The 5 most high-tech trucks on the market
1. The Ford F-Series Super Duty line is probably one of the best out there. The Super Duty will get the job done with a conventional towing capacity of 21,000 pounds.
But it also offers adaptive cruise control and collision warning. The F-Series also has four cameras to provide 360-degree views on the infotainment screen.
The truck also comes with Trailer Reverse Guidance to aid with backing up by offering visual cues and tips, something that can be difficult with a loaded trunk.
2. The 2017 GM Canyon Denali has a maximum trailer tow rating of up to 7,000 pounds. It also comes with some fun little perks like a heated steering wheel.
The truck will hit the market in 2017.
The Denali has both a 7-inch diagonal touchscreen radio and a separate full-color information center. It offers 4G WiFi connectivity for up to seven devices.
The truck also has some semi-autonomous functions, like forward collision alert and lane departure warning.
3. The 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 provides up to 10,030 pound towing capacity. You can also start it up remotely and take advantage of dual climate control.
You can get the new Dodge Ram this fall.
It comes with a rear park assist and optional rear back-up camera
It comes with an 8.4-inch touchscreen that lets you toggle between the rear back-up camera and cargo camera. The truck also comes with remote start.
4. The Mitsubishi L200, which isn't available in the US, comes with just over 9,000 pounds of total load capacity. For UK drivers looking for a solid truck, the L200 also comes with semi-autonomous features like lane-departure warning.
The truck starts at $23,367 (£17,499)
The L200 also comes with a feature called Trailer Stability Assist that helps keep trailer in lane when there are side winds or other factors causing a lack of stability. It also offers a 7-inch color screen with navigation and radio, cruise control, and keyless entry.
5. Lastly, the 2017 Toyota Tacoma can tow up to 6,800 pounds. It comes with Trailer Sway Control to ensure the trailer stays inside the lane.
The Tacoma starts at $24,120.
The truck also comes with other tech features like a rear parking assist sonar, blind spot monitor, and rear cross-traffic alert to make sure you don't hit anything while pulling out.
It also offers keyless entry and wireless charging inside the truck.
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