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Ranked: 10 best-selling new trucks in the U.S. in 2020

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull
Feb 4, 2020, 3:27 pm

GMC trucks are usually near the top of the list of best-selling trucks.

Photo courtesy of GMC

There's no denying that Americans love their trucks. They buy them for work and play, off-roading and road tripping. The ways U.S. buyers use their trucks are as diverse as the truck styles themselves.

Below is a list of the best-selling trucks through December 31, 2020. Most truck manufacturers have moved to reporting their sales results quarterly. The rankings in this article have been determined using sales numbers provided by the individual automobile manufacturers.

Sales numbers are final for the 2020 reporting year.

See the 2020's best-selling SUVS here and best-selling cars here. To see 2019's best-selling new trucks, click here.

No. 10 - Nissan Frontier (36,845 sold)

2020 Nissan Frontier
Photo courtesy of Nissan North America

Nissan has continually updated the Frontier over the years. For the 2020 model year, the truck got Nissan's new, next-gen engine. It also comes with a standard 7-inch infotainment screen, rearview camera, and Bluetooth. The Frontier still has a very low starting price compared to other midsize trucks.

No. 9 - Jeep Gladiator (77,542 sold)

2021 Jeep Gladiator

Photo courtesy of FCA US LLC

Jeep started selling its Gladiator pickup truck in 2019 with plenty of orders already on the books. The four-door all-terrain vehicle can town, haul, conquer, and ford, easily winning the hearts of Jeep brand enthusiasts.

No. 8 - Chevrolet Colorado (96,283 sold)

2020 Chevrolet Colorado

Photo courtesy of Chevrolet

The Chevrolet Colorado benefits from its strong engine lineup, diverse array of build options, comfortable ride, and high towing capacity. For the 2020 model year the Colorado has gotten an updated infotainment system and an extended list of standard and available features.

No. 7 - Ford Ranger (101,486 sold)

2020 Ford Ranger

Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company

The Ford Ranger made a big splash when it was introduced, giving American buyers a smaller Ford truck to spend their money on yet again. Though it wasn't a completely new truck when it made its U.S. debut, Ford engineers had significantly modified the model for North American customizers, making it plenty off-road capable and a viable daily driver.

No. 6 - Toyota Tundra (109,203 sold)

2020 Toyota Tundra

Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc.

There's a redesigned Toyota Tundra on the horizon but that hasn't stopped Toyota from selling a significant number of current model year Tundras. The model has a dated interior and is fuel inefficient, but it's comfortable and has a long list of standard and available features.

No. 5 - Toyota Tacoma (238,806 sold)

2020 Toyota Tacoma

Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc.

The Toyota Tacoma is the top-selling midsize truck in the U.S. It got a host of new equipment for the 2020 model year including standard Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa integration. There's an available 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat and a larger touch screen as well.

No. 4 - GMC Sierra (253,016 sold)

2020 GMC Sierra

Photo courtesy of GMC

Reviewers generally agree that the GMC Sierra has a great exterior but that its interior is lacking the refinement expected at its price point. Still, it's an incredibly capable truck, especially in its heavy-duty variants. The GMC Sierra 2500 AT4 is one of the best trucks you can buy if you want to match off-road prowess with on-road comfort and towing/hauling capability.

No. 3 - Ram Trucks (563,676 sold)

2020 Ram 1500

Photo courtesy of FCA US LLC

With a combination of sales from the Ram 1500 and HD pickups, Ram's pickups take third place in U.S. truck sales. Ram has found a winning formula that combines the expected capability of a truck with the refined interior more commonly found in premium or luxury SUV.

No. 2 - Chevrolet Silverado (594,094 sold)

2020 Chevrolet Silverado

Photo courtesy of Chevrolet

After a strong first quarter, Chevrolet is back in the No. 2 slot in the three-way Big Three battle for full-size truck supremacy. The Silverado is one of the most capable trucks on the market today, but is dogged by its interior design and materials choices.

No. 1 - Ford F-Series (787,372 sold)

2020 Ford Super Duty

Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company

Ford still reigns supreme. With a diverse lineup of trucks, from the F-150 to the Super Duty and beyond, that features a number of best-in-class descriptions the automaker, Ford continues to give customers the capability and refinement they expect, which adding in fresh technology with every refresh and redesign.

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