Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Price: $28,880 - $56,370

Modern pickups are amenity-packed multitasking machines, and the Silverado is no exception. The ride is smooth and the cabin quiet, but handling and braking are only average. A 4.3-liter V-6 with 305 lb-ft and a six-speed automatic is standard; optional V-8s are a 5.3-liter with 383 lb-ft and a 6.2-liter with 460 lb-ft, an eight-speed automatic (optional with the 5.3), and 12,500 lb of towing capacity. One size doesn’t fit all—there are regular, double, and crew cabs with 5’8”, 6’6”, or 8’ beds.