- Seniors feel safer driving pick-up trucks.
- Most pick-up trucks come with luxurious materials, spacious interiors, and impeccable comfortability.
Gone are the days of only buying a pick-up truck for their utility. Don’t be mistaken, pick-ups are still incredibly versatile. However, luxurious materials, spacious interiors, and impeccable comfortability have seen countless consumers say goodbye to their sedans and SUVs for good. Competitive costs might have something to do with that shift too.
It’s no secret, seniors feel safer driving pick-up trucks. They no longer have to stretch to be able to afford one either. You’re never more than a search away from uncovering a vast selection of well-built pick-up trucks at value-driven prices.
Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock2022 Ford Maverick
The 2022 Ford Maverick could be the perfect choice for a city-dwelling senior on the hunt for a little extra utility. The Maverick is a touch more compact than the popular mid-size Ford Ranger, which is a big plus for those who value maneuverability.1 The truck comes standard with a fuel-efficient hybrid engine that delivers an estimated 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.2
Where the 2022 Ford Maverick really shines is in the price tag. The base model turns heads with its $22,490 MSRP. If you’re looking to lease one, expect a monthly payment of approximately $273 a month.3
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Another slightly smaller than the average mid-size pick-up truck, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is designed to rival the other popular unibody pick-ups dominating the market right now. The 2022 Santa Cruz marries everything seniors love about crossovers with a few key features that come standard with most pick-up trucks. The base engine Santa Cruz boasts up to 281 horsepower and an estimated 21 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.4
Hyundai is intent on cornering the value pick-up truck market. The Hyundai Santa Cruz has an MSRP of $24,440. You can lease the truck for $297 a month with $3,699 due at signing.5
2022 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota has certainly worked hard to earn its sparkling reputation in the midsize pick-up segment. Due to the vehicle’s unmatched durability and reliability, Tacoma’s have always been known to offer ultra-competitive long-term value. The 2022 Tacoma takes that even further with its brand-new Utility package. The 2022 Tacoma is no lightweight either; it offers 3.5L V6 engine, 6,800-pound towing capacity, and an estimated 18 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.6
You don’t have to break the bank to be able to afford legendary Toyota reliability. The 2022 Toyota Tacoma can be yours for as little as $27,150.7 If you don’t want to pay for the truck outright, the Tacoma is available to finance at 3.49 percent APR for 60 months.8
2022 Chevrolet Colorado
The design of the Chevrolet Colorado is far from new, but the mid-size truck has remained a popular choice for a while now. Great towing — both on- and off-road — and lots of available trim options help keep the Colorado competitive. The 2022 model offers 200 horsepower, 7,000-pound towing capacity, 49.9 cubic feet of cargo space, and an estimated 19 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.9
The cost of a new Chevrolet Colorado depends a lot on the trim you choose. The most affordable option remains the WT 4×2 Extended Cab. It has a starting MSRP of $25,200 and can be leased for an estimated monthly cost of $359.10
2022 Nissan Frontier
Once heralded as the cheapest pick-up truck money could buy, the Nissan Frontier has been reinvigorated with a whopping 310 horsepower, large-screen infotainment system, and tons of available driver-assist features. The updated look of the 2022 Frontier does the midsize pick-up a lot of favors too.11 Moreover, the truck boasts an estimated 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.12
Although the Nissan Frontier is no longer the cheapest midsize pickup truck on the market, its $28,690 price point is incredibly competitive. If you manage to get ahold of one, expect to lease it for 36 months at a rate of $379 a month.13
Conclusion
I bet you didn’t think there were so many senior-friendly pick-up trucks to be had. In truth, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Pick-ups are more popular than they ever have been — and manufacturers have taken notice. As a result, 2022 could be the best year on record for prospective pick-up truck buyers.
So don’t be disappointed if you didn’t find the pick-up truck of your dreams on our list. There are far more deals to explore and new high-value pick-up trucks hitting the market all the time. The more you know and the more you search, the better chance you have of scoring a brand-new pick-up truck at a price that makes you smile.
