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Edmunds.com, Motor Trend, Cars.com

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2007 Chevrolet Silverado, 2007 Toyota Tundra, 2007 Honda Ridgeline

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• 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (*est. $17,015 to $38,990) >> Where to buy	Full-sized truck: Best on-road comfort. The Chevy Silverado has been redesigned for 2007, with a focus on cabin comfort and a smooth car-like ride. Many reviews directly compare the new Silverado with the Toyota Tundra -- the two are easily the best full-sized pickups in reviews. The Silverado consistently wins the highest marks for its logical cockpit, comfortable seats and smooth ride, even off-road. Though they have nearly identical towing capacities, the Toyota Tundra gets better scores for utility, with a more powerful available V-8 engine, better torque, a tighter turning radius and slightly better gas mileage. All reviews say the Silverado and Tundra are very evenly matched, with a wide range of available cab styles. Which you choose depends on your hauling habits and national loyalties. (compare prices)
• 2007 Toyota Tundra (*est. $22,290 to $32,725) >> Where to buy	Large pickup truck: Best utility. Redesigned for the 2007 model year, the Toyota Tundra meets or exceeds performance of the Chevrolet Silverado, the other leader in reviews of full-sized pickups. Where the Silverado has better road manners overall, the Tundra edges the Silverado in hauling ability, torque and steering precision, with a huge cabin and lots of storage flexibility. But most reviews say the Silverado is a more comfortable truck, and some say the Tundra's interior design and trim materials aren't as attractive. The Tundra also excels in safety, with standard stability control and side-curtain airbags (optional on the Silverado). (compare prices)
• 2007 Honda Ridgeline (*est. $27,800 to $32,940) >> Where to buy	Best mid-sized pickup. The Honda Ridgeline was a critical favorite when it was introduced in 2006, and reviews say it's still the best mid-sized pickup, with a great blend of utility and car-like comfort along with above-average reliability and gas mileage. Towing isn't a strong suit of the Ridgeline; rather, reviews say the Honda truck is a great commuter pickup -- with a passenger-friendly interior and ride quality. A locking storage space underneath the trunk bed and a tailgate that either lies flat or swivels to the side are unique features that enhance flexibility. (compare prices)
• 2007 Toyota Tacoma (*est. $14,180 to $24,635) >> Where to buy	Best compact pickup truck. In truck reviews, the Toyota Tacoma is the best small pickup, besting competitors like the Ford Ranger and Nissan Frontier. The Tacoma is also one of the most fuel-efficient pickups you can buy, especially when equipped with its base four-cylinder engine (though the smaller engine doesn't pack much punch for towing or off-road driving). When equipped with the larger V-6 engine, the Tacoma is great off-road, though the ride is stiff compared to trucks like the Honda Ridgeline. A couple of reviews also say the seating position is a little low, which can hamper visibility. But if your hauling needs mainly consist of trips to Home Depot and Costco, and you don't need towing or off-roading capability, the base-level Tacoma is just about the least expensive, most efficient small pickup you can buy. (compare prices)
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Updated February 2007

The most useful pickup truck reviews are those that compare pickups head to head, preferably pitting the most competitive trucks against one another. We found several reviews that do just that -- directly comparing handling, power, ride quality and comfort between the Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Silverado, Nissan Titan and Ford F-150, among others. Edmunds.com compares three of these in a head-to-head test (advantage Tundra), while Cars.com also road tests three of these trucks (advantage again to Tundra). Motor Trend covers the major pickup competitors (Silverado wins) and Truckin' magazine road tests six trucks (Silverado is top-rated).

We also found good single-truck road tests at Consumer Guide, Kelley Blue Book and Forbes Autos, but these reviews don't compare trucks to each other side by side. Consumer Reports is a disappointment in the truck category. At press time, editors had still not reviewed the two most significant pickups for the 2007 model year, the redesigned Toyota Tundra (*est. $22,290 to $32,725) and Chevrolet Silverado (*est. $17,015 to $38,990).

With the introduction of the new Tundra and Silverado pickups, two top pickups from last year, the Ford F-150 (*est. $18,275 to $33,125) and the Nissan Titan (*est. $23,700 to 36,200) have lost some luster. In a three-truck comparison at Edmunds.com, the Nissan Titan finishes behind the Tundra and the Silverado, though not by a huge margin. Editors fault the Titan mainly for its "skittish" performance on gravel roads, while the other two trucks handled more confidently. Editors also found small issues including dim headlights and some harder-to-use cabin controls. Still, the pickup is commended for its "trucklike honesty." In a seven-truck comparison at Truckin' magazine, results differ a bit from Edmunds.com. Although the Chevrolet Silverado is still judged best, the Nissan Titan is said to handle well off-road - editors call it a "meat-and-potatoes" pickup with no surprises.

The Ford F-150 was last redesigned in 2004, and will likely see a redesign for the 2009 model year. Reviews say that alongside the Chevy Silverado and Toyota Tundra, the F-150 pickup looks a little dated. Editors at Truckin' call it "tired." Reviews say its engine isn't as smooth as the competition. But the F-150 is the most popular pickup in North America, with a fiercely loyal fan base. If you're trying to decide between the two biggest American competitors, the Chevrolet Silverado outclasses the Ford F-150 in this year's reviews. ... Continued

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# of Picks	Model (with retailer links)	details from Edmunds.com
5	Chevrolet Silverado (*est. $17,015 to $38,990)	details
5	Toyota Tundra (*est. $22,290 to $32,725)	details
3	Toyota Tacoma (*est. $14,180 to $24,635)	details
2	Chevrolet Avalanche (*est. $32,135 to $35,840)	details
2	Honda Ridgeline (*est. $27,800 to $32,940)	details
1 each	Ford Ranger , Mazda B2300 , Nissan Titan, Lincoln Mark LT , Nissan Frontier , Dodge Dakota , Chevrolet Colorado , Cadillac Escalade EXT, Ford Explorer Sport Trac , Ford F-150

The Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tundra share the most amount of press in 2007 due to their introductions or redesigns, respectively. Each truck is slightly better for different needs. The Silverado scores for car-like comfort, while the Tundra gets slightly better scores for its drivetrain and utility. The Toyota Tacoma is the top compact truck. The Honda Ridgeline, which made a big splash when it was introduced in 2006, is a good mid-sized option, and it's less expensive, with better fuel economy than the Chevrolet Avalanche and its midgate extendable truck bed.

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