We expected to see some big numbers from fullsize diesel pickups in 2018, and we were certainly not disappointed by any of the Big Three’s offerings. We are surprised, however, to see how many truckmakers doubled down on the luxury content in their most capable pickups. If you’re in the market for a truck that can tow nearly anything imaginable while providing the appointments of a high-comfort sedan, then 2018 is your year.

Whatever you do, get out and drive something, because a diesel’s torque is far more fun to feel than read about. After a year of significant changes, Ford isn’t content to rest on its laurels and introduces the ’18 Super Duty Limited line. Think Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum, except more.

The mechanical bits are what you’ve come to expect from Super Duty, but inside it gets special: two-tone Camelback leather seats; a leather-wrapped steering wheel, armrests, and instrument panel; Miko suede headliner; dark ash wood trim; and unique badging. Outside, a satin-and-chrome grille, quad-beam headlights, and a satin-finish tailgate logo hint at the luxurious interior.

87,100 for a new F-450. 94,455 for customers who want every conceivable option. 100,000 worth of pickup might make some folks gasp, but for a serious rancher, that price might be the cheapest part of the operation. Photo 4/34 | Leather everywhere. Super Duty sports a 6.7L Power Stroke V-8 engine that produces 440 hp and 925 lb-ft of torque, paired exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The important haul numbers made possible by that mountain of torque are as follows: 7,630 pounds of payload, 32,500 pounds of towing capacity with a gooseneck trailer, 27,500 pounds with a fifth-wheel, or 21,000 pounds with a conventional trailer. Photo 5/34 | The ’18 Ford F-450 Super Duty holds a corner on the gooseneck market.

If you have the trailer and a commercial driver’s license, this rig pulls 32,500 pounds of whatever you throw on it. Pricing for the ’18 Super Duty, aside from the new trim, isn’t expected to change significantly from last year. The changes make working with the ’18 Transit even easier and will be most noticeable for those who spend large amounts of time in them. The Transit can be equipped with several engines, but the 3.5L Power Stroke I-5 diesel is easily the best choice, with 185 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque on tap at just 1,500 rpm.

The van boasts up to 487.3 cubic feet of cargo space and can haul 4,300 pounds of payload or tow 7,500 pounds of conventional trailer. Passenger Wagon variants are available in configurations with seating between 8 and 15 passengers. 37,675 when optioned with the diesel. The midsize duo from General Motors, Chevrolet’s Colorado and the GMC Canyon, continue on for 2018 with a few new options, colors, and a new trim level for the Chevy.

Photo 10/34 | The ’18 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is the real deal when it comes to factory-built, off-road special editions, and we’re super excited that it can be paired with the 2.8L Duramax LWN diesel engine. In 2017, General Motors treated us to a new heavy-duty truck and a capable new engine, the Duramax L5P.

The 6.6L turbodiesel V-8 makes 445 hp at 2,800 rpm and 910 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 rpm! Of course, you’ll be wondering what kind of work you can do: maximum payload is 5,518 pounds, conventional towing is 20,000 pounds, and fifth-wheel/gooseneck is 23,300 pounds for a 3500HD with dual rear wheels.

The 2500HD sports some capable numbers, too, with a maximum payload of 3,204 pounds, a maximum conventional towing capacity of 14,500 pounds, and a fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating of 18,100 pounds. Photo 14/34 | Chevrolet’s ’18 Silverado 3500HD stays below the 26,001-pound GVWR cutoff that draws the line between not needing a commercial driver’s license to pull a heavy trailer, and getting a fine if you don’t have the proper credentials.