Pickup trucks aren’t just your dad’s favorite vehicle anymore, Pickup truck sales are the hottest they’ve been in decades! It’s no wonder because driving one is no longer a bumpy, and rugged experience that you have to endure! Pickup trucks are more appeal than ever before, the interior is just as comfortable as a car, crossover, or minivan, and the exterior is sleek and stylish. Due to these reasons, pickups are now attracting more buyers, and the fact that you can have the option for backseats and more cab space has turned these vehicles into the new family car.

Customers who are looking to buy a pickup as their family vehicle bring different needs to the table than traditional buyers. Customers are still looking for the core truck capabilities like hauling, towing, and off-road ability but the exterior appearance, safety, and technology are more important than ever!

Family-Friendly Changes:

More efficient engines and transmissions: For better mpg on family vacations

More safety features than ever before: Including features like standard automatic emergency braking (AEB), forward-collision warning (FCW), and lane-departure warning (LDW)

Staying connected: Including features like Chevrolet Infotainment System, Apple CarPlay Compatibility, Android Auto Compatibility, Available 4G LTE Wi-Fi, myChevrolet Mobile App

Appearance: With available Chevrolet Accessories for the interior, exterior, cargo bed and more, there are lots of ways to customize your truck to your needs.

If you’re looking to pick up a truck as your new family vehicle I suggest that you test drive the truck first and do your homework, especially if you have never been a truck owner before. Pickup trucks are big cars and sometimes not the right fit for some people, they can be hard to get in and out of because of the height of the truck, and the size can cost you some money in fuel. So make sure that a pickup would fit your family’s lifestyle!