2010 Truck Nominees

Kia Sportage

A compact-sized crossover, the Sportage is a continuation of the like-named outgoing model, but gosh, what a difference a day makes. Gone is the “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century” styling that plagued, er, characterized the earlier model. Originally introduced at the 2010 New York Auto Show, our example of the Kia Sportage EX AWD is the high-zoot model, the top of the heap.

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2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty

The 2011 F-Series initially came with a hefty 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine. This engine remains for the mid-year upgrade. However, a few tweaks have streamlined performance to maximize torque and reduce fuel consumption. Add it all up, and the new diesel Ford F-Series specifications come in at a best-in-class 800 lb-ft. of torque and 400 horsepower. Ford is also quick to point out that the upgrades help the Super Duty edge out the towing and payload capacities of the current segment leader – the Chevrolet Silverado 3500.

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Some might call the exterior design of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee evolutionary but unless you look at its seven-slot grille head on it just doesn’t look like a Jeep from any angle. That’s a good thing.

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