The word cheap applies less to pick-up trucks every year, it seems. While these were once the domain of the blue-collar set, today’s pick-ups are used as daily drivers more than ever. That means people expect the same features and comforts from them they’d look for in other vehicles, and prices have gone up as a result.
On this list of the cheapest pick-up trucks you can buy new in Canada in 2025, more of Canada’s most affordable pick-ups are priced above $50,000 to start than ever before. One of the most budget-friendly models, the Ram 1500 Classic, was discontinued at the end of 2024. And only 4 of the 10 trucks listed here have a starting price that’s lower than the national new vehicle average transaction price of $48,000.
What’s the takeaway? If you’re shopping for a new truck, now is a really good time to assess what your needs and desireFor the most part, calling any pickup truck cheap these days is a misnomer. Gone are the times of work trucks for the blue-collar set: while those are still around, most pickups are much more comfortable and increasingly luxurious. Buyers increasingly look for upmarket features like touchscreen infotainment systems, surround-view cameras, heated and ventilated front and rear seats, and more. As a result, prices have continually gone up over the past few years.
More of Canada’s most affordable pick-ups are priced above $50,000 to start than ever before. One of the most budget-friendly models, the Ram 1500 Classic, was discontinued at the end of 2024. And only five of the trucks listed here have a starting price that’s lower than the national vehicle average transaction price of just over $53,000.
If you’re shopping for a new truck, assessing what capabilities and features you actually need and want is especially important. Midsize trucks are just as capable today as full-size trucks were 20 years ago. If you’ll never need to tow more than 3,200 kilograms (7,000 pounds), a smaller and more affordable truck like a Ford Ranger or Chevrolet Colorado may suit your needs just as well as a full-size truck like a Ram 1500 or a Toyota Tundra.
On the other hand, for those who really just want a separate cargo bed for hockey bags or garden centre runs, a compact Ford Maverick could do the job just fine. (Unfortunately, the market’s only other compact truck, the Hyundai Santa Cruz, has been discontinued.)
Pick-ups continue to be the best-selling vehicle class in Canada, and that’s unlikely to change any time soon. But if you’re feeling the crunch on new truck prices, take a look through this list of the cheapest new pickup trucks in Canada in 2026. With this guidance, you’ll be well-informed as you start searching for your next new truck.
Pricing shown includes manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) plus destination charges but not dealer fees, options, or sales taxes. While current at time of publication, prices are subject to change.
The Cheapest New Pick-up Trucks in Canada for 2026
Ford Maverick (from $34,795)
The Ford Maverick compact truck is the cheapest truck in Canada. This little go-getter is based on the same platform as the Escape and Bronco Sport SUVs and has plenty of smart capability baked in. Ford’s small truck received a refresh in 2025 that makes all-wheel drive (AWD) available with the hybrid engine. It also adds new features like a standard 13.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The base truck is the XL Hybrid. It comes with a fuel-efficient 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and hybrid system making 191 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque, matched with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive (FWD). The XL Hybrid has a towing capacity of 900 kilograms (2,000 pounds) and can handle 680 kilograms (1,500 pounds) of payload.
The 2026 Ford Maverick starts in Canada at $38,095.
Chevrolet Colorado (from $37,229)
The Chevy Colorado is a mid-size pickup that continues to be an economical option. It was most recently redesigned in 2023 with a 2.7-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. For this model year, all versions of the truck get what was previously the upgrade engine producing 310 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. At this price, you’re getting rear-wheel drive (RWD) as opposed to four-wheel drive (4WD), which is optional on WT and standard on every other trim.
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado starts in Canada at $42,199.
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Ford Ranger (from $45,965)
Ford’s not-too-big, not-too-small mid-size truck, the Ford Ranger, was redesigned for the 2024 model year. That year, a Ranger Raptor joined the line-up for the first time.
At the more affordable end of the line-up is the base trim XL. A 2.3-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder engine is standard producing 270 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, as are 4WD and a 10-speed automatic transmission. You’ll also get 17-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tires and a 10-inch infotainment system running Ford’s Sync 4A. This screen includes Wi-Fi hotspot capability for up to 10 devices as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The 2026 Ford Ranger has a Canadian starting price of $45,965.
Toyota Tacoma (from $50,825)
The Toyota Tacoma mid-size pickup truck, which was last redesigned for 2024, makes big gains on this list for 2026. That’s mainly because the rest of the trucks around it have become more expensive.
Its base model is the double-cab SR, which comes with standard part-time 4WD and a six-foot bed. A 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine makes 278 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. (A 326 hp, 465 lb-ft version is available as an option on some higher grades.)
Toyota’s 8-inch infotainment system with subscription-based remote connect services and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is standard equipment. The Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite of safety features is also standard, along with heated front seats, 17-inch alloy wheels, blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, and more.
