Pickuptrucks.com asked the five USA manufacturers of full size "half-ton" pickups (Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Toyota and Nissan) to submit the best truck they could make for under $30K. After extensive testing, Pickuptrucks.com decided that the Dodge ST quad cab was the best of the bunch. Second place went to the Toyota Tundra.
Here is the results page
http://special-reports.pickuptrucks.com/2011/09/30k-shootout-results.html
And here's the home page for the test
http://special-reports.pickuptrucks.com/2011-30k-shootout.html
Choosing a winner in this test depends on your priorities. Ford submitted a standard cab with V8, and was criticized for lack of space for passengers. The winning Dodge was a crew cab model. The Tundra was first or second in almost all tests, but was criticized for its low fuel economy and bulky "big truck" feel. You'll have to read the tests and decide what matters to you.
Here is the results page
http://special-reports.pickuptrucks.com/2011/09/30k-shootout-results.html
And here's the home page for the test
http://special-reports.pickuptrucks.com/2011-30k-shootout.html
Choosing a winner in this test depends on your priorities. Ford submitted a standard cab with V8, and was criticized for lack of space for passengers. The winning Dodge was a crew cab model. The Tundra was first or second in almost all tests, but was criticized for its low fuel economy and bulky "big truck" feel. You'll have to read the tests and decide what matters to you.
