Who doesn't love a pickup truck? Pickup trucks are some of the most versatile vehicles on the market, offering power, road presence, capability, and space all in one. With time, even trucks have become extremely safe and luxurious, rapidly bringing down any negative traits attached to the segment in general. Furthermore, pickup trucks are certainly some of your best friends when it comes to off-roading. When the time comes to steer off the tarmac and go exploring new grounds, off-roading pickup trucks not only prove more than capable, but they also help you bring everything you possibly need with you.
Today, manufacturers build and offer some of the best off-roading pickup trucks straight off the assembly line. Not only do these trucks offer power, performance, and workhorse capabilities, but they also refuse to break a sweat when traversing new environments. With that said, here are 10 of the best off-roading trucks that you can buy today.
10 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X – 420 HP
The GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X is undoubtedly the best full-size off-roading truck that General Motors offers right now. The AT4X comes with Multimatic DSSV spool-valve dampers, rock sliders, and electronic locking differentials both at the front and the rear.
The truck also features a Terrain Mode for one-pedal trail driving, and offers increased wheel travel as well. Armed with GM's 6.2-liter V8 engine, the GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X makes 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque right out of the factory.
9 Ford F-Series Super Duty Tremor – 430 HP
The F-Series Super Duty trucks from Ford are simply power on wheels. For those who want as much power out of their truck as possible, the F-150 might not cut it. In that department, no other truck does it better than the F-Series Super Duty Tremor.
The Super Duty Tremor comes armed with a 7.3-liter V8 engine, making a massive 430 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque.
For a truck its size, the Tremor could go from 0 to 60 mph in just 7.3 seconds. With Ford's Trail Turn Assist, a lifted suspension, and even a Warn winch, the Ford Super Duty Tremor is a certified off-roader.
8 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro – 437 HP
The Toyota Tundra just entered a new generation in 2021, and it finally ditched its traditional leaf springs for a new five-link suspension setup that makes it more capable than ever before. The TRD Pro variant of the new Toyota Tundra rides with 2.5-inch-diameter internal bypass dampers from FOX.
A controversial move from Toyota was to replace the old V8 with a new twin-turbo 3.4-liter i-Force Max V6 hybrid engine. However, with an amazing 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque right out the gate, nobody seems to be complaining. The new Toyota Tundra TRD Pro comes with Toyota's Crawl Control tech, along with an electronic locking rear differential, downhill assist control, and multi-terrain select.
7 Hennessey Chevrolet Silverado Goliath – 700 HP
The engineers at Hennessey Performance Engineering sure know their vehicles. Taking already-powerful cars and pushing them to their very limits, Hennessey has always been one of the biggest names in performance engineering. Chevrolet's Silverado, armed with a 6.2-liter V8, churned out 420 horsepower already, and Hennessey upped it by several notches.
Hennessey tuned the Silverado to make 700 horsepower, and aptly named this new truck the 'Goliath'. The added 280 horsepower on the Goliath came courtesy of a 2.9-liter supercharger system, making this new Silverado a fantastically powered truck. Of course, the truck retained all the capabilities of the decked-out Silverado, making for an impressive package off-road that wouldn't leave anyone wanting more.
6 Ford F-150 Raptor R – 700 HP
There's a reason that the Ford F-150 is the most sold pickup truck in North America. The top-of-the-line Ford F-150 is the Raptor R, and this bad boy is capable of making 700 horsepower right off the assembly line. The Raptor R is the most powerful Raptor truck ever, thanks to its 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine.
Built with high-performance off-roading and dune-bashing in mind, the Ford F-150 Raptor R also makes 640 lb-ft of torque. As it stands today, the F-150 Raptor R is inarguably one of the most powerful and capable off-roaders you could get in stock form, and it certainly deserves its place among the best.
5 Ram 1500 TRX – 702 HP
In the world of fast, powerful, and intimidating off-road vehicles, the Ram 1500 TRX is right at the top of the hill. Simply put, this truck can dominate any possible terrain one could fathom, thanks to 13 inches of front travel and 14 inches of rear travel.
The Ram 1500 TRX comes with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine that gives it a whopping 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. Wide and aggressive fenders, 37-inch wheels, skid plates underneath, and a ground clearance of 11.8 inches make the Ram 1050 TRX the quintessential off-roading truck.
4 2020 Hennessey VelociRaptor V8 – 758 HP
A $150,000 truck as fast as a Toyota Supra and also capable of dominating off-road environments? Sign us right up. Once again, the guys over at Hennessey improved the best, with their version of the Ford Raptor. Capable of making 758 horsepower, the VelociRaptor V8 goes like hell, reaching the 60 mph mark in just 4.1 seconds.
With an upgraded suspension, wheels, and tires, along with a custom exhaust system, the VelociRaptor V8 even found a fan in Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson himself. Hennessey also offered upgrades such as a Baja-style front bumper, a winch, and upgraded lighting on their powerful 758-hp truck.
3 Rivian R1T – 835 HP
Traditional truck enthusiasts might not take kindly to the inclusion of an electric pickup truck amidst V8 beasts, but the figures simply don't lie. The Rivian R1T, armed with four motors, makes a whopping 835 horsepower with 908 lb-ft of torque. Not only does this make it one of the most powerful trucks on the market, but also one of the most capable off-roaders.
Rivian has hit the ground running with the R1T's off-roading capabilities, offering features like adjustable air suspension, excellent traction control, and a wading depth of almost 40 inches. An astounding ground clearance of 14.9-inches and excellent approach and departure angles make the Rivian R1T simply one of the best vehicles to take off-road today.
2 GMC Hummer EV Pickup – 1,000 HP
The Hummer EV has been one of the most awaited vehicles in recent times, and GMC rightly calls it a 'supertruck'. Armed with three electric motors, the GMC Hummer EV pickup makes a ludicrous 1,000 horsepower, and boasts an insane 0-60 mph time of just 3 seconds.
The Hummer EV truck can haul 7,500 lbs, while also being super-impressive off-road. With adjustable air suspension, the Hummer offers almost 16 inches of ground clearance in its tallest suspension mode, riding on 35-inch-tall tires. There's an electronic locking differential at the front, and the rear axle takes care of torque vectoring duties. Furthermore, the GMC Hummer EV pickup boasts four-wheel steering, with the truck's 'Crab Walk' being one of the most talked-about features in the automotive world of late.
1 Hennessey Mammoth 1000 TRX – 1,012 HP
The Ram 1500 TRX was already the most powerful factory-built truck on the market, but Hennessey Performance decided they wanted more from it, creating the Hennessey Mammoth 1000 TRX. Hennessey took things up a notch with their enhanced version of the engine, turning it into the Mammoth 1000.
The Mammoth 1000 features an improved supercharger, a high-flow exhaust system, pulley upgrades, and new calibration. All this combines to make the Mammoth 1000 TRX crank out a ridiculous 1,012 horsepower with 969 lb-ft of torque. And the 37-inch off-road tires atop massive 20-inch wheels are just the tip of the iceberg. For those with the need for power, speed, and capability, the Mammoth 1000 TRX simply is the best money can buy.
Sources:Hennessey Performance, Specialty Vehicle Engineering, Kelley Blue Book