pickup news roundup: hype-worthy trucks of 2023, 702-hp ram 1500 trx havoc edition, and more

The pickup truck segment has been steadily expanding for decades now, with more models, more use cases, and more technology on offer for buyers. 

Here are the biggest and most recent pickup-related stories, debuts, and reviews from the past month. 

7 exciting pickups coming in 2023

pickup news roundup: hype-worthy trucks of 2023, 702-hp ram 1500 trx havoc edition, and more

2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, Trail Boss, and LT Photo by General Motors

There’s plenty of pickup prowess coming down the pipe for 2023. These seven trucks in particular have us revving to try them out. From Ford, we’re anticipating the 2023 SuperDuty with 1,200 lb-ft of torque and a towing capacity of up to 40,000 lbs, the 2024 Ranger arriving mid-year — potentially in SuperCrew form exclusively — as well as a Ranger Raptor. GM will help fill out the midsize truck segment with new versions of the Colorado (ZR2 and Trail Boss) and the Canyon, while also bringing to market a number of options riding on the Ultium architecture in the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV. Ram is similarly readying its full-size electric truck, the 2024 Ram 1500 BEV, plus (probably) a 2024 Dakota, though don’t quote us just yet on that last one. 

And how about that Cybertruck? Tesla revealed the triangular EV all the way back in 2019 and has been pushing back its production timeline ever since — the latest guess puts it sometime in the second half of 2023. 

The Ford F-150 Lightning gets more expensive in the U.S. but Canadian pricing remains the same

pickup news roundup: hype-worthy trucks of 2023, 702-hp ram 1500 trx havoc edition, and more

Ford has increased the price of the entry-level F-150 Lightning variant in the U.S. again, marking the second price raise in the last four months. At US$55,974, the Lightning Pro is now nine per cent more expensive than the previous price, and a full 38.9 per cent more than at launch. Apparently the upper trims were more appropriately priced initially, though, as Ford says none of those models will see an increase in price.

Currently, things remain even in Canada, where the last price jack on the F-150 Lightning came in August 2022 when the sticker jumped around $10,000. In December 2022, the XLT was listed at CDN$79,000, the Lariat at $90,000, and the Platinum at $121,000.

The 702-hp Ram 1500 TRX Havoc Edition is all yellow, no mellow

pickup news roundup: hype-worthy trucks of 2023, 702-hp ram 1500 trx havoc edition, and more

Ram is preparing to release a Havoc Edition of its 1500 TRX pickup truck that will boast an aggressive 6.2L supercharged engine making 702 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque, as well as a bright Baja Yellow paint job with black graphics on the rear quarter. The 1500 TRX Havoc Edition will build on the $9,000 Level 2 Equipment Group including a HK sound system, heated/ventilated seats, head-up display, and options like a dual-pane pano sunroof, spray-in bedliner, and bed steps. Interior features include Prowler Yellow accent stitching, carbon fiber accents, and an embroidered logo on the seats. 

Ram intends the Havoc to sell for $120,890 (plus $2,795 destination fees) starting this spring, but your local Ram dealer may have other ideas about what to write on that price tag. 

Gear guide: Rough and tough storage and security solutions for pickup trucks

pickup news roundup: hype-worthy trucks of 2023, 702-hp ram 1500 trx havoc edition, and more

The box is the pickup truck’s greatest strength and biggest weakness. Because while the utility of an open cargo area is why many go in for pickups in the first place, the openness of the space makes it vulnerable to weather, thieves, and more. There are solutions, of course, including the multiple heavy duty covers and boxes highlighted in truck expert Matthew Guy’s recent gear guide. 

There are the classic metal-eared boxes that can be found behind the rear window of many working pickup trucks across the continent, and sturdy units that turn a bed into a storage cabinet with drawers that slide and lock. Another reliable option for those who have a few small tools is the wheel well toolbox that utilizes the space behind the rear wheel inside the bed. Check out those and more at the link above. 

Check out the spy shots of the 2024 Ford F-150

pickup news roundup: hype-worthy trucks of 2023, 702-hp ram 1500 trx havoc edition, and more

2024 Ford F-150 spy shot Photo by Spiedbilde

Camo coverings on the front and rear indicate that’s where Ford’s sculptors will do the most scalpel work. Peeling back the patterned wrap would probably reveal new headlights and taillights, and some new grille options for various trim levels. The model pictured above and in the photo gallery here is in SuperCab configuration with a 6.5-foot box and handle-less rear half-doors.

It’s also likely that Ford will increase power output in the name of progress for the 2024 model year. The bar for the non-Raptor engine was set by the 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid at 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque. More is sure to be revealed in the coming months as the refreshed 2024 Ford F-150 is likely to arrive mid-2023.

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