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Truck Trend Magazine online brings you the latest reviews and road tests of all trucks, SUVs, wagons, and more. Choose an option below to read expert reviews from our writers and staff.

Pickup Reviews

Half-ton Work Trucks: What You Need To Know Half-ton Work Trucks: What You Need To Know
You may discover that shopping for a base-model half-ton is the way to go. These trucks can do the tough jobs around the work site, and if... more
2009 Ford F-250 Regular Cab Super Duty Tech Specs 2009 Ford F-250 Regular Cab Super Duty Tech Specs
The source for official specifications, payload, towing capacity, and other information about the 2009 Ford F-250 Regular Cab Super Duty! more
Long Term Intro: 2009 Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Sport Long Term Intro: 2009 Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Sport
New arrival - 6656 miles: For many, a compact truck will provide all the capability they'd need. It can tow a good-size boat or trailer,... more

SUV Reviews

Comparison: 2010 Cadillac SRX vs. 2010 Lexus RX 350 Comparison: 2010 Cadillac SRX vs. 2010 Lexus RX 350
Tailfin Attitude Takes on Near-Perfection - The 2010 Lexus RX offers plenty of cornering grip, but the 2010 Cadillac SRX is more... more
First Drive: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox First Drive: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
The End Of "Good Enough For Chevy" - Following in the path of a series of upgraded Chevrolets, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox has eschewed the... more
Grand Illusion: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee First Look Grand Illusion: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee First Look
Jeep Springs Its Grand Cherokee on Us a Year Early - Chrysler unveiled the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the New York International Auto Show... more

Ultimate Truck Reviews

Roaming the World: Mercedes Unimog based GXV adventure vehicle Roaming the World: Mercedes Unimog based GXV adventure vehicle
Where Does the World's Most Capable Adventure Vehicle Come From? This GXV is based on a 2004 Mercedes Unimog U500 chassis and is powered by... more
Ultimate: Is this The Next Hummer? Ultimate: Is this The Next Hummer?
On February 8, the military issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to suppliers, soliciting concepts for a new Joint Light Tactical family of... more
First Look: International makes waves First Look: International makes waves
It seems International will be adding a big-rig to its lineup that has the looks of one of the old mid-30s light-duty International pickup... more

Performance Truck Reviews

Performance First Look: 750-hp Gembella Porsche Cayenne 750 GTS Performance First Look: 750-hp Gembella Porsche Cayenne 750 GTS
To make sure everyone knows this ain't no regular Cayenne, Gembella completely reworked the styling and added all kinds of functional... more
Power to the (Big Truck) People: Toyota Supercharges the Tundra and Sequoia Power to the (Big Truck) People: Toyota Supercharges the Tundra and Sequoia
Toyota Racing Development has introduced new supercharger systems for the 2007-2009 Tundra and new Sequoia equipped with the 5.7-liter V-8. more
Chevy S10 Banks Sidewinder - 175 MPH Fast Diesels Chevy S10 Banks Sidewinder - 175 MPH Fast Diesels
Currently, there is a diesel revolution going on, with huge amounts of research and development aimed at making the diesel engine an... more

Minivan/Van Reviews

First Drive: 2010 Ford Transit Connect First Drive: 2010 Ford Transit Connect
Is This the Leading Economic Indicator? Transit Connect is the First Step in One Ford more
Long Term Update 5: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Long Term Update 5: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
11 months and 27,495 miles - "She creaks, she groans, her driver-side mirror whistles at high speed," says Loh, "yet I dig the Caravan for... more
A Look Into A Custom Sprinter Built For University of Texas Tailgating A Look Into A Custom Sprinter Built For University of Texas Tailgating
A 2008 Sprinter was completely customized by Creative Mobile Interiors for University of Texas tailgating. more

Wagon Reviews

Long Term Verdict: 2008 Scion xB Long Term Verdict: 2008 Scion xB
Better, but Not As Exceptional - As an art piece, xB version 2.0 falls far short of the idiosyncratic original. As a small crossover/wagon,... more
First Look: 2010 Subaru Outback First Look: 2010 Subaru Outback
Bigger Size, Same Adventure Quotient more
The Pretenders: 2010 Kia Soul vs 2009 Nissan Cube vs 2009 Scion xB The Pretenders: 2010 Kia Soul vs 2009 Nissan Cube vs 2009 Scion xB
You may be looking at the images of these decidedly non-SUVs wondering why this story is even included on trucktrend.com. Well, for those... more

