Midsize Pickup Truck Comparison

The midsize truck segment expands with the addition of the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator. With other strong contenders the Chevrolet Colorado, Honda Ridgeline, and Toyota Tacoma, the Kelley Blue Book staff have their work cut out for them. But they're up to the task and ready to sift through all the info to get you their answer.

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[CalvinHikes]

Jeep Gladiator motto, "We may be expensive and ugly, but we're unreliable!"

[Tainted]

Nissan Frontier is like; Yo do I even exist?

[Paul.atherton]

ridgeline, the truck most people need. the tacoma the truck most people want.

[igarrett]

I’m confused how does the gladiator resale value plummet after 2 years when it hasn’t even been on the market one full model year yet ? 🥴

[tormundgaint]

Just give me the Toyota Tacoma, so I can sell it 15 years in the future and still get decent money for it...

[k.r.v.]

As a current owner of my second Colorado, I honestly agree with everything you reported! My first was a 2016 Ext Cab Z71, 4x4, V6, that we owned for the wife to commute with and for both of us to use towing our 22’ 4, 000 lbs Travel Trailer with ease. For three years and over 80, 000 trouble free miles. But after we both retired and needed only one vehicle, we traded for a new Crew Cab in 2019, this time only a W/T 4x4, V6, that’s actually loaded, but only with what we need an use now in sunny Florida. That means no heated seats and a few other items. But we still have OnStar 4 G LTE WIFI, 7” Touch Screen, all towing equipment including trailer brake controller, auto locking rear differential, nice 16” Alloy Wheels, tinted windows, bright trim and body colored bumpers and door handles and mirrors. Along with Cruise Control. Plus I was able to get the dealer to install a 2” Longer Travel Coilover front with matching rear Fox Shocks with Firestone Air Bags, for off road and towing, along with all the AEV Boron Skid Plates made for the ZR 2 Bison. Together with 32” Goodyear DuraTrax tires! All together with a 84 month 100, 000 Bumper to Bumper Warranty, for the on the road price of a very reasonable 35K!!

[sanmanDC]

The Honda Ridgeline is more then enough truck for 98% of the ppl looking for a pickup truck. It’s the jack of all trades. Love mine.

[timreed]

Everyone is like where’s the GMC Canyon crying in the corner

[hankvinson]

Just bought a 17 tacoma sport double cab V6 4x4, and love it! It's a big truck in a midsize body, nice power and awesome looks.

[craigspencer]

Good variety here for everyones' needs. Personally prefer the Ridgeline for daily commuting and the occasional time when the bed is useful. Exactly what it was designed for, not a daily work truck.like Chevy, Ford, and Toyota.

[airtexaco]

Nice review, thank you. I was wanting a Ranger or Colorado. Was able to get the Colorado for the best price and am super happy with it.

[KiwiMoto]

I love my Ridgeline. I haul my motorcycle to track in the bed no probs, and as I live in a small urban environment, it’s great. And I drove all these trucks. The Honda drove the best by far

[mikeoliveira]

2019 ridgeline owner love it awesome everyday truck with the 9 speed transmission great small truck for a family hauler and towing a 20 foot fishing boat

[Grahampers]

Who's Kelly and why does she have a blue book

[roozbehbey]

While we're at it, it's time for Toyota to finally update the 4runner.

[papercut]

ridgeline - best daily
frontier - best value
I'm still waiting for 2021 frontier to surprise me hope it's gonna be good.

[dww]

My Ridgeline 2019, saved my life, was hit head on by Hyndai Elantra, combined energy of 60 mph, spun the Elantra around, front, side airbags deployed, total loss, engine broke motor mount and moved up and back 8 inches in the uni-body. If I was in any other vehicle I would be in the hospital or dead. The only damage was ear sensitivity due to the 150 DB side air bag in my left ear. If the truck had a frame, it would have been much much worse. Something to think about if you ever are in a severe crash. Replacing it with another one. I didn't even have a stiff neck the next day.

[tburt_]

My Tacoma is only 14 years old now. I'll probably be looking for something new in about 10 years!

[jimboheadspace]

The more civilized Honda Ridgeline, is the top dog from a daily driving perspective. And it comes with a volume knob nowadays. Oh yeah, what happened to the venerable Nissan Frontier.? Still a contender in my book.

[kingsmanlad]

Ridgeline is super underrated, it is probably the most reliable out of all the trucks shown.