Rating the 2012 Large Pick Up Trucks, #1-7

2012 Chevrolet Avalance
Each year, Consumer Guide Automotive editors test drive and evaluate nearly every vehicle sold in the United States. Together, the editors rate each vehicle 1–10 in the following categories: Acceleration, Fuel Economy, Ride Quality, Steering/Handling/Braking, Quietness, Controls, Details, Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front), Room/Comfort (rear), Cargo Room, and Value Within Class.
The editors add those numbers to produce a total rating score for each vehicle. Below are the total rating scores for all 2012 Large Pick Up Trucks. Click the name of the car for a detailed review of that vehicle. Or simply check out The Consumer Guide to 2012 Large Pick Up Trucks.
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1. Chevrolet Avalanche
Base MSRP: $36,720; Consumer Guide Rating: 70

Chevrolet Avalanche
2. Ram 1500
Base MSRP: $21,475; Consumer Guide Rating: 67

Ram 1500
3. GMC Sierra 1500
Base MSRP: $21,945; Consumer Guide Rating: 62

GMC Sierra 1500
4. Ford F-150
Base MSRP: $22,990; Consumer Guide Rating: 60

Ford F-150
5. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Base MSRP: $21,945; Consumer Guide Rating: 59

Chevrolet Silverado 1500
6. Nissan Titan
Base MSRP: $27,710; Consumer Guide Rating: 55

Nissan Titan
6. Toyota Tundra
Base MSRP: $25,155; Consumer Guide Rating: 55

Toyota Tundra
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