Every pick-up truck coming in 2026 - and beyond
From all-new models to familiar names with fresh faces, this is your guide to every pick-up truck due to go on sale in the UK in 2026 and beyond...
In recent years, double-cab pick-up trucks have become increasingly family friendly, making them popular as alternatives to large SUVs. The best are equipped for more than just a hard day's work, though – some are as good at hauling your family and all their luggage around as they are at moving tools and rubble from site to site.
While April 2025 tax rule changes mean most double-cab pick-up trucks are now classed as company cars rather than commercial vehicles – forcing costs up – manufacturers are turning to a new era of electrified pick-ups.
Fortunately, there are a number of new models lined up that should fill the gap. Petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric pick-up truck options are on the way. And in this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the various models we’re expecting to be launched in 2025 and beyond.
Pick-ups coming in 2026
Mitsubishi L200 – May
Mitsubishi is returning to the UK this year, and is spearheading its rebirth with its most famous nameplate – the Mitsubishi L200.
It’ll be powered by a 2.4-litre diesel engine, sending power to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox. Although no power outputs have been revealed, it will be able to tow up to 3.5 tonnes and carry more than 1000kg in its load bed. Two trims will be offered – Titan and Barbarian – with the latter featuring selectable drive modes and switchable two- and four-wheel drive.
A single-cab commercial version will also be available, which will circumvent the introduction of the double-cab pick-up tax.
KGM Musso EV – May
The imminent launch of the KGM Musso EV means the manufacturer formally known as SsangYong will beat the likes of Kia and Hyundai to launch the first South Korean electric pick-up truck in the UK. It’ll start at £42,495 (incl. VAT), for which you’ll get four-wheel drive, a 240-mile range, charging speeds of 300kW and vehicle-to-load tech allowing you to run power tools from the car’s battery.
The Musso EV will have two motors – one on each axle – which produce a combined 204bhp and 250lb ft of torque. There’s also a 3200kg towing capacity and a payload capacity of 690kg.
It will come with an impressive amount of equipment, including a 12.3in touchscreen, eight-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated seats and a 360deg parking camera.
Isuzu D-Max EV – May
For the first time in three generations, the D-Max is finally going electric. The Isuzu D-Max EV has a one-tonne payload and a 3.5-tonne towing capacity, combined with permanent four-wheel drive. That’s a tasty prospect all-round, and matches the capabilities of the diesel-powered D-Max.
The D-Max EV has a 66.9kWh battery feeding two e-motors, which deliver 200bhp and 256lb ft of torque. It registers a 0-62mph in just over 10secs and a top speed of 80(ish) mph. Range sits at 163 miles under official figures drawn out of a 66.9kWh battery, and as for price, it’ll start at close to £60,000 without VAT.
It’ll accept up to 50kW from a public charger or 11kW from a home or depot, with charging times of 10-80% in an hour and six hours respectively.
Toyota Hilux EV - June 2026
The electric Toyota Hilux will match the diesel’s rugged credentials. Indeed, it’ll use the same tough body-on-frame construction which has traditionally prioritised roughness over comfort – and it’ll be able to wade through water of the same depth.
Naturally, this means changes have been made to shield the battery from the elements, but structural changes are relatively minimal. Of course, rather than an engine, the Hilux EV will have a pair of motors which will deliver 151lb ft of torque to the front wheels and 198lb ft to the rear wheels, figures which are similar to today's diesel. No power figures have yet been revealed.
The Hilux EV will have a 59.2kWh battery and an official range of 150 miles and will qualify for the £5000 plug-in van grant.
Toyota Hilux diesel – July 2026
Few pick-ups are better known than the Toyota Hilux, and it’ll be returning for its ninth incarnation this year – with the choice of diesel or electric power, and in the future there will be a hydrogen-powered model, too.
The mild-hybrid diesel engine will be carried over largely unchanged, so we expect 201bhp and 369lb ft outputs, along with a one-tonne payload and a 3500kg towing capacity.
Despite the increases in double-cab pick-up tax, the Toyota will be offered only as a double cab — although a two-seat version will arrive later, with the rear seats removed and an extra cargo area in their place. It's a strategy employed by the Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max. While the Hilux sports a new style, it’ll look unmistakably Hilux. It sits higher than the current model, too, which should improve all-round visibility.
Four trims will be available: Active, Icon, Invincible and Invincible X, but all models will feature a raft of physical controls, too, which will be easier to use when wearing gloves.
