal for off-road days that take you away from civilization. You can charge your power tools or laptop from its two 120-volt outlets, while your cell phone is taken care of with a wireless charging pad (for compatible devices).
Standard features of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country trim include:
Rearview camera
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
Available Wi-Fi hotspot1
Power tailgate
Heated and ventilated front seats
Seven-speaker Bose audio system
Heated second-row outboard seats
Navigation system
Rear cross-traffic alert
8 – Ford F-150 Limited
If you’re shopping for a pickup with travel-companion credentials, you might meet your match in the Ford F-150. In its most luxurious modern trim, the F-150 Limited, you will find a set of features that can elevate every journey.
For its thirteenth generation (2016-2020), the five-seat F-150 Limited is powered by a turbocharged 3.5L engine with available all-wheel drive. With driver-assistance features fully loaded on this trim—including a 360-degree camera with split-view display and voice-activated navigation—the F-150 Limited is a great choice for solo drivers as well as groups that love the freedom of an open road.
Standard features of the 2019 Ford F-150 Limited trim include:
Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
10-speaker Bang & Olufsen® audio system
Active park assist
Adaptive cruise control
BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System)
Multi-contour front bucket seats with Active Motion®
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
Heated rear outboard seats
Available Wi-Fi connectivity (for up to 10 compatible devices)
9 – Jeep Gladiator Overland
A new model for 2020, the five-seat Jeep Gladiator truck is the new kid on the block for our list. It has a familiar feel for fans of Jeep and offers the same feeling of wanderlust as other models from the brand.
The 2020 Gladiator Overland trim boasts stylish finishing, plenty of useful tech, and hauling functionality. This model is powered by a 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine with a six-speed manual transmission that may appeal to young-at-heart drivers who want to feel the road response through the Gladiator’s manual gearbox changes (an eight-speed automatic transmission is an available feature).
The 2020 Gladiator Overland has the removable doors and soft-top cover many Jeeps are known for; there’s also an available hard-top. You’ll know if conditions local to you dictate the need for the upgrade.
Standard features of the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland trim include:
Eight-speaker audio system
Rearview camera
Power locking tailgate
LED ambient footwell lighting
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
SiriusXM® radio
Power, heated mirrors
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
10 – Ram 1500 Limited
The Ram 1500 Limited is the effortlessly good five-seater full-size truck for seriously cushy comfort and the latest in technology. The 2017-2020 Limited trim offers a best-of-both-worlds finish that can take you smoothly through your work week and into fun-filled family time or road trips with your friends on weekends.
The fifth-generation redesign in 2019 gave the Ram 1500 Limited trim more standard features and some trim-exclusive styling, including chrome exterior accents and 20-inch aluminum wheels. There’s tech connectivity like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for your work crew, and for your family, heated rear seats for frosty mornings on the way to grandma’s house. What’s not to love? This one seems to do it all.
Standard features of the 2019 Ram 1500 Limited trim include:
Five USB ports
Adjustable air suspension
Alpine® 10-speaker system
Premium leather front bucket seats
Blind-spot monitoring
Leather-wrapped, real-wood steering wheel
12-inch touchscreen display
LED interior lighting
Heated front and rear seats
Wireless charging pad (for compatible devices)
Rear cross-traffic alert
With so many pickups available in luxurious trims, you can find the right vehicle for you—one that has the functionality and features to brighten your daily driving and simplify your life.