Edmunds: These are the best full-size trucks for daily driving and off-roading

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Full-size trucks are hugely popular thanks to their versatility and ability to get tough jobs done

Full-size trucks are hugely popular thanks to their ability to get tough jobs done. This characteristic equally applies to those times when paved roads end and off-road hardware becomes essential to getting to your given destination. The automotive experts at Edmunds have compiled four full-size light-duty pickups that won’t wilt over rough landscapes. They’ve also kept in mind that all-terrain adventures should leave a little money left over for things outside of monthly truck payments. With this in mind, they’ve steered clear of some of the priciest go-anywhere models and instead focused on ones that balance on-road comfort with off-road aptitude at relative affordability. All prices listed below include the destination charge.

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is well suited for fulfilling a broad range of driving needs. The Trail Boss option package can be applied to both the Custom and LT trim levels and provides an appealing mix of capability and affordability. Available exclusively with four-wheel drive, the Trail Boss is outfitted with a lifted suspension, stronger shock absorbers, underbody skid plates and all-terrain tires. During road tests, Edmunds complimented the Silverado for staying true to its old-school roots while simultaneously staying updated with the latest onboard technology.

The Trail Boss can be had with three available engines. These consist of a standard 310-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder, a 305-horsepower diesel-powered six-cylinder, and a 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8. There’s also a more expensive LT Trail Boss version with a few more standard features and an optional 420-horsepower 6.2-liter