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Truck & SUV Reviews

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

First Drive: 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500 First Drive: 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500
Primo Hauler: We get wheel time with the new Dodge 2500 and 3500 pickups more
Long Term Update 4: 2009 Ford F-150 Long Term Update 4: 2009 Ford F-150
8 Months and 15,733 Miles - After 15,000 miles had accrued on the odo, the F-150 made its second service visit. more
2010-2011 New Truck Buyers Guide 2010-2011 New Truck Buyers Guide
The Ultimate Guide to All the Newest 2010-2011 Trucks! more

SUV Reviews

First Test: 2011 Kia Sorento First Test: 2011 Kia Sorento
Our first drive of the thoroughly reconceived 2011 Kia Sorento outlined the wholesale scrapping of the first-gen vehicle's Mercedes M-Class... more
Long Term Arrival: 2009 Kia Borrego EX 4x4 Long Term Arrival: 2009 Kia Borrego EX 4x4
We look forward to putting some serious miles on our Borrego and seeing how Kia's first serious sport/ute effort stacks up both on... more
Second Drive: 2010 Ford Flex SEL EcoBoost Second Drive: 2010 Ford Flex SEL EcoBoost
Amidst a virtual sea of conservative crossovers, the Ford Flex EcoBoost stands out for its unmistakable design and an engine pr more

Ultimate Truck Reviews

Super Truck!! Transformers' Big-rig Action Hero Ironhide Revealed Super Truck!! Transformers' Big-rig Action Hero Ironhide Revealed
Normally, we don't get too involved with Hollywood affairs, but how could we resist after seeing Ironhide, a mean 2007 GMC TopKick?... more
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

Performance Truck Reviews

Transporter: 2009 Toyota "Ducati" Tundra Transporter: 2009 Toyota "Ducati" Tundra
A Hardcore Rider's Dream Hauler - Toyota wanted to demonstrate just how useful the bed of a 2009 "Ducati" Tundra can be. more
First Drive: 2010 Ford F150 SVT Raptor First Drive: 2010 Ford F150 SVT Raptor
What do you get when a bunch of hot-rod guys build an off-road-racing truck? They call it the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor, and it's an... more
(Off) Road Test: Finishlinewest 2009 Toyota Sequoia (Off) Road Test: Finishlinewest 2009 Toyota Sequoia
The Finishlinewest Toyota Sequoia isn't pimpified with the flotsam and jetsam of bolt-on paraphernalia; it's mildly modified with an eye... more

Minivan/Van Reviews

Support System: 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Passenger Van Support System: 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Passenger Van
Using a Full-Size 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Passenger Van To Lug the Big Stuff more
Long Term Verdict: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Long Term Verdict: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
When we introduced this Town & Country to you in our August 2008 issue, we concluded by asking: "So, will its durability and de more
2010-2011 New Van and Minivan Buyers Guide 2010-2011 New Van and Minivan Buyers Guide
The Ultimate Guide to All the Newest 2010-2011 Commercial vans, work vans, and minivans! more

Wagon Reviews

2010 Volvo XC70 Photo Gallery: What's New for 2010 2010 Volvo XC70 Photo Gallery: What's New for 2010
Click here to see photos for the 2010 Volvo XC70 and check out what's new for 2010! more
Chrysler Officially Announced The PT Cruiser Will Live On For At Least Another Year Chrysler Officially Announced The PT Cruiser Will Live On For At Least Another Year
The PT Cruiser ain't dead, Jim. Shortly after new CEO Sergio Marchionne was quoted as saying it would live another year, Chrysler has... more
First Drive: 2010 Subaru Outback First Drive: 2010 Subaru Outback
Recasting Call: Going Places It's Never Been Before - The most profound enhancement to the 2010 Subaru Outback mix is an additional 8.0-9.8... more

Crossover Reviews

Long Term Update 4: 2009 Infiniti FX50 S Long Term Update 4: 2009 Infiniti FX50 S
11 Months and 24,573 Miles - "I got a chance to take the FX on a ride up to Sacramento to watch some rowing races," says assist more
Buyer's MKT: 2010 Lincoln MKT Buyer's MKT: 2010 Lincoln MKT
The latest model to receive the retro styling treatment is the 2010 Lincoln MKT, a six- or seven-passenger crossover-utility vehicle that... more
2010 Volvo XC70 Photo Gallery: What's New for 2010 2010 Volvo XC70 Photo Gallery: What's New for 2010
Click here to see photos for the 2010 Volvo XC70 and check out what's new for 2010! more

Long-Term Reviews

Long Term Arrival: 2009 Kia Borrego EX 4x4 Long Term Arrival: 2009 Kia Borrego EX 4x4
We look forward to putting some serious miles on our Borrego and seeing how Kia's first serious sport/ute effort stacks up both on... more
Long Term Verdict: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Long Term Verdict: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
When we introduced this Town & Country to you in our August 2008 issue, we concluded by asking: "So, will its durability and de more
Long Term Update 4: 2009 Ford F-150 Long Term Update 4: 2009 Ford F-150
8 Months and 15,733 Miles - After 15,000 miles had accrued on the odo, the F-150 made its second service visit. more

Pre-Owned Reviews

Pre-owned: 2001-2004 Nissan Pathfinder Pre-owned: 2001-2004 Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan has been a strong player in the midsize SUV market ever since the first Pathfinder made its debut in 1987. While Pathfinders sold... more
Pre-owned: 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty Pre-owned: 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty
While doing fine with the Grand Cherokee, Jeep dealers were probably none too sorry to see the end of the boxy, asthmatic, shivery... more
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

Vehicle Reviews by Make

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

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