Get ready for the truck and SUV market to have drastic changes. There are new trucks worth waiting for and two rugged SUVs that are about to challenge industry leaders. Some of these new cars are rugged off-roaders, and others are futuristic EVs. 

5 new trucks worth waiting for 

1. Toyota Stout 

The first new truck that’s worth waiting for is the upcoming Toyota Stout. Although, it could go by a different name. What we do know is that Toyota is building a compact truck to battle the Ford Maverick. 

There have been a few different concept trucks, such as the Toyota ECU and larger EV, that may provide clues about its style. However, most critics expect the tiny truck to borrow styling cues from the Tacoma and Tundra. 

It’s expected to be a rugged option that’s based on the Toyota RAV4 or Toyota Corolla Cross. Rumors have suggested that hybrid and electric powertrains will be available. 

Also, this lifestyle truck is expected to start between $28,000 – $30,000. It could debut in time for 2026, but it will probably debut as a 2027 model. 

2. Ford EV truck 

You’ve probably heard that a new Ford EV truck is in the works. It could be rugged, but it could be for the city. Recent clues about the upcoming $30,000 electric truck suggest that the new option will be like anything we’ve ever seen. 

For example, it will ride on Ford’s new universal EV platform and will be constructed out of three pieces. Ford is investing $5 billion into new facilities to build this truck and other EVs that will use the platform. 

Plus, other automakers such as Tesla have mentioned the idea of building a vehicle with three large pieces, but never tried to do it. 

Ford is taking a pretty big gamble to build a vehicle that has more passenger space than the Toyota RAV4 with a frunk and bed. Plus, it’s supposed to be as fast as the Ford Mustang EcoBoost, which can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 5.6 seconds. 

3. Ram Dakota 

Get ready to go mid-size with Ram again. Stellantis has committed to building something like the Ram Dakota in Illinois. But this truck could still go by another name. 

The Ram Rampage in South America may have gotten your motor running. However, that’s a compact truck, and Americans are getting something larger. It’s coming after the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma. 

It could share a platform with the Jeep Gladiator. Also, while information about the powertrain has been scarce, it’s safe to expect a hybrid option as interest in electric trucks fades. It could also gain a PHEV powertrain. 

Pricing is expected to start around $35,000. We might see the new Ram truck by the end of 2027. But it might be a 2028 model. 

4. Hyundai truck 

Get excited as Hyundai enters the chat with a new mid-size truck that will arrive before 2030. Don’t expect the new option to be like the compact unibody Hyundai Santa Cruz. Hyundai has shared that this truck will have a rugged body-on-frame build. 

It’s looking to battle the Toyota Tacoma with off-roading glory. It could have an electric variant. However, the new Hyundai truck is expected to be a hybrid. According to Car and Driver, rumors suggest that it will share an engine with the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid. 

The truck will be developed in house as Hyundai plans to build other options for South America with General Motors. Pricing should start around $35,000 to remain competitive in the segment. 

5. Nissan truck 

Last on this list of new trucks worth waiting for is a mysterious option from Nissan and Mitsubishi. The pair is working together to craft what could be the successor to the Nissan Frontier. 

But some rumors suggest that the new Nissan truck will be a compact model instead. It’s unclear if options like the Toyota Tacoma or Ford Maverick are being targeted. Plus, there could be two different options based on twins. 

The Nissan variant is expected to have a plug-in hybrid powertrain, while the Mitsubishi model might be fully electric. Plus, both models are intended to be crafted for the North American market. 

Some clues claim that the new Nissan truck will arrive in 2027. But we might not see it until 2023. Also, pricing will vary based on its size. 

Two new SUVs worth waiting for 

1. Nissan Xterra 

Someone tell the Toyota 4Runner to move over, because the Nissan Frontier is making a comeback. It will return to North America in 2028 as a rugged body-on-frame off-roading SUV. 

Some Nissan fans will be excited to learn that the Xterra is no longer planning to have a fully electric powertrain. It will be a hybrid vehicle, but rumors suggest that it could have a gas-powered V6 engine as well. 

It will share a platform with the next-generation Nissan Frontier. If it starts for under $40,000, then it will undercut the starting price of the Toyota 4Runner. 

2. Hyundai SUV 

Remember that rugged off-roading Hyundai truck from earlier? Well, it’s going to have an SUV twin. I’ve been off-roading in the Hyundai Santa Fe, and it’s extremely impressive for a unibody model. 

But the new Hyundai SUV will have a body-on-frame build to be an even more capable option that’s also gunning for the Toyota 4Runner and Jeep Wrangler. It will also join rivals in the hybrid space. 

Both the new Hyundai truck and SUV are expected to be produced in North America to skirt around tariffs. Hyundai has plenty of facilities in the south east for building vehicles.