Super pick-ups we desperately need in India

Brash, brawny, brutes… that’s what the SUVs out there claim to be. But in our minds, it’s only an elite list of super pick-ups that can stake a claim to these adjectives. Here’s a list of some of the meanest pick-up trucks that we desperately need in India.

Ram 1500 Rebel

This is a truck where the name says it all. Throw any terrain at the 1500 Rebel and it promises to be on the other side without breaking a sweat. The Rebel boasts a one-of-its-kind design, unique to the full-size truck segment, with an off-road-style package. It drops right into the core segment of the truck market with unique design cues and mechanical innovations. It features an all-new grille with a prominent billet silver “RAM” badge. Departing from the brand’s iconic “crosshair” designs, the blacked-out Rebel grille tops a completely new black off-road front bumper design with a durable powder-coated surface. In its Sport trim, the truck comes with a 395 hp HEMI V8 engine, eight-speed TorqueFlite transmission, 3.92 gear set, dual exhaust, vented sport hood and 20-inch wheels.

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Toyota Tacoma

If there is any manufacturer that has bared its soul to every off-road site in the US, it has to be Toyota. The Tacoma carries forward a legacy of off-road victories and over seven million compact and mid-size Toyota trucks sold since 1964. This tough truck has been designed, developed and built for those who hate taking the easy road. For added performance, Tacoma offers an all-new 3.5-litre V6 engine, equipped with Toyota’s D-4S technology, featuring both direct and port fuel injection. The new V6 will generate 278 hp, an increase of 42 hp over the previous V6, and 265 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,600 rpm.

Ford F-150 Raptor

With the moniker and the authoritative stance it comes with, an adjective is the last thing the F-150 needs. Featured here, the 2017 model is a high-performance pickup truck that is the toughest and most capable Raptor from Ford’s stable. Powered by the second-generation, high-output 3.5-litre EcoBoost engine, it produces more power with greater efficiency than the current 6.2-litre V8, which is rated at 411 hp and 434 lb.-ft. of torque.

GMC Canyon Denali

For those who haven’t heard of this brand, GMC is the division of General Motors that stays away from the usual four-wheelers and focusses on the big-bad world of hauler trucks. The Canyon Denali is one of those pickups that doesn’t need to growl to make its presence felt. In true Denali form, this premium ‘mid-sized’ truck turns heads and catches eyes with a blend of bold forms and bright accents. A Denaliexclusive chrome grille highlights the facia, while standard chrome assist steps, a polished exhaust tip and distinctive 20-inch, ultra-bright machined aluminum wheels further accentuate the exterior. This pickup offers a 305 hp, 3.6-litre V6 engine which provides a maximum trailer tow rating of up to 3,175 kg in two-wheel drive form.

From the March 2016 issue of FHM India.