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Top 5 · Canadian buyer guide

4x4 Pickup Trucks for Rural Roads & Towing

Full-size and midsize pickups with 4WD for deep snow, gravel roads and towing. Ranked by crash safety, then fewest recalls.

How we rank: Pickup trucks with 4WD, 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. #1

    #3 best-selling vehicle in Canada (2025)

    GMC Sierra

    Pickup truck · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2025

    Safety
    Recalls
    None on file
    Fuel
    12.5 L/100km
    Maintenance
    Moderate
    Drivetrain
    4WD/AWD
    Winter
    Great

    Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended

    Theft risk
    Low
    New drivers
    Not our pick

    Fuel: Very thirsty. Budget a lot for gas.

  2. #2

    #1 best-selling vehicle in Canada (2025)

    Ford F-150

    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
    High
    New drivers
    Not our pick

    Fuel: Thirsty. Expect noticeably higher gas bills.

  3. #3

    #5 best-selling vehicle in Canada (2025)

    Chevrolet Silverado

    Pickup truck · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2026

    Safety
    Recalls
    3 on file
    Fuel
    12.5 L/100km
    Maintenance
    Moderate
    Drivetrain
    4WD/AWD
    Winter
    Great

    Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended

    Theft risk
    Low
    New drivers
    Not our pick

    Fuel: Very thirsty. Budget a lot for gas.

  4. #4

    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.

  5. #5

    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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