If you’re looking for a new truck, high horsepower should be a major consideration. Horsepower is a calculation that measures the power of an engine. This is an important consideration for trucks that often tow heavy cargo. Read our round-up of trucks with the most horsepower.
2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup, Horsepower up to 1000 hp:
Though the GMC Hummer EV is priced high, it offers good value with its high power and performance and its off-road capability. This 5-seater vehicle comes in 1 trim level which has already sold out but future versions are about to be rolled out. Unlike Hummer’s older engines which weren’t exactly fuel efficient, this truck has an all-new electric engine. It has a relatively low towing capacity compared to other trucks in the segment. However, it has advanced driver assist and safety tech.
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning, Horsepower Up to 560 hp:
This fully electric truck is already banking several orders from truckers who once swore by their gas engines. It is a 5-seater, available in trim levels. Their most popular version, the LARIAT SuperCrew 5.5′ Box 4WD offers an All-Wheel Drive. Base models offer 240 miles of range but you also have the option of buying a long-range battery pack which offers 320 miles. With a four-wheel independent suspension, it’s a smooth, comfortable drive.
2023 Ford Super Duty F-450, Horsepower up to 500 hp:
This truck runs on diesel and has a towing capacity of 40,000 pounds. In its 2023 redesign, it offers fresh design, advanced tech, and roomy cabin interiors that are more luxurious than ever. The 5-seater truck comes in 6 trim levels, all of which are designed to do the heavy work. There are also digital how-to manuals and walkthrough videos on offer.
2024 GMC Sierra 3500 HD, Horsepower up to 470 hp:
This 5-seater truck boasts some impressive power, luxurious cabin interiors, and an impressive trailering limit of 36,000 pounds (18 tons). It comes in 6 trim levels, the most popular of which is the Denali Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD. The trims have advanced tech catered to trailers. For example, the Transparent Trailer View has a multi-camera system allowing the driver to “see through” the trailer to vehicles and obstacles behind the vehicle.
