Top 10 best used pickups

Top 10 best used pickups

Discover our selection of the 10 best used pickups you can easily find on the market in 2026.

We present the main highlights of each model, regardless of the model year.


1. Used RAM 1500: the best balance of comfort and power

Having begun its current generation in 2019, it is impossible not to include the RAM 1500 among the best used pickups.

In 2026, the RAM 1500 features the largest central touchscreen in the segment, as well as a few exclusive features, and it has long been one of the most advanced pickups on the market.

front side view of a 2021 RAM 1500

In general, the RAM 1500 ranks among the most powerful full-size trucks each year, which makes it an excellent choice on the used market.

front side view of a 2021 Ford F-150

2. Used Ford F-150: the most popular in Canada

As the most popular used model in Canada, used Ford F-150 trucks can sometimes be harder to find because of their popularity. As a result, it can also be more difficult to find a Ford F-150 at a reasonable price.

Depending on the year, the Ford F-150 usually offers excellent towing capacity, at the cost of a cabin that is a bit less comfortable than a pickup like the RAM 1500.

3. Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500: proven toughness

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is generally one of the more affordable full-size trucks.

However, it shows toughness that has stood the test of time, often boasting maximum towing capacities comparable to the Ford F-150.

front side view of a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
front side view of a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500

4. Used GMC Sierra 1500: a more upscale take on the Silverado

As a rule, a GMC Sierra 1500 of the same year as a Silverado will offer similar performance, but with a more richly appointed interior.

As a result, it is generally a bit more expensive even on the used market, with an average price that often exceeds that of other trucks in the segment.

5. Used RAM 2500: ideal for intensive towing

Without a doubt one of the best used pickups for heavy towing, the RAM 2500 delivers more power and capability than the RAM 1500 while retaining the interior advantages and comfort already in place.

If you are looking for a pickup that works hard without compromising your comfort, you are looking for a RAM 2500.

front side view of a 2025 RAM 2500
front side view of a 2020 Ford Super duty

6. Used Ford Super Duty (F-250 / F-350): maximum capability

Like the Ford F-150, the F-250 and F-350 are generally the pickups that offer the best towing capacities and the best payload ratings each year.

So, if you want to save on a hard-working truck, a used Super Duty is a good choice.

7. Used Chevrolet Colorado: versatile midsize format

The Chevrolet Colorado, a midsize truck, is an excellent middle ground between a more agile car and a work truck.

It generally offers reasonable towing capabilities while delivering better fuel economy than a full-size truck.

front side view of a 2022
front side view of a 2021 Toyota Tacoma

8. Used Toyota Tacoma: recognized reliability

Toyota vehicles are known for their reliability, and the Tacoma is no exception. One of the most important factors when buying a used vehicle is its reliability.

While the Tacoma is never meant for heavy work, it remains a used vehicle that could serve you faithfully for a long time.

9. Used Nissan Frontier: an affordable option

The Frontier, particularly an older model, is a solid choice if you are looking for an affordable vehicle. It is not the best equipped or the most powerful, but it gets the job done.

front side view of a 2022 Nissan Frontier
front side view of a 2021 Jeep Gladiator

10. Used Jeep Gladiator: the adventure-ready pickup

In a list of the best used or new pickups, the Jeep Gladiator deserves a spot. It is a more recent model, with the first model year dating back to 2020, so it can be harder to find on the used market.

However, it is a unique truck that blends Jeep off-road performance with work-ready capability worthy of one of the best small used pickups. If you are looking for an off-road truck, it is hard to do better than a Jeep Gladiator.

Summary table of the best used pickups

To guide you toward the best used pickup, here is a summary of the 10 trucks presented above.

We also included the start date of the current generation, so you know which model years are a good starting point for you to get modern performance and technology.

The 10 best used pickups: at a glance

Pickup Start of current generation Type of truck
RAM 1500 2019 Full-size truck
RAM 2500 2019 Heavy-duty truck
Ford F-150 2021 Full-size truck
Ford Super Duty 2021 Heavy-duty truck
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019 Full-size truck
Chevrolet Colorado 2023 Midsize truck
GMC Sierra 1500 2019 Full-size truck
Toyota Tacoma 2024 Midsize truck
Nissan Frontier 2022 Midsize truck
Jeep Gladiator 2020 (start of production) Midsize truck

To find a used pickup you can count on, visit Rive-Sud Chrysler, your dealership in Brossard, near Montreal.

rear side view of a 2021 RAM 2500