Best Midsize Pickup Trucks: Top 5

How we rank: Midsize pickups (Tacoma, Ranger, Colorado, Canyon), ranked by safety, then fewest recalls. Among the cars that qualify, the most common in Canada (2025 new-vehicle sales) come first, so these are cars you'll actually find for sale, with parts and mechanics everywhere.

#1
A common model on Canadian roads
Toyota Tacoma
Pickup truck · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2026
Safety
Recalls
None on file
Fuel
11.2 L/100km
Maintenance
Low
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Winter
Great
Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended
Theft risk
Low
New drivers
Not our pick
Fuel: Thirsty. Expect noticeably higher gas bills.
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#2
Chevrolet Colorado
Pickup truck · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2025
Safety
Recalls
2 on file
Fuel
11.5 L/100km
Maintenance
Moderate
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Winter
Great
Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended
Theft risk
Low
New drivers
Not our pick
Fuel: Thirsty. Expect noticeably higher gas bills.
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#3
GMC Canyon
Pickup truck · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2025
Safety
Recalls
2 on file
Fuel
11.5 L/100km
Maintenance
Moderate
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Winter
Great
Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended
Theft risk
Low
New drivers
Not our pick
Fuel: Thirsty. Expect noticeably higher gas bills.
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#4
Ford Ranger
Pickup truck · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2026
Safety
Recalls
5 on file
Fuel
11.2 L/100km
Maintenance
Moderate
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Winter
Great
Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended
Theft risk
Low
New drivers
Not our pick
Fuel: Thirsty. Expect noticeably higher gas bills.
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