The pickup truck has a history that spans almost a century. The story of the pickup began in 1925 with the Ford Model T Roadster. The vehicle was modified for farmers, and sparked generations of versatile cargo options for owners from all walks of life and with all budgets. Fast forward to the modern day, and the pickup design remains a popular part of the automotive scene.
While times have moved on since the Model T Roadster, its iconic enclosed cab, open body, low sides and tailgate continues to set the framework for trucks that are made for work and play. Pickup trucks are becoming more and more widespread, especially in the UK and Europe where sales of midsize trucks have grown from strength to strength. In this blog post, we take a closer look at the bestselling pickups in the UK for 2024.
Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger has been hogging the top spot as the bestselling pickup in the UK for some time, and our love for this iconic workhorse is set to continue into 2024. Its broad engine range, excellent handling and competitive price point mean the Ford Ranger is seen as a pickup truck that’s head and shoulders above the rest.
Here Motor and Wheels shares more reasons why Ford Rangers are top choices for pickup enthusiasts:
“The Ford Ranger stands out thanks to a wide range of potent power trains, affordability, and above-average reliability. It has all the characteristics of a workhorse, including excellent towing capabilities, ample payload space, great safety scores, and exceptional creature comforts and unique styling.”
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Toyota Hilux
The Toyota Hilux is the next pickup in our rundown. Tough yet comfortable, refined yet rugged, the Hilux is a hardworking pickup that’s renowned for its reliability on the UK truck scene. The Ranger may have the edge in terms of driving experience – especially on the road when taking corners – but the Hilux can only be described as “impressive” when driven off-road.
The sluggish acceleration of some Hilux models and their wider reputation for engine noise offers plenty of room for improvement. Shop our Hilux upgrades today to make this versatile pickup truck even better.
Volkswagen Amarok
The Volkswagen Amarok may command a higher price than the popular Ford Ranger but it still makes our top four. Pickup fans are generally happy to pay a premium for its generous cargo bay, high payload capacity, and outstanding internal space – which is said to be enough to fit four six-foot people with ease.
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Isuzu D-Max
A champion on the Welsh hill farming scene, the Isuzu D-Max is fantastic value for money, and as tough and durable as they come. The ride and handling of this top pickup is firmer than others, but with the right upgrades this can be improved dramatically. Browse our aftermarket additions for the Isuzu D-Max, including these top upgrades for the D-Max Series 2 (2012 to 2020), to get started.
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