Ram 1500 TRX
Oh, sweet devil! This is what happens when you ram the Hellcat’s engine into a pickup. It looks like molten sex with its composite fender flares, hood scoops and 18-inch wheels. Hand-wrapped leather, flat-bottom steering wheel and 900w Harman Kardon audio dress up interiors. Nice, but its release is the 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that conjures 702 horsepower and 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. The adaptive suspension tames balls-out Baja runs. Base price: $71,690
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Think of these trucks as muscled super men dressed in spandex devil suits. That bulging fantasy may get you all revved up, but hopefully Mr. Man is also capable of doing real work. Almost nobody needs the capability of these debonair trucks, but a little hedonism never hurts whether picking up cargo … or your buff date. These will get you through it.
Chevy Silverado Trail Boss
Channeling an Eagle Scout, the Trail Boss is prepared to hike with off-road shocks, skid plates, push button 4×4 and meaty tires. Note the sinister black trim, dual exhaust outlets and Camaro-inspired air blades up front. Heave inside to enjoy heated seats, freezing air-conditioning, Bose audio and navigation. Rear passengers stretch out. Get it with the 420 horsepower 6.2-liter V8. Prepare for the worst, look your best. Base price: $55,040
Ford F-150
The world’s best-selling truck is reborn with refined exterior, tablet-style touchscreen, 180-degree reclining front seats and integrated work surface. Fuel economy should reach 30 MPG as a hybrid, but a full range of turbo-V6, V8 and diesel powertrains shall also appear. Hybrids offer an on-board generator to power tools and toys. A pickup first, the truck can be driven hands-free on 100,000 miles of compatible highways. Base price: $30,000
GMC Canyon AT4
Kiss the pretty boy who likes to camp. Canyon is more urban-sized, but AT4 editions hit trails with four-wheel-drive, off-road suspension, aggressive tread and underbody skid plates. Even in the wilderness, it looks debonair, with dark chrome finishes, larger grille and red tow hooks. Interiors are lavished with available heated seats, Wi-Fi, and wireless phone charging. A 308 horsepower V6 pumps the calves. Base price: $38,200
Jeep Gladiator Moab
Bred to span deserts quickly, the Moab has a reinforced frame, skid plates, increased ground clearance and 285 horsepower V6 connected to a 6-speed manual or 8-speed auto transmission. One button configures the powertrain for sand, rock crawling or proper streets. Bolstered seats with orange accent stitching caress passengers. Of course, the roof and doors come off for adventures and a good hosing when finished. Base price: $43,875
