The pickup market is splitting in two. At one end, full-size trucks keep adding power and price. At the other, a genuinely cheap segment is forming for the first time in decades, led by electric startups and Japanese compacts. Both halves are covered here.
Quick answer: The cheapest new pickups heading to market are the Slate electric truck at a leaked 24,950 dollars and a Toyota Ford Maverick rival expected around 30,000 dollars for 2027. At the other extreme, the 2027 Ram Rumble Bee with the Direct Connection supercharger kit crosses 900 horsepower.
Affordable and electric pickups
This is the part of the market actually worth watching. For thirty years the answer to wanting a cheap new truck was to buy a used one.
- Slate electric pickup truck price leak points to a $24,950 starting cost
- Toyota Small Pickup Ford Maverick Rival: Compact Truck Coming in 2027
- Dacia Duster Pick-Up: A Compact Pickup with Limited Cargo Space
- Toyota Small Pickup Ford Maverick Rival Confirmed for 2027 at $30K
- Ford to Build Affordable EV Pickup Starting at $30K to Compete with Chinese Rivals
- Ford Teases the Return of the Iconic Ranchero as an Electric Pickup
- Slate Auto to Build $25,000 Electric Pickup in Indiana: What You Need to Know
- Changan Hunter 2024: China's $19,000 Pickup Truck Revelation
- The Return of a Legend: Unleashing the All-New 2024 Ford Ranchero
Full-size trucks
Ford, Ram, Chevrolet and GMC, where the margins are and where most of the engineering money goes.
- 2027 F-150: New Base V-6, V-8 Added to King Ranch and Platinum
- 2027 Ram Rumble Bee Supercharger Kit Boosts Output to 900 HP
- GM Invests $830M to Expand Gen 6 V8 and Silverado Production
- The Brutal Truth About 2011 F150 EcoBoost Engine Problems (And How to Fix Them)
- 2026 Ram 1500 Adds Rugged BackCountry Trim Starting at $62,410
- 2027 Chevy Silverado ZR2 Spotted with 35-Inch Tires, New Design
- Ford Boosts 2027 Super Duty with 35-Inch Tires on Base Models
- 2026 Ram Power Wagon & Rebel Lunar Edition: Price, Specs, and Engine Differences
- 2027 Ram Power Wagon Gains Diesel Torque Dominance
- Ram’s Hurricane Turbo Six Outperforms Hemi V-8 in Testing: A New Era for Pickup Performance
- 2027 GMC Sierra Spy Shots Reveal Bold Interior Changes with Sierra EV Influence
- Ford Models Recalled Over Rollaway Risk: F-150 Lightning Among Affected
- Ram Dakota Returns to the Mid-Size Truck Market: A Bold Move for 2027
- Ford Confirms the Ranger Super Duty and Ranger PHEV Won't Be Available in the U.S.
- Toyota Vehicle Recall Models: How Toyota Recalls Expand to 127,000 Tundra & Lexus SUVs for Engine Defects
- Ford F-150 Lightning Future at Risk: Why the Electric Truck’s Fate Is Unclear
- Mopar Revives Classic Muscle with Ram 1500 'The Dude' at SEMA 2025
- 2025 Toyota Tundra Review: Unmatched Towing & Tech
- The All-New 2025 Toyota Tundra: A Comprehensive Review with Key Takeaways
Global and mid-size trucks
Segments that barely register in the US but dominate Australia, Southeast Asia and South America.
- New Toyota Hilux 2026: Electric, Hybrid & Diesel Options
- New Frontier Platform Could Transform Nissan’s Future
- All-New 2026 Nissan Navara Brings Bold Style & Tough DNA to Ute Class
- 2026 Toyota Hilux Pickup: Next-Gen Power, Bold Design & Electric Entry
- Kia Tasman 2025: Specs, Price & Release Date
- Unleash the Adventure: The All-New 2025 Kia Tasman Pickup Truck Unveiled
Off-road trucks and everything else
Trims built around tyres, suspension and approach angles rather than horsepower.
- Volkswagen Plans US Pickup Truck at Tennessee Plant; Marco Schubert Named CEO
- The Fix That Failed: New Bronco Recall Targets Botched Drivetrain Repairs
- Ford Drops 2027 Bronco RTR: Raptor Thrills Cheaper
- Mercedes Luxury Truck: The Unimog Reinvented as a High-End All-Terrain Masterpiece
- Discover All Trucks and Cars: Models & Features
- The New Ford Bronco Reinvents the Icon for Europe
- Build a Ford: Custom Configure Your Perfect Vehicle Online
- 2024 Ford Raptor R: The Ultimate Off-Road Pickup
Common questions
What is the cheapest new pickup truck coming?
Slate Auto’s electric pickup, built in Warsaw, Indiana, with a leaked starting price of 24,950 dollars. A Toyota compact pickup aimed at the Ford Maverick is expected for fall 2027 at around 30,000 dollars.
Is the V8 disappearing from full-size trucks?
Not yet, and the direction is not one-way. Ford added the 5.0-liter V8 back to King Ranch and Platinum F-150 trims for 2027, and GM is investing 830 million dollars to expand Gen 6 V8 production.
Which pickups are sold outside the United States only?
The Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Kia Tasman and Ford Ranger Super Duty are built for markets where mid-size trucks dominate. Ford has confirmed the Ranger Super Duty and Ranger PHEV will not come to the US.