How to Choose Your Pickup Truck?

Are you in the market for a pickup truck but find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of makes, models, trims, and configurations available? Magog Concept is here to provide you with some pointers to guide you through your shopping process!

1. Define Your Needs

What's the primary reason for wanting a pickup truck? Is it for work, leisure, or both?

Also, what payload and towing capacity will you need? Will you be mainly towing a small boat, a large trailer, or perhaps construction materials?

This criterion is crucial as the towing capacity of a pickup can vary considerably depending on its configuration and powertrain. For example, a RAM 1500 is capable of towing 7,460 pounds with a 3.6-liter V6 and 4x4 drivetrain, and up to 12,750 pounds with a 395 horsepower 5.7-liter V8 and a Quad Cab configuration with a 4x2 drivetrain.

It should be noted that Heavy Duty trucks, such as the RAM 2500 and 3500, have towing capacities exceeding 37,000 pounds depending on the model, while midsize pickups like the Jeep Gladiator have a base capacity of 4,500 pounds.

2. What's Your Budget?

You will need to consider not only the initial cost of the vehicle depending on its trim and selected equipment, but also all expenses related to maintenance, insurance, and fuel (or electricity in the case of electric models).

As an example, here are the price ranges for various RAM models:

• Ram 1500 Classic : 47 805 $ - 61 035 $
• Ram 1500 : 48 614 $ - 112 765 $
• Ram 2500 : 63 710 $ - 105 610 $
• Ram 3500 : 64 760 $ - 107 560 $

3. Choose the Size of Your Pickup

The size of your pickup will primarily depend on your needs for cargo space and towing capacity, as well as the number of passengers. Thus, the choice of cab type (Regular, Crew, Quad, Mega Cab, etc.) will affect passenger accommodation: a Regular Cab can accommodate 3 occupants while up to 6 people can fit in the larger cabs.

The bed size will also depend on what you'll be transporting; with RAM, lengths vary between 5'7" and 8', depending on the model and cab type.

4. Fuel Consumption

Unsurprisingly, pickup trucks tend to consume more fuel than compact cars or SUVs. If energy efficiency is an important aspect for you, consider opting for smaller, hybrid, or electric engines, while also taking into account the towing capacity they provide!

5. Driving Comfort

If you've never been behind the wheel of a pickup truck, you'll quickly realize that they offer a different driving experience from traditional cars due to their size and weight.

Don't hesitate to test drive different models to compare them and determine which one best meets your driving preferences and comfort needs.

6. Compare Equipment Levels

Pickups often offer a variety of amenities, on-board technologies, and advanced safety features. Compare different trims and equipment levels to find the one that best matches your needs and budget.

Need Advice?

The experts at Magog Concept are ready to help you see things more clearly and choose the pickup that best suits your tastes, needs, and budget. Don't hesitate to drop in and take advantage of our team's sound advice!