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Car shoppers looking for a new pickup are undoubtedly aware that it’s pretty difficult to find a new vehicle right now. It might even feel impossible. It isn’t, but it certainly is challenging, and it helps to know where to look. The ongoing microchip shortage and supply chain disruptions have left car manufacturers scrambling to produce enough vehicles to meet demand. Two trucks are the best pickup trucks to buy right now, because they have the highest inventory, making them the easiest to find.

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The 2021 Jeep Gladiator is the midsize pickup that is one of the best trucks to buy right now

If you’re in the market for a new midsize pickup truck, you have some decisions to make. There are lots of great options in the midsize truck segment, but how many of them are available? The 2021 Jeep Gladiator is. It’s one of the pickup trucks with the highest inventory, making it a great option for someone who needs a truck right now.

Car and Driver pokes some fun at the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, asking if it’s a Wrangler that thinks it’s a truck, or a truck that thinks it’s a Wrangler. They’re not too far off. The 2021 Jeep Gladiator looks like a Jeep Wrangler with an extended bed.

The 2021 Jeep Gladiator has seating for five passengers, which is generous. You can get the Gladiator with one of two engines. The first is a 3.6-liter V6 capable of 285-hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. The second is a 3.0-liter V6 that can do 260-hp and 442 lb-ft of torque. The Gladiator comes with four-wheel drive and gets 16-17 mpg in the city, and 22-23 mpg on the highway.

The 2021 Ford F-150 is the full-size pickup with the highest inventory

The 2021 Ford F-150 has the most inventory of any full-size pickup truck. This is good news for most truck shoppers, as the Ford F-150 continues to be one of the best-selling pickup trucks, regardless of inventory. The fact that there are more available than any other large pickup only adds to its appeal.

The 2021 Ford F-150 has seating for anywhere between three and five passengers. There are tons of engine options in the 2021 Ford F-150, but the base is a 3.3-liter V6 that can put out 290-hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. Other powertrains include a hybrid option, which is becoming an increasingly popular option. The 2021 F-150 can get up to 25 mpg in the city and up to 27 mph on the highway.

The 2021 Ram 1500 is the runner up in the full-size pickup category

Car and Driver notes that while the 2021 Ford F-150 is currently the best pickup to buy right now as far as inventory goes, the 2021 Ram 1500 is a close second. This isn’t a surprise, considering the Ram’s popularity. The 2021 Ram 1500 is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick, which is a huge selling point for people looking for a family truck, or those who prioritize safety.

The 2021 Ram 1500 can seat up to six passengers, depending on which one you buy. Its base engine is a 3.6-liter V6 that can put out 305-hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. Like the 2021 Ford F-150, the 2021 Ram 1500 has other available powertrains as well. The 2021 Ram 1500 can get up to 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.

If you need to buy a pickup truck right now or you just don’t want to wait, these three pickup trucks should be the easiest to find. That doesn’t mean that they’re offering what you’re looking for, but it’s a starting point. Using this list and then researching safety ratings, reliability, and customer satisfaction should help you find a pickup truck that you’ll be happy with for years to come.

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