Best Trucks for Towing
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When it comes to towing a large load, it is hard to beat a pickup truck. And there are many choices. But the best trucks for towing offer a magic combination of power and torque in a configuration that maximizes towing ability.
With a heavy load behind you, you'll feel much more confident if you have plenty of power at your command. Contemporary trucks offer that from various sources, including the still-reliable big V8, turbocharged gasoline and diesel engines, hybrid powertrains, and even battery-electric.
In addition to plenty of available power, trucks offer a configuration virtually made for towing. The typical trailer puts significant added weight on the rear of the vehicle, which works to the advantage of a rear-wheel or 4-wheel-drive truck. More weight on the rear axle enhances a truck's traction. Plus, a truck's robust body-on-frame construction and weight distribution contribute to its solid stability under load.
In yesterday's "analog world," these virtues were enough to cement trucks' reputation as the best tow vehicles. But today's trucks enhance their abilities with a laundry list of sophisticated electronic systems that make towing even more manageable. Tow/haul mode, trailer sway control, and trailer brake control are invaluable assets when you tow.
Beyond that, multi-camera systems enable the driver to see the trailer from several angles while in motion. Some systems even allow the driver to see "through" the trailer. Backup cameras make aligning the trailer hitch with the trailer significantly more effortless than it used to be. And if even that proves too difficult, computerized trailer backup assistance systems further automate the process.
If you need to pull a heavy load, this list of the best trucks for towing will help get you on your way.
Note: JD Power ratings reflect our best available data, updated each September. For current model year ratings, we apply previous model year ratings until new consumer survey data is available in September. Learn more about our ratings methodology.
* Please use this rating with caution. The previous model year's rating was applied to this redesigned vehicle. These vehicles have the latest styling, technology, and other components, but are unproven in their first year and can be less reliable than their predecessor.