In Canada, the 2026 Toyota Tacoma starts at $50,825.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (from $51,699)
For 2026, the Chevrolet Silverado jumps further up the list than the Ford F-150, which has become more expensive. The most affordable base version is the Chevy Silverado WT (work truck) with a regular cab that seats three, a 6.5-foot bed, an 8-speed automatic transmission, and two-wheel drive (2WD) as standard. The WT trim is powered by the 2.7-litre turbo four-cylinder engine making power specs of 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque.
A 7-inch screen is standard and includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Additional standard features include 17-inch steel wheels, a two-speaker audio system, vinyl seats, a manual tilt steering column, a locking tailgate, remote keyless entry, cruise control, and single-zone climate control.
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a Canadian starting price of $51,699.
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Jeep Gladiator (from $52,790)
For 2026, the Jeep Gladiator has seen some steep price drops across all trim levels by as much as $11,400. This vaults the Wrangler-based midsize truck well forward on this list of Canada’s most affordable trucks.
The lowest-priced version of the Gladiator in Canada is the Sport S trim. Every Gladiator comes with Stellantis’s 3.6-litre V6 engine making 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, matched to an 8-speed automatic transmission. In the Sport S, Jeep’s Command-Trac part-time shift-on-the-fly 4WD system is also standard along with 17-inch grey aluminum-alloy wheels and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system running Uconnect 5 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
In Canada, the 2026 Jeep Gladiator starts at $52,790.
GMC Canyon (from $54,499)
The GMC Canyon midsize truck is smaller than the GMC Sierra 1500 and identical to the Chevrolet Colorado in several ways, including in its construction and powertrain. The biggest differentiator is the premium-leaning Denali and AT4X trims, though those don’t enter this discussion of budget-focused offerings. Since the GMC Canyon is positioned as a more upscale vehicle, lower-priced trims have been pared back and 4WD is standard.
The most affordable Canyon configuration is the Elevation trim. It comes with the same 2.7-litre turbo four-cylinder engine that’s offered in the Colorado with 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque. It comes decently well-equipped with features like 18-inch painted aluminum wheels, automatic high beams, an 11.3-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker audio system, and an 11-inch digital instrument cluster.
Automatic emergency braking including cyclist and pedestrian detection, lane keep assist and lane departure warning, a rear seat reminder, and trailer hook-up assist technologies are Included safety features.
The 2026 GMC Canyon Elevation starts in Canada at a price of $54,499.
Ford F-150 (from $55,385)
The Ford F-Series is the best-selling nameplate in Canada. Here, we reach the half-ton version of it, the 2026 Ford F-150, which has a Canadian starting price of $55,385. It’s seen a big price hike of more than $10,000 over the last two years.
It’s important to note that the most affordable version here is the base XL trim with a regular cab and an eight-foot box, which only seats three passengers. To get the XL Super Cab with five seats, which only comes with the 6.5-foot box, you’ll need to pay $5,485 extra. The SuperCrew starts at $58,150 with the 5.5-foot box and $64,355 with the 6.5-foot box.
The base engine is a 2.7-litre EcoBoost V6 producing 325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, which delivers some of the best fuel efficiency among full-size trucks. It’s matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive (RWD) by default. Standard features include the Ford CoPilot 360 suite of safety and driver assistance technologies, a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system running Ford Sync 4, 17-inch steel wheels, and a Class IV trailer hitch.
Our not-so-cheap pile
Here’s a quick spin through the list of trucks that we consider too pricy to qualify for this list of Canada’s cheapest pickup trucks.
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline, the brand’s unibody midsize truck, lands at a starting price of $55,090.
The Toyota Tundra full-size pick-up, which comes only in double cab or crew cab configurations, starts at $56,370.
Nissan pared down the Frontier’s line-up for 2026 by eliminating the base trims and making the Pro-4X configuration the default. As a result, a 2026 Nissan Frontier starts at $58,548.
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Pro starts at $59,099 with very similar features and configurations as the base Chevy Silverado, including the 2.7-litre TurboMax engine. As of this writing, there are cash incentives available of roughly $10,000.
With the Ram 1500 Classic discontinued and the more modern version coming only with a quad or crew cab, you’ll need to spend at least $62,190 for a new 2026 Ram 1500 in Canada. Factory incentives may be available to bring that price down.
What is the cheapest heavy-duty truck in Canada?
For 2026, the most affordable heavy-duty truck in Canada is the 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250 XL, which starts at $63,934 with the regular cab, 8-foot box, 6.8-litre V8 engine, and RWD. However, if you count the $8,000 incentive available as of this writing, a 2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman in the same configuration with the brand’s 6.4-litre Hemi V8 starts at $60,740.
What is the cheapest electric pick-up truck in Canada?
With the Ford F-150 Lightning discontinued for 2026, the most affordable battery electric pick-up in Canada is now the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV, which starts at $67,799. This price is for the standard-range Work Truck with up to 460 km of range on a full charge.
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