2021 Four Wheeler Pickup Truck of the Year Specs
Digging into the Nitty-Gritty Details
2021 GMC Canyon AT4
Base Price: $40,000
Price As Tested: $42,585
Options As Tested: GMC Infotainment System With Navigation ($995), Driver Alert Package ($395), Destination Charge ($1,195)
Engine
Type: 3.6L DOHC V-6
Bore X Stroke: 3.74 x 3.37
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Horsepower: 308 @ 6,800 RPM
Torque: 275 @ 4,000 RPM
Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded
Drivetrain
Transmission: 8-speed 8L45 automatic
Ratios (:1): 1st: 4.62, 2nd: 3.04, 3rd: 2.07, 4th: 1.66, 5th: 1.26, 6th: 1.00, 7th: 0.85, 8th: 0.66, R:3.93
Axle Ratio (:1): 3.42
Low-Range Ratio (:1): 2.72
Crawl Ratio (:1): 42.97
Frame/Body
Frame: Steel, ladder type
Body: Steel
Suspension
Front: Independent with twin-tube coilover shocks
Rear: Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage leaf springs and twin-tube shocks
Brakes
Front: 12.20-inch vented disc
Rear: 12.75-inch vented disc
Wheels/Tires
Wheels: 17x8-inch painted aluminum
Tires: 265/65R17 Goodyear Duratrac
Fuel Economy
EPA (City/Hwy/Comb): 17/24/19
Observed (Ave/Best): 16.68/22.57
Dimensions/Capacities
Curb Weight: 4,425 pounds
Wheelbase: 128.3 inches
Overall Length: 212.4 inches
Overall Width: 74.3 inches
Height: 70.6 inches
Track F/R: 62.4 inches / 62.4 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance: 8.2 inches
Turning Diameter: 41.3 feet
Approach Angle: TBD
Departure Angle: TBD
Breakover Angle: TBD
GVWR: 6,000 pounds
Maximum Payload: 1,531 pounds
Maximum Towing: 7,000 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 21 gallons
Tested Performance
0-60 MPH: 7.32 seconds
Quarter-Mile: 15.59 seconds @ 92.1 mph
Braking (60-0): 171.34 feet
Ramp Travel Index: 384.28
2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave
Base Price: $43,875
Price As Tested: $64,840
Options As Tested: Firecracker Red ($245), Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats ($1,595), Trailer Tow Package ($350), Cold Weather Group ($995), Premium LED Lighting Group ($1,295), 8.4-inch Radio ($1,895), Jeep Active Safety Group ($895), Adaptive Cruise Control ($795), Auxiliary Switch Group ($295), Hardtop Headliner by Mopar ($555), Cargo Management Group ($895), Roll-up Tonneau Cover ($595), 8-Speed Automatic Transmission ($2,000), Remote Keyless Entry ($545), Body-Color Freedom Top Hard Top ($2,395), Mopar Rock Sliders ($1,050), Body-Color Fender Flares ($695), Wireless Bluetooth Speaker ($295), 17-inch Low-Gloss Black Wheels ($995), Spray-in Bedliner by Mopar ($495), Forward-Facing TrailCam ($595), Destination Charge ($1,495)
Engine
Type: 3.6L DOHC Pentastar V-6
Bore X Stroke: 3.78 x 3.27
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Horsepower: 285 @ 6,400 rpm
Torque: 260 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded
Drivetrain
Transmission: 8-speed 850RE automatic
Ratios (:1): 1st: 4.71, 2nd: 3.13, 3rd: 2.10, 4th: 1.67, 5th: 1.28, 6th: 1.00, 7th: 0.84, 8th: 0.67, R: 3.30
Axle Ratio (:1): 4.10
Low-Range Ratio (:1): 2.72
Crawl Ratio (:1): 52.52
Frame/Body
Frame: Steel, ladder type
Body: Steel and aluminum
Suspension
Front: Solid axle, link-coil with Fox 2.5-inch internal bypass dampers and Fox hydraulic jounce bumpers
Rear: Solid axle, link-coil with Fox 2.5-inch internal bypass dampers
Brakes
Front: 12.9-inch vented disc
Rear: 13.6-inch vented disc
Wheels/Tires
Wheels: 17x7.5-inch painted aluminum
Tires: LT285/70R17 Falken Wildpeak A/T
Fuel Economy
EPA (City/Hwy/Comb): 17/22/19
Observed (Ave/Best): 15.52/19.36
Dimensions/Capacities
Curb Weight: 4,974 pounds
Wheelbase: 137.3 inches
Overall Length: 218.0 inches
Overall Width: 73.8 inches
Height: 74.1 inches (hardtop)
Track F/R: 65 inches / 65 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance: 11.6 inches
Turning Diameter: 45.0 feet
Approach Angle: 44.7 degrees
