Improved features include surround-view with underbody cameras, recalibrated transmission logic, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Amazon Alexa Smartphone integration is also incorporated.

The rear-wheel-drive Toyota Tacoma X-Runner is one of the fastest compact trucks we’ve ever seen. It features a six-speed manual transmission and a blown 4.0-liter V6 engine with 240 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. “Like its big brother, the Tundra TRD Supercharged, the Tacoma X-Runner gets a boost from forced-air induction,”

Autowise

reports.

The 2019 Nissan Titan XD offers a standard 5.6-liter V8 gas engine with 390 hp and 394 lb-ft of torque. The Titan XD is controlled by a seven-speed automatic transmission system and rides much better than heavy-duty rivals. We also can’t complain about the Zero Gravity seats and awesome cargo bed accessories.

The 2015 Ford F-150 3.5 Ecoboost lost some serious weight compared to its lightest predecessor. We’re talking 700 pounds! Drivers can expect 365 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. The 2.7-liter V6 engine can hit 60 mph in about 6 seconds.

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Sporty trucks packed with power and performance

The Lightning’s replacement was the 2010-2016 Ford Raptor. With the V8 engine, buyers could choose between a 5.4-liter engine with 310 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque or a 6.2-liter engine that pumps out 411 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque. Four-wheel drive and a 6R80 automatic transmission also come standard.

In 2017, the second-generation Raptor was released, featuring a twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 engine with a whopping 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. While it’s not known for its fuel economy or practicality, the Ford Raptor offers off-road goodies, performance shocks, and long-travel suspension.

The Dodge Ram SRT10 is a pretty sweet combination of the Dodge Viper and the Dodge Ram. Powered by a V10 engine, the sporty truck pumps out 500 hp and 525 lb-ft of torque (sourced from the Viper sports car). Rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission are the only available options.

According to Autowise, “In addition to the powerful drivetrain, the SRT10 features a sport-tuned suspension and upgraded brakes.” The exterior is hard to miss, with blinged-out 22-inch wheels and a prominent hood scoop. The Dodge Ram SRT10’s run lasted from 2004 until 2006.

The 2004 Chevy Silverado SS appeals to nostalgic bowtie fans. An improvement from the original Chevy 454 SS, the Silverado SS sports a Vortec 6.0L V8 engine with 345 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. Autowise notes that “the transmission is a stout 4L65 and full-time four-wheel drive is standard. This makes for a potent combination in any weather.”

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We love the ‘90s

The first-generation Ford Lightning had its heyday between 1993 and 1995. The truck features a beefed-up E40D automatic transmission, with a 5.8-liter V8 engine. Its second-generation ramped up its power from 240 hp to cranking out 360 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque. A 5.4-liter engine was swapped in, as well as a 4R100 automatic transmission.

Created in 1991, the GMC Syclone was the GMC Sonoma seeking some respect. The Syclone sports a 4.3-liter turbocharged V6 engine with 280 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. The first truck to have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, “The Syclone employs a 4L60 automatic transmission along with standard all-wheel drive,” according to AutoWise.

The Dodge Dakota Sport Convertible is hard not to love. While the performance truck barely lived up to its sporty name, buyers were able to look past its 125 hp V6 engine for the novelty of it all.

The Sport was available with a five-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive was the standard option, and drivers could opt for four-wheel drive if they wanted as well. The convertible was produced between 1989 and 1991.

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