Pickup trucks are best known for their sturdy and family-friendly features. Back in the day, pickups were popular only because of their ruggedness, but now you’ll find tons of options and features that make these vehicles quite feasible for families. Whether you want a vehicle for daily commute, dropping kids to school, or long weekend family trips, you can hardly go wrong with safety and reliability offered by pickup trucks.

Here are some of the most popular and best pickups for families if you’re looking for an upgrade.

Toyota Tundra
Perfect for a family of 6, the Toyota Tundra is quite spacious. If more room is needed, there is an option for a front bucket seat as well. The safety features include a rearview camera, forward collision warning, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, as well as a sway warning system for the purpose of towing. Moreover, this pickup truck is sufficiently equipped with an infotainment system that includes smartphone integration, a 6.1-inch touch screen, voice recognition, Bluetooth integration, and push-button start. Optional additional features include a moonroof, heated front seats, enhanced infotainment, and upgrades for off-road driving.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Thoroughly equipped and equally spacious, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is one of the top-selling pickups for families. This highly reliable vehicle comes in three versions—single cab, double cab, and crew cab. The single-cab variant can seat three, while the double and crew options can accommodate six people. There is also the option of the front seat bucket, that can lower the passenger capacity to five. The pickup comes with a standard safety setting for teen drivers and a rearview camera. Optional features include automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assistance. The infotainment system is top-of-line and includes a 7 inch touch-screen system along with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Ford F150
Spacious with a powerful performance, the Ford F150 is one of the most popular pickups for families. It is available in three configurations—single cab, double cab, and extended cab. While the single-cab version can seat three persons, the double and extended cab pickups can seat six persons. Moreover, the extended cab configuration has one of the most spacious back seats, offering more space than any other pickup in this class. The standard safety features include forward collision warning, a rearview camera, Dynamic Hitch Assist, and auto-emergency braking. Optional safety features include rear cross-traffic alert and a 360-degree camera.

Nissan Titan
One of the most comfortable pickups, the Nissan Titan has a reputation for its ease of driving. Moreover, it is known for its rugged performance as well. It is powered by a 5.6L V8 engine (on models from 2017 to 2019). The interiors of 2017-2019 Platinum Reserve models have leather upholstery, heated steering wheel, as well as heated and cooled front seats. The standard safety features include a rearview camera. The latest 2020 models include the Nissan Safety Shield 360 safety system.