Departure Angle: 25.5 degrees
Breakover Angle: 20.9 degrees
GVWR: 6,250 pounds
Maximum Payload: 1,200 pounds
Maximum Towing: 6,000 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 22 gallons
Tested Performance
0-60 MPH: 8.73 seconds
Quarter Mile: 16.74 seconds @ 83.7 mph
Braking (60-0): 131.00 feet
Ramp Travel Index: 432.24
2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
Base Price: $43,875
Price As Tested: $64,495
Options As Tested: Billet Silver Metalic ($245), Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats ($1,595), Trailer Tow Package ($350), Cold Weather Group ($995), Premium LED Lighting Group ($1,295), 8.4-inch Radio ($1,895), Jeep Active Safety Group ($895), Cargo Management Group ($895), Roll-up Tonneau Cover ($595), 8-Speed Automatic Transmission ($2,000), 3.0L V-6 Turbo Diesel Engine ($4,000), Remote Keyless Entry ($545), Winch-Capable Steel Front Bumper ($845), Wireless Bluetooth Speaker ($295), Premium Black Sunrider Soft Top ($595), 17-inch Low-Gloss Black Wheels ($995), Spray-in Bedliner by Mopar ($495), Forward-Facing TrailCam ($595), Destination Charge ($1,495)
Engine
Bore X Stroke: 3.27 x 3.60
Compression Ratio: 16.0:1
Horsepower: 260 @ 3,600 rpm
Torque: 442 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm
Fuel Type: Ultra-low sulfer diesel
Drivetrain
Transmission: 8-speed 8HP75 Automatic
Ratios (:1): 1st: 4.71, 2nd: 3.13, 3rd: 2.10, 4th: 1.67, 5th: 1.28, 6th: 1.00, 7th: 0.84, 8th: 0.67, R: 3.30
Axle Ratio (:1): 3.73
Low-Range Ratio (:1): 4.0
Crawl Ratio (:1): 70.27
Frame/Body
Frame: Steel, ladder type
Body: Steel and aluminum
Suspension
Front: Solid-axle, link-coil with Fox 2.0-inch monotube dampers
Rear: Solid-axle, link-coil with Fox 2.0-inch monotube dampers
Brakes
Front: 12.9-inch vented disc
Rear: 13.6-inch vented disc
Wheels/Tires
Wheels: 17x7.5-inch painted aluminum
Tires: LT285/70R17 Falken Wildpeak M/T
Fuel Economy
EPA (City/Hwy/Comb): 21/27/24
Observed (Ave/Best): 19.45/21.20
Dimensions/Capacities
Curb Weight: 5,352 pounds
Wheelbase: 137.3 inches
Overall Length: 218.0 inches
Overall Width: 73.8 inches
Height: 76.1 inches (soft-top)
Track F/R: 64.4 inches / 64.4 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance: 11.1 inches
Turning Diameter: 44.8 feet
Approach Angle: 43.3 degrees
Departure Angle: 26.0 degrees
Breakover Angle: 20.3 degrees
GVWR: 6,250 pounds
Maximum Payload: 1,075 pounds
Maximum Towing: 6,000 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 18.3 gallons
Tested Performance
0-60 MPH: 8.91 seconds
Quarter Mile: 16.90 seconds @ 83.8 mph
Braking (60-0): 136.72 feet
Ramp Travel Index: 558.58
2021 Nissan Titan Pro4X
Base Price: $50,290
Price As Tested: $60,640
Options As Tested: Pro4X Utility Package ($2,190), Pro4X Convenience Package ($3,390), Pro4X Moonroof Package ($1,490), Pro4X Mud Flaps ($285), Pro4X Rugged Step Boards ($1,050), Illuminated Kick Plate ($350), Destination Charge ($1,595)
Engine
Bore X Stroke: 3.86 x 3.62
Compression Ratio: 11.2:1
Horsepower: 400 @ 5,800 rpm
Torque: 413 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Drivetrain
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Ratios (:1): 1st: 5.425, 2nd: 3.263, 3rd: 2.225, 4th: 1.649, 5th: 1.221, 6th: 1.000, 7th: 0.862, 8th, 0.713, 9th: 0.597, R: 4.799
Axle Ratio (:1): 3.692
Low-Range Ratio (:1): 2.72
Crawl Ratio (:1): 54.48
Frame/Body
Frame: Steel, ladder type
Body: Steel
Suspension
Front: Double-wishbone with Bilstein monotube coilover dampers
Rear: Solid axle with multi-leaf springs and Bilstein monotube dampers
Brakes
Front: 13.78-inch vented disc
Rear: 13.58-inch vented disc
Wheels/Tires
Wheels: 18x8-inch painted aluminum
Tires: 275/70R18 General Grabber ATP
Fuel Economy
EPA (City/Hwy/Comb): 15/20/17
Observed (Ave/Best): 13.44/14.32
Dimensions/Capacities
Curb Weight: 5,798 pounds
Wheelbase: 139.8 inches
