SUVs and pickup truck sales are at an all-time high in the UAE. The diverse market in our country has attracted several automakers to offer their pickup trucks to create a highly competitive segment.
We can find pickup trucks catering to various requirements and purposes including IC, hybrid and electric powertrain options. In this guide, we have used data from DubiCars to find the top 10 best pickup trucks for sale in the UAE.
10. GMC Hummer EV
- Payload Capacity: Up to 590kg
- Towing Capacity: Up to 3,400kg
- Bed Dimensions [LXWXh]: 1,525mm X 1524mm X 551mm
- Ground Clearance: Up to 256mm
The Hummer EV is one of the very few fully electric pickup trucks available in the UAE. The Hummer electric is offered in several powertrain configurations and provides a decent range of over 550km. It also comes feature-packed providing all the creature comforts.
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9. Mercedes-Benz X-Class
- Payload Capacity: Up to 1,066kg
- Towing Capacity: Up to 3,500kg
- Bed Dimensions [LXWXh]: 1,587mm X 1,560mm X 475mm
- Ground Clearance: Up to 202mm
Although the Mercedes-Benz X-Class is discontinued, the pickup truck has some fans in the UAE. The German pickup was available with petrol and diesel engine options along with manual and automatic gearbox options. The petrol powertrain is a popular choice in the UAE.
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8. Nissan Navara
- Payload Capacity: Up to 1,050kg
- Towing Capacity: Up to 3,500kg
- Bed Dimensions [LXWXh]: 1,496mm X 1,560mm X 519mm
- Ground Clearance: Up to 225mm
The Nissan Navara is in fact the same as the X-Class as it was jointly developed with Daimler. However, the Navara is still in production and is available in petrol and diesel powertrain options. Unlike the X-Class, the Nissan Navara’s diesel engine is the top choice for pickup truck buyers in the UAE.
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7. GMC Sierra
- Payload Capacity: Up to 3376kg
- Towing Capacity: Up to 16,329kg
- Bed Dimensions [LXWXh]: 2,088mm X 1,814mm X 534mm
- Ground Clearance: Up to 284mm
The GMC Sierra is a highly customizable American pickup truck that is available in several configurations and powertrain options. It is one of the highly capable pickup trucks on the list of top 10 best pickup trucks for sale in the UAE. The Sierra is versatile enough to become a workhorse, a recreational vehicle offering several features and even an ideal pickup for your caravaning holidays.
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6. Chevrolet Silverado
- Payload Capacity: Up to 3376kg
- Towing Capacity: Up to 16,329kg
- Bed Dimensions: 2,088mm X 1,814mm X 534mm
- Ground Clearance: Up to 284mm
The Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra share most of the mechanical and pickup truck capabilities between them. These two are produced under the same banner: General Motor Corporation. However, the Chevrolet Silverado is a more recognised name in the UAE’s pickup truck market, placing it higher on this ranked list.
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5. Ram 1500 & TRX
- Payload Capacity: Up to 675kg
- Towing Capacity: Up to 3,675kg
- Bed Dimensions: 76.3mm X 66.4mm X 21.4mm
- Ground Clearance: Up to 222mm
Ram trucks offer several versions of the 1500 series pickup. The Ram 1500 has more buyers as it offers an overall balance between practicality, capability and value. However, for those seeking more performance, the Ram TRX is a preferred option as it comes equipped with a larger 6.2L Hemi V8 under the bonnet producing over 700hp.
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4. Ford F-150
- Payload Capacity: Up to 635kg
- Towing Capacity: Up to 3,946kg
- Bed Dimensions: 2,000mm x 1,285mm x 544mm
- Ground Clearance: Up to 238mm
The Ford F-150 is one of the world’s most popular pickup trucks. Its popularity continues to grow in the UAE market because of its diverse offerings much like the Ram trucks. In fact, these two trucks were compared head-to-head on our latest DubiCompare.
The F-150 is also offered in multiple engine and transmission options including the very efficient Eco-boost powertrain. Pickup truck enthusiasts looking for a fully-blown version are fans of the F-150’s Raptor series.
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3. Mitsubishi L200
- Payload Capacity: Up to 1,100kg
- Towing Capacity: Up to 2,700kg
- Bed Dimensions: 1,520mm X 1,470mm X 475mm
- Ground Clearance: Up to 200mm
Moving to the top 3 of our list of best pickup trucks for sale in the UAE. Placed third is the humble and reliable Mitsubishi L200 a.k.a Triton. The bare-bones approach results in a capable and value-for-money pickup truck option in the UAE. The L200 is available with petrol and diesel engine options with the latter being the popular choice among the pickup truck buyers in the country.
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2. Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup
- Payload Capacity: Up to 1,100kg
- Towing Capacity: Up to 3,500kg
- Bed Dimensions: 1,660mm X 1,515mm X 450mm
- Ground Clearance: Up to 235mm
In the second spot is one of the most reliable and basic pickup trucks on this list. The Land Cruiser Pickup is available in single and double-cab options. Although there is an equal mix of options in terms of cabs, the double-cab, especially with the V6 petrol engine is a popular choice in the market.
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1. Toyota Hilux
- Payload Capacity: Up to 1,010kg
- Towing Capacity: Up to 3,500kg
- Bed Dimensions: 1,525mm X 1,540mm X 480mm
- Ground Clearance: Up to 220mm
The winner of our top 10 best pickup trucks for sale in the UAE is the Toyota Hilux. It is often termed the most reliable vehicle in the world and known for crazy odometer readings in lakhs of kilometres. The Hilux is available in petrol and diesel engine options along with several cab configurations.
What makes it a popular choice is the easy maintenance, exceptional reliability, workhorse performance, decent features and value for money. This makes the Hilux the perfect all-rounder pickup truck on sale in the UAE.
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Best Pickup Trucks In The UAE Honorary Mentions
Choosing 10 pickup trucks would be difficult in such a competitive market. So, here are a few honorary mentions that didn’t make it to the top 10 best pickup trucks for sale in the UAE.
Toyota Tacoma
- Payload Capacity: Up to 1,000kg
- Towing Capacity: Up to 3,500kg
- Bed Dimensions: 1,536mm X 1,440mm X 485mm
- Ground Clearance: Up to 238mm
With the Land Cruiser Pickup and the Hilux stealing all the spotlight, there is very little light shed on the Tacoma. It is as capable as the Hilux and has most of its qualities. However, the Tacoma is slightly biased towards being a recreational family pickup as compared to the Hilux’s all-around approach.
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Great Wall Poer
- Payload Capacity: Up to 650kg
- Towing Capacity: Up to 2,250kg
- Bed Dimensions: 1,520mm X 1,520mm X 540mm
- Ground Clearance: Up to 203mm
Being the only Chinese pickup on this list, the Great Wall Poer is an excellent option for someone looking for a family pickup truck. The 2L petrol engine offers enough oomph to hit the dunes on the weekend. And there are enough creature comforts for an ideal everyday car.
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There you have it, that was our list of the top 10 best pickup trucks for sale in the UAE. As mentioned earlier, the pickup truck segment is highly competitive and we expect more competitors to be added to the list, especially in the EV segment. Here is the latest news about the Toyota Hilux Electric pickup that has surfaced recently.