Read more: New Toyota Hilux
Isuzu D-Max diesel – July
Isuzu’s solid reputation for building sturdy, dependable vehicles has largely been forged by its D-Max pick-up truck. Having made its debut in the UK back in 2012 as a replacement for the Rodeo, it has offered basically the same recipe ever since: a strong turbo-diesel engine upfront with a choice of two or four-wheel drive to complement.
Now it’s being updated with a new 2.2-litre diesel replacing the old 1.9-litre. While power remains the same, there’s more torque. Power is transmitted via a six-speed manual or new eight-speed automatic gearbox, and the driver can switch between two and four wheel drive at up to 62mph.
The new diesel D-Max offers a payload of 1205kg and a 3500kg towing capacity. It will cost from £33,495 when it arrives in dealerships in July
KGM Musso diesel – Summer
Hot on the heels of the KGM Musso EV will be a diesel version of the South Korean firm’s pick-up. KGM claims the use of improved materials, smarter tech and a smoother, quieter driving experience over the current model. Interestingly, it uses a different bodyshell and interior to its electric sibling.
Power comes from a 2.2-litre diesel engine paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox; the manual of today’s model will be discontinued. It’ll have selectable four-wheel drive, the capability to tow 3500kg and carry more than 1000kg in payload – both figures which better the Musso EV.
Standard equipment will include a suite of driver assistance systems, a 360deg parking camera and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.
Pick-ups coming in 2027 and beyond
Fiat Tris
Fiat's owner, Stellantis, is no stranger to quirky electric models — just look at the Citroën Ami Cargo for evidence of that. But the Fiat Tris will be unlike anything officially sold in the UK when it arrives in early 2027.
That's because the single-seat small van is a three-wheeler, complete with handlebars rather than a steering wheel, and is designed for the last-mile delivery market. But unlike the Ami Cargo, it'll be available in multiple configurations — including a pick-up — and with multiple configurations, such as a mini-tipper.
Top speed is 28mph, which is probably more than enough, and it'll have a 56 miles. Of equal importance is its turning circle, which will make a London taxi seem like an supertanker.
BYD Shark 6 – 2027
The Ford Ranger PHEV could have some competition in the face of the BYD Shark 6, a plug-in hybrid pick-up which could be heading for the UK. The truck is already sold in right hand drive markets, including Australia, meaning changes required for a UK launch could be minimal.
It's slightly larger than the Ford Ranger but its towing and payload figures can't match the Ford – although its EV driving range will eclipse the Ranger’s 27 miles.
BYD is yet to officially confirm its UK introduction, much less any potential prices, but it would mark a significant expansion for the Chinese brand – to date, it has focused primarily on electric cars in this country.
Toyota Hilux Hydrogen – 2028
The Third version of the Hilux will be powered by hydrogen. Little is known about this model yet but Toyota has a solid track record of producing hydrogen-powered vehicles. Indeed, the firm has partnered with Isuzu for a small hydrogen truck, and it’s likely the fuel cell – or at least some of the derived technology – will make its way into the hydrogen Hilux.
By 2028 it's likely that the UK will have a more established network of hydrogen fully in stations, largely based around truck stops.
Frequently asked questions
Will the Tesla Cybertruck come to the UK?
While there have been rumours that the Tesla Cybertruck would be sold in the UK, and it still appears on the Tesla GB website, there’s no option to order the dystopian-looking pick-up. We suspect there never will be, as the Cybertruck would have to undergo a raft of expensive crash and pedestrian safety tests before being unleashed to customers on this side of the pond.
That leaves us missing out on its infamous polygonal styling and stainless steel panelling that, Tesla claims, can withstand a shot from a 9mm handgun. US customers are able to choose between an entry-level 600bhp dual-motor version, or a three-motor setup derived from the Tesla Model S Plaid, which will produce a whopping 845bhp. Tesla quotes an official range of 340 miles for the former, or 320 for the latter.
The Cybertruck can perform pick-up duties too, with a payload of 1134kg and a maximum towing capacity of 5000kg.
Will the Rivian R1T come to the UK?
You may not have heard of Rivian before, but in America this electric pick-up truck is already on sale. The brand even counts big names like Amazon and Ford among its key backers.
While various versions of the R1T are available, range-topping versions are fitted with four electric motors – one for each wheel – and up to 740bhp. That's enough power to pull this hefty pick-up to 60mph in 3.5sec and haul up to 5000kg.
Unfortunately it doesn’t look like the R1T will be offered for sale here, but the American manufacturer has already confirmed the next-generation Rivian R2 will be. Being a mid-sized SUV rather than a full-size pick-up, the R2 should be well-suited to British roads and customers, making it a more realistic sales proposition than the supersized R1T.
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