Two of Detroit’s Big Three automakers are introducing an upgraded pickup for the 2023 model year. Toss in a Tesla and, and we’ve got six new pickups coming, all coming from familiar American automakers. What’s unusual is that half of those six trucks are electric, which makes this new model year even more interesting.
First, a look at the midsize pickup trucks heading our way in 2023
Three of the most popular midsize trucks will arrive in 2023 with new offerings. The Ford Ranger, Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon all bring something new and special to the midsize truck market. What does each of these trucks offer to improve?
down to the mid-size truck segment to introduce a more powerful version of the Raptor. This is one of the best new American pickup trucks for 2023 with its 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that delivers 392 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. This version is designed to compete with the Chevy Colorado ZR2 and Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro.
Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon
GM has improved its pair of midsize trucks with a new turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine in all trim levels. This motor is tuned three different ways while Canyon uses the high output version of this motor. The top power level delivers 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque.
In addition to the new powertrain, the lineup has changed to take off-road driving seriously. This new mid-size pickup truck is a powerful off-road machine on all levels to make adventures more fun in 2023. Choose your poisons; Off-road gear improves as you climb the cutting ladder to the top.
A pair of new American electric pickup trucks is scheduled to hit the market in 2023
The time for speculation is finally over. Electric versions of the GMC Sierra will arrive during 2023 to give the Ford F-150 some real competition. These two pickup trucks use the Ultium electric vehicle platform to deliver more than 400 miles of driving range and up to 10,000 pounds of towing capacity.
The Silverado EV WT (Work Truck) model should start at a reasonable $41,595, giving fleet-conscious consumers a great truck to run every day. On the other end of the spectrum, the Silverado EV RST makes 754 horsepower and is priced at over $100,000 each.
Tesla finally sets a production date for the Cybertruck in 2023
The Tesla Cybertruck is one of the most highly anticipated new American pickup trucks heading to the market in 2023. Production of this new and unique full-size electric truck should begin later this year. They are advertised as more affordable than Silverado or Sierra electric trucks.
This new Tesla vehicle achieves a towing rating of 14,000 pounds and offers two and three motors. It also has a unique body shape made of rolled stainless steel. Although the Cybertruck looks very different from the truck world, it may be the work truck that many consumers turn to when looking for a capable electric pickup truck.
Which one of these new American trucks might be right for you in 2023?
Are you looking for a mid-size pickup truck to drive? If so, could a Ford Ranger, Chevy Colorado, or GMC Canyon be on your list? All three add up to even greater off-road capabilities, and the Ranger now has more than one powertrain with the new Raptor Edition.
Do you want to drive a new electric truck? The GMC Sierra EV and Tesla Cybertruck should all arrive in 2023. These trucks will challenge the dominant position that the Ford F-150 Lightning currently enjoys in this category.
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