Top 5 Best Reliable Pickup Trucks to Buy in Nigeria in 2024

• Pickup trucks are among the vehicle variants you’ll find in Nigeria today.
• While there are various models of pickup you’ll find in Nigeria, most Nigerians prefer the Toyota Hilux.
• Even though the Hilux dominates the Nigerian pickup truck market, we have gathered the top five reliable pickup trucks to check out in 2024.

Pickup trucks used to be simple vehicles. Today, there are high-end luxury trucks that people buy and use in large numbers each year, especially wealthy Nigerians and government officials. 

Recent model pickup trucks have interiors lined with leather, powerful engines, and technological, comfortable, and convenient features that compete with European luxury vehicles. The former is the affordable pickup trucks you can use without spending a lot of money at the dealership. 

They may not be the best pickups available or even have all the bells and whistles, and the majority of them are incredibly simple and lack four-wheel drive. But if you want to buy something with a cargo bed for as little money as possible, these are the things to look for. We have composed a list of the most affordable pickup trucks made available for purchase in Nigeria in 2024.

The 2022 Toyota Tundra 

Toyota has finally updated the Tundra for 2022, and the new model sports a fresh exterior and interior design as well as new engine options. Although the least-priced variant in this image is the extended cab rather than the crew cab, the base SR model is still in use and is seen here. 

The twin-turbo 3.4-litre V-6 engine found in all Tundra models offers 405 pound-feet of torque, whereas the SR manages 348 horsepower. A more powerful V-6 with 389 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque is available if you pay extra. The new model for the tundra costs $37,436. 

The 2022 Ford F-150

The Ford F-150, which was updated for 2021, has consistently won the sales race for pickup trucks. If you select a cheaper model, such as the XL standard cab, you can get it for a cheaper cost but you won’t gain access to many of the truck’s most intriguing new capabilities and the new appearance isn’t all that different. 

Additionally, despite the availability of a new F-150 hybrid, obtaining an F-series vehicle on a budget necessitates making do with a carryover engine, a normally aspirated 3.3-litre V-6, and rear-wheel drive.

The 2022 Nissan Frontier

Despite losing its position as the least expensive pickup truck, the Nissan Frontier is thankfully a brand-new vehicle for the first time in more than ten years. As the four-cylinder base engine from the previous generation is no longer available, all versions now come with a new 3.8-litre V-6 engine. 

Although there are more amenities available than previously and the interior is much more modern, the base S trim level is still only moderately equipped.

The 2022 Ford Ranger 

The Ford Ranger has surpassed mid-size trucks from GMC, Nissan, and Chevy to become the second-cheapest truck on the market as a result of some pricing and equipment changes among its rivals. The Ranger just made a comeback, albeit owners of vintage Rangers will be shocked by the increase in size. 

Fortunately, it continues to offer dependable, basic models like the XL extended-cab, which, by today’s standards, lacks any frills. Ford used to provide a discount for choosing a rear-seat delete package, but because the removal of the jump seats is now a free option, those potential savings are no longer available.

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma 

The Tacoma from Toyota, which has earned a reputation for dependability, affordability, and no-nonsense capabilities, has possibly the greatest reputation in the small-pickup sector. Being more affordable than any other traditional body-on-frame trucks available on the market in 2022 is likely its strongest selling point. That’s in part due to the Utility package. Although, most buyers might not like the paid features of the Tacoma. 

Conclusion

Aside from the Toyota Hilux, these are five more reliable pickup trucks you will get in Nigeria, that will serve you as well as the Hilux.