Overall Length: 229.5 inches
Overall Width: 80.7 inches
Height: 77.2 inches
Track F/R: 68.1 inches / 68.1 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance: 9.8 inches
Turning Diameter: 48 feet
Approach Angle: 22.8 degrees
Departure Angle: 23.0 degrees
Breakover Angle: 21.7 degrees
GVWR: 7,300 pounds
Maximum Payload: 1,650 pounds
Maximum Towing: 9,210 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 26 gallons
Tested Performance
0-60 MPH: 7.76 seconds
Quarter Mile: 16.06 seconds @ 91.3 mph
Braking (60-0): 128.10 feet
Ramp Travel Index: 404.91
2021 Ram 1500 TRX
Base Price: $69,995
Price As Tested: $89,165
Options As Tested: Hydro-Blue Pearl Paint ($100), Two-Tone Paint ($250), Technology Group ($1,095), Trailer Tow Group ($195), Advanced Safety Group ($995), Bed Utility Group ($845), TRX Carbon Fiber Package ($1,295), TRX Level 2 Equipment Group ($7,920), Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover ($695), Rock Rails by Mopar ($995), 19 Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System ($1,195), 18x9-inch Beadlock Capable Wheels ($1,895), Destination Charge ($1,695)
Engine
Type: 6.2L Supercharged Hemi V-8
Bore X Stroke: 4.09 x 3.58
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Horsepower: 702 @ 6,100 rpm
Torque: 650 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Drivetrain
Transmission: 8-speed 8HP95 automatic
Ratios (:1): 1st: 4.17, 2nd: 3.14, 3rd: 2.11, 4th: 1.67, 5th: 1.29, 6th: 1.00, 7th: 0.84, 8th: 0.67, R: 3.30
Axle Ratio (:1): 3.55
Low-Range Ratio (:1): 2.64
Crawl Ratio (:1): 39.08
Frame/Body
Frame: Steel, ladder type
Body: Steel
Suspension
Front: Independent with upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, and Bilstein Blackhawk e2 active performance dampers
Rear: Solid axle, five-link with track bar, coil springs, and Bilstein Blackhawk e2 active performance dampers
Brakes
Front: 15.0-inch vented disc
Rear: 15.0-inch vented disc
Wheels/Tires
Wheels: 18x8-inch painted aluminum, beadlock capable
Tires: 325/65R18 Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Fuel Economy
EPA (City/Hwy/Comb): 10/12/14
Observed (Ave/Best): 9.87/10.64
Dimensions/Capacities
Curb Weight: 6,350 pounds
Wheelbase: 145.1 inches
Overall Length: 232.9 inches
Overall Width: 88.0 inches
Height: 80.9 inches
Track F/R: 74.5 inches / 74.1 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance: 8.0 inches
Turning Diameter: 48.3 feet
Approach Angle: 30.2 degrees
Departure Angle: 23.5 degrees
Breakover Angle: 21.9 degrees
GVWR: 7,800 pounds
Maximum Payload: 1,310 pounds
Maximum Towing: 8,100 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 33 gallons
Tested Performance
0-60 MPH: 4.36 seconds
Quarter Mile: 12.92 @ 109.2 mph
Braking (60-0): 129.70 feet
Ramp Travel Index: 528.55
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Jason Gonderman was born and raised in sunny Southern California and grew up with subscriptions to 4-Wheel & Off-Road, Four Wheeler, and many other off-road magazines. The off-road bug bit hard after a summer building up a Baja Bug with friends to drive in the sand dunes of Glamis (Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area). After that it was over and he bought his first 4wd vehicle, a 1999 Ford Ranger that eventually transformed into a capable desert pre-runner and back-country adventurer. Jason has logged thousands of miles off-road in many different terrains and vehicles. He has raced the Baja 1000, participated in the Ultimate Adventure, and covered Top Truck Challenge, Diesel Power Challenge, Real Truck Club Challenge, and many other big name events. When not behind the computer Jason can be found fabricating truck parts, shooting short-course off-road races, riding dirt bikes with his wife, or participating in any sort of other 'extreme' activity.
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