Top Full Size Trucks for 2011 Full size pickup trucks are trucks that are capable of hauling heaving loads. The majority of full size pickup trucks can carry a load of 1,000 pounds (450 kg) in their rear bed, while some can carry much more. However, a vehicle is not considered to be a full size pickup truck unless it can haul at least 1,000 pounds in the read bed.

	Many of the best full size truck options on the market have a bed that can accommodate, at minimum, a 4 foot (1.2m) x 8 ft (2.4m) sheet of plywood. The reason for this is that many full size pickup trucks are driven by constructions workers, so making a rear bed this size was a practical consideration for the manufacturers. Most full size pickup trucks feature one set of tires, and are either rear-wheel drive or four wheel drive models. However, if you need to carry a very heavy load the best full size truck for you will be one with double rear tires. The double tires are set up with one tire on each side of the axle and help in towing heavy trailers, or larger loads of cargo. Popular Full Size Truck Gasoline Powered Vehicles Popular full size pickup trucks include models by Ford, GMC and Toyota. Ford’s long standing full size pickup trucks with the most popularity have been the Ford F-150 series. Toyota gained popularity in 2010 with the safety features on the Toyota Tundra, and the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid continues to be popular among advocates of greener automobiles who embrace the full size electric truck. Of course many truck drivers will tell you that the best full size truck is a truck that runs on gas. There will always be people who are not willing to embrace new technologies such as a full size electric truck. These are the same people who adhere to the standard of “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. However, more forward thinking consumers are willing to look at the benefits of a full size electric truck and are willing to investigate how the new technology could serve their full size pickup trucks functionality. However, if you are one of the “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” crowd there’s nothing wrong with that and this article can lead you to the best full size truck that fits your needs too. Top Full Size Pickup Trucks To learn more about popular full sized trucks, you can visit the U.S. News & World Report Reviews and Rankings article listing what they feel are the best full size pickup trucks for 2010. You can view the review at http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/Full-Size-Pickup-Trucks/. Some of the manufacturer’s models listed in this review include the 2010 Chevy Silverado, the 2010 Ford F-150, the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, the 2010 Nissan Tundra as well as the models reviewed below in this article and many other full size pickup trucks. 2010 Ford F-150 The Ford F-150 remains a popular model in full size pickup trucks. Ford is equated with the marketing concept of “Built Ford Tough” which is exactly what a pickup truck driver wants in a vehicle. Engineered to withstand multiple terrain issues and haul a sizeable load, the Ford F-150 remains a driver favorite as one of the best full size pickup trucks on the market. You can learn more about the 2010 Ford F-150 at the official website located at http://www.fordvehicles.com/trucks/f150/. 2010 Toyota Tundra The Toyota Tundra is another popular full size pickup truck that operates on a traditional gasoline powered engine. At their official website located at http://www.toyota.com/tundra/ you’ll note that their slogan is “Power and Efficiency. Like Steak And Eggs.” This is a sentiment that many full size pickup trucks driver’s can understand, and look for in a vehicle. The safety features on the 2010 Tundra include the Star Safety System™ which includes a four wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) that functions with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist Vehicle Stability Control technology. Add in the driver and passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, and the front, side and curtain airbags and you have a vehicle that makes driver’s feel safe and is safe to drive. Popular Full Size Electric Truck Model GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid The official website for the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid is accessible at http://www.gmc.com/sierra/1500/index.jsp. This work truck offers many interior and exterior features you would be hard pressed to find in another full size electric truck. One popular feature is the Driver Information system and communication tools such as available Bluetooth for hands free phone operation and a DVD entertainment system have consumers excited as well. In addition to fuel economy, this full size electric truck has considered driver and passenger comfort in their design. Front leather appointed bucked seats, power reclining and heated seats are all available on the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid. Safety is another consideration that has been well addressed in these full size pickup trucks. A rear camera is available, as head curtain side air bags. The dual stage front air bags come standard with the passenger sensing system and the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid can be equipped with Onstar technology for communication in the event your StabiliTrak system can’t keep an accident from happening and you need assistance. However, with all the built in safety mechanisms of the GMS Sierra 1500 Hybrid full size electric pickup trucks it is unlikely you will be responsible for any accidents as long as you remain awake and alert. Cars.com Review At http://www.cars.com/gmc/sierra-1500-hybrid/2010/ the Cars.com review on this full size electric truck is easily laid out for quick scanning. The information is organized into What We Like and What We Don’t categories as well as a New or Notable section. The GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid has a 332 horsepower, 6.0 liter V98 gas hybrid engine under the hood. To learn more about the features and what Cars.com likes and doesn’t about this popular full size electric truck you can read the review.

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