Crossover Reviews

Long Term Verdict: 2008 Scion xB Long Term Verdict: 2008 Scion xB
Better, but Not As Exceptional - As an art piece, xB version 2.0 falls far short of the idiosyncratic original. As a small crossover/wagon,... more
First Drive: 2010 Lincoln MKT First Drive: 2010 Lincoln MKT
Replacement for Displacement: Lincoln Re-Interprets the Great American Prairie Schooner with EcoBoosted MKT more
First Look: Acura ZDX Crossover First Look: Acura ZDX Crossover
Acura's New Sports Coupe Crossover Bows in the Big Apple - Acura calls its new Acura ZDX a "sports coupe." Seeing as it's built on the same... more

Long-Term Reviews

Long Term Intro: 2009 Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Sport Long Term Intro: 2009 Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Sport
New arrival - 6656 miles: For many, a compact truck will provide all the capability they'd need. It can tow a good-size boat or trailer,... more
Long Term Verdict: 2008 Scion xB Long Term Verdict: 2008 Scion xB
Better, but Not As Exceptional - As an art piece, xB version 2.0 falls far short of the idiosyncratic original. As a small crossover/wagon,... more
Long Term Update 5: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Long Term Update 5: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
11 months and 27,495 miles - "She creaks, she groans, her driver-side mirror whistles at high speed," says Loh, "yet I dig the Caravan for... more

Pre-Owned Reviews

Pre owned: 1996-2008 Chevrolet Express Pre owned: 1996-2008 Chevrolet Express
Thoroughly reworked from the hoary, 1970s-era Sportvan popular with housepainters and electricians, the Chevrolet Express was significantly... more
Pre-owned: 1997-2004 Ford F-150 Pre-owned: 1997-2004 Ford F-150
Ford's best-selling vehicle in the last decade or two has been its evergreen F-150 pickup that, in between boxy generations had a smooth,... more
Pre-owned: 1998-2002 Subaru Forester Pre-owned: 1998-2002 Subaru Forester
Subaru's third-generation Forester made its debut this year, looking as if it had just come back from a vacation--sleek, tanned, and toned.... more

Vehicle Reviews by Make

•  Acura
•  Kia
•  Audi
•  Lexus
•  BMW
•  Lincoln
•  Buick
•  Mazda
•  Mercury
•  Dodge
•  Nissan
•  Ford
•  Pontiac
•  Porsche
•  GMC
•  Saab
•  Honda
•  Saturn
•  HUMMER
•  Scion
•  Hyundai
•  Subaru
•  Suzuki
•  Toyota
•  Isuzu
•  Jeep
•  Volvo

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What is This -- Can You Guess What Vehicle This Is?
What vehicle has this interior? Tell us in the comments section below. ... more
 
Reader's Letters: Overworked Small Truck
All I read about are full-size pickups with huge gas V-8s or diesels--they can carry this much in... more
 
June Sales: Ford Outsells New GM
DETROIT - Here are the numbers you've been waiting for: the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, 9,320 sold in... more
 
Video Find: 2010 Cadillac SRX Vs 2010 Lexus RX350 Comparison
Cadillac's redesigned crossover SRX takes aim at the gold standard in the segment, the Lexus... more
 
Readers' Rides: John_Beatty_Jr.'s 2002 Ford Ranger
John_Beatty_Jr. 's 2002 Ford truck is one of the most muscular Rangers we've ever seen. ... more
 
I just put Qwikliner spray on my jeep.. check out the photos!
I have applied qwikliner bedliner on my jeep.Qwikliner spray on bedliner has a lifetime warranty... more
 
Top Best-Selling Vehicles in June
I think one of the best things about this list is that it doesn't look a whole lot different... more
 
"Best in Initial Quality" in JD Power Survey 2009
J.D. Power and Associates has revealed the results of its 2009 Initial Quality Study and named... more