It's no secret that the first time you drive a truck,
you fall in love – and for a good reason. They're practically indestructible, reasonably affordable,
give you that intimidating superiority on the road.
The only downside is how thirsty they can get. So what are some of the most innovative
new truck designs that will hit the market over the next couple of years?
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The future is here. The super sleek looking R1T is an electric pickup truck designed and
manufactured by American start-up company Rivian. They are looking to reward investor confidence
with a pick up that ticks all the boxes. The R1T seeks to exploit a gap in the
market – it is 100% electric and looking to compete directly with the Tesla CyberTruck.
It's no slouch, though, able to do anything asked of it with a smile.
Rivian is looking to show they can compete with other established manufacturers in the market
and deliver a product that can do everything a regular truck can – and more.
Another runner in the electric pick up race, the Bollinger B2, is another example of a
fully electric workhouse that can stand toe to toe with the fossil fuel burning big boys.
At its center beat not one but two electric hearts – dual motors capable of pumping out
a whopping 614hp. The battery supports a fast-charging mode making it perfect for
long trips or just mall crawling. Though its design looks dated and
almost agricultural by today's standards, the roof and door panels are fully removable,
so you can feel the wind blow through your hair as you drive.
Hummer has been consistently leading the way in luxury off-road vehicles for a long time now,
and their all-new EV edition is no different.
Thanks to old fashioned ingenuity and perhaps a little sorcery, the 1000hp engine can produce up
to an unbelievable 11,500-foot-pounds of torque – and do 0-60mph in a blisteringly quick 3 seconds!
The transparent roof panels remove quickly while retaining the protection of the car's frame.
Thanks to its 4-wheel steering, it can effectively "crab walk"
its way through tight, winding terrain that would be inaccessible to conventionally designed trucks.
Are you beginning to see a trend here? The Lordstown Endurance is
another fully electric-powered truck with one notable difference. Each individual wheel
is powered by its own dedicated motor nestled snugly inside the wheel hub.
Suppose the driver finds themselves in a sticky, boggy situation.
In that case, the intelligent drive computer adjusts power delivery to each separate wheel
to prevent traction loss. The reduced need for a central power plant
means the Endurance has less moving parts than any other vehicle on the market.
This will lead to increased reliability, durability, and prolonged lifespan of the truck.
If the iconic Ford F-150 market leader is jumping on the electric bandwagon – then
you know it's a viable option for the future. Now the 2021 model still packs the twin-turbo
eco-boost engine, but it's backed up with a hybrid electric motor buried in the 10-speed gearbox.
The following year is where we'll see a proper electric version
propelled solely by its on-board battery. To show off they mean business,
Ford showed the F-150 electric pulling a train of other trucks weighing in at an astonishing
1.25 million pounds. It's nice to know these trucks are still built tough.
The Japanese are looking to give the Ford Ranger Raptor a run for its
money by bringing out their own version of the Baha/off-road-oriented pickup truck. The Nissan
Frontier Desert Runner has what it takes to step up and seize the crown of the best off-road truck.
There are big upgrades planned to the chassis and suspension to cope with the re-purposing.
The tired old 4 liter V6 is being replaced by a Garret Turbocharger
equipped 5.6 liter V8 to add some real grunt to the package.
The Nikola Badger is a curious concept. It comes with an option to upgrade the electric motor to a
hybrid electric/hydrogen fuel cell variant. It's claimed the new hybrid technology will
see a high output of 900hp, with a range of an impressive 600 miles to empty. It's entirely
possible this pickup truck will be quicker than a GT500 Shelby Mustang, able to complete the 0-60mph
in just 2.9 seconds. Not bad for a tow vehicle! Nikola is looking to offer General Motors share
options to foster a partnership of shared manufacture and technology.
Some parts of Russia are home to places where you have to cross extremely difficult and
dangerous terrain just to get home. The MYL 4X4 is what can only be described as a snowmobile
meets pickup truck meets minivan and looks totally outrageous.
If you think no one is buying these, you'd be wrong – they are the perfect vehicle for the job.
Thanks to hugely oversized, knobbly off-road tires, the MYL 4X4 can make its way comfortably
through snow, ice, mud, and swamps – all the worst things the arctic tundra has to throw at it.
Ram is stepping up to the plate by shoehorning the incredibly powerful Hemi V8 engine out of the
Hellcat into their new Rebel TRX, making it the most powerful truck ever to see mass production.
We'll see close to 800hp at the wheels, thanks to a top-mounted supercharger pumping
air into the motor as fast as it'll consume it. To cope with the strains of the unbridled fury of
the V8 under its hood, the Rebel TRX will feature beefed-up control arms, heavy-duty suspension
links, a wider wheel track, long travel spring suspension, and ARB air-lockers on each axel hub.
Though it may have an unimaginative name, the Tesla Cyber Truck is looking to blur
the lines between a sports car and truck. In a nostalgic throwback to the DeLorean
made famous in back to the future, the Cyber Truck will also sport an exoskeleton
made entirely by ultra-hard, cold-rolled stainless steel.
Say goodbye to bump, scratches, and corrosion, and hello to superior strength and endurance.
The net result? It looks shiny and amazing and will protect the occupants inside like a
light tank. Even the glass is ultra-tough and made from polymer layered composite material.
The rear tray descends and extends out to form a handy ramp to wheel up a dirt bike or help load in
a refrigerator. The rear roller shutter is fully retractable, and when sealed, protects the rear
with the impenetrability of a bank vault – not even water and dust can make their way through.
It comes in single, double, or triple motor variants, with the flagship model about to
travel over 500 miles on a single charge and hit 60mph in a whisker under 2.9 seconds.
Perfect for anyone who wants both a fast sports car
and a durable weekender for exploring the wilderness.
You can now have the best of both worlds – while taking up a single space in your garage.