Top 10 Mid-Size Pickup Trucks in 2027

Toyota lists 11 trims for the 2026 Tacoma, 6 gas and 5 electrified, from a $32,545 Base MSRP for the SR (excluding the $1,745 DPH fee). The i-FORCE 2.4L turbo makes 278 hp (228 hp in the SR), it tows up to 6,500 lbs., and a 6-speed manual is available alongside the 8-speed automatic.

The 2026 Colorado WT starts at $32,400, excluding the destination freight charge. Every 2026 Colorado uses the 2.7L TurboMax I-4 with 310 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft. of torque, and the maximum towing is 7,700 lbs.

The 2026 Ranger XL starts at $33,550, excluding the $1,895 destination/delivery charge. Ford lists up to 7,500 lbs of towing, 1,767 lbs of payload and 430 lb-ft of torque, and the Ranger Raptor, from $57,270, adds a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 and 2.5" FOX Racing Shocks with Live Valve Technology.

GMC lists the 2026 Canyon from $38,900, excluding the destination freight charge. Its TurboMax engine makes 310 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft. of torque, it tows up to 7,700 lbs. (up to 6,000 lbs. for the AT4X), and the bed has the MultiStow Tailgate storage system.

The 2026 Gladiator Sport starts at $39,820, excluding destination, and Jeep lists 12 trims up to the Mojave X at $61,210. Its 3.6L V-6 makes 285 hp, and Jeep says no other vehicle in its class has more gas towing than the Gladiator’s 7,700 pounds.

The 2027 Frontier S starts at $32,490, excluding the $2,245 destination and handling charge. A V6 with 310 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque is standard with a 9-speed automatic, and Nissan lists up to 7,150 lbs of towing and 1,590 lbs. of payload.

The 2026 Maverick XL starts at $28,145, excluding the $1,845 destination/delivery charge, the lowest price on this list. The 2.5L hybrid is standard on XL, XLT and Lariat, with an EPA-estimated 42 MPG city on front-wheel-drive models; it tows 2,000 lbs. standard or 4,000 lbs. with the 4K Tow Package, and payload is up to 1,500 lbs.

The 2026 Ridgeline starts at $40,795, excluding the $1,595 destination charge. Honda pairs a 280-horsepower V-6 with standard AWD and a standard integrated tow hitch with a 7-pin connector, rates towing at up to 5,000 pounds and lists 18/24 mpg city/hwy.

The 2027 Santa Cruz SE starts at $30,300, excluding freight charges, with a 191-hp 2.5L 4-cylinder; the XRT ($42,775) gets a 281-hp 2.5L turbo and HTRAC AWD. Hyundai lists up to 5,000 lb. of towing and up to 30 MPG hwy.

The hybrid Tacoma starts with the 2026 TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX at a $47,335 Base MSRP (excluding the $1,745 DPH fee). Its i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged hybrid makes 326 hp and 465 lb-ft, every hybrid Tacoma has a 2400W onboard AC inverter, and towing is 5,950-6,000 lbs.; the Trailhunter ($63,750) and TRD Pro ($64,750) also use the i-FORCE MAX hybrid.