2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$28,750 - $42,750 | 22-25 MPG | $0.79 per mile
Best Midsize Trucks for 2025
10 pickup trucks earned NHTSA's published safety ratings for 2025. The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz appears first with a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and IIHS Top Safety Pick, starting at $28,750. RepairPal rates it 4.0 out of 5.0 for reliability. Ranked by NHTSA safety rating, highest first, then base price, cheapest first when results are tied.
First Result
5-star NHTSA safety rating with IIHS Top Safety Pick
$28,750 starting MSRP, 22-25 MPG
Photo by Luke Stackpoole on UnsplashHow this list is generated
Model year: 2025; Vehicle type: Pickup Truck; Size class: Compact or Midsize. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.
25-Star Rated
1IIHS Awards
9Brands
$28k–$87kPrice Range
Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.
| # | Vehicle | Base MSRP | Safety | Annual Fuel | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz | $28,750 | 5★ | $2,500 | 3 |
| 2 | 2025 Honda Ridgeline | $40,150 | 5★ | $2,950 | 2 |
| 3 | 2025 Ford Maverick | $28,145 | 4★ | $1,650 | 12 |
| 4 | 2025 Toyota Tacoma | $31,590 | 4★ | $2,700 | 4 |
| 5 | 2025 Chevrolet Colorado | $31,900 | 4★ | $3,100 | 1 |
| 6 | 2025 Nissan Frontier | $32,050 | 4★ | $2,950 | 3 |
| 7 | 2025 Ford Ranger | $33,350 | 4★ | $2,700 | 13 |
| 8 | 2025 GMC Canyon | $38,400 | 4★ | $3,100 | 2 |
| 9 | 2025 Jeep Gladiator | $38,100 | — | $3,300 | 1 |
| 10 | 2025 INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster | $86,900 | — | $3,375 | 0 |
Vehicles Matching These Criteria
10 vehicles
2025 Honda Ridgeline
$40,150 - $47,280 | 21 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2025 Ford Maverick
$28,145 - $41,425 | 25-38 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2025 Toyota Tacoma
$31,590 - $64,135 | 23 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2025 Chevrolet Colorado
$31,900 - $49,600 | 20 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2025 Nissan Frontier
$32,050 - $45,610 | 21 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2025 Ford Ranger
$33,350 - $56,070 | 23 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2025 GMC Canyon
$38,400 - $52,000 | 20 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2025 Jeep Gladiator
$38,100 - $61,100 | 19 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2025 INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster
$86,900 - $94,900 | 14 MPG | $0.79 per mile
Common Questions
How many 2025 trucks have 5-star safety ratings?
2 of 10 trucks earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2025. Prices start at $28,145.
Which 2025 trucks have zero recalls?
1 of 10 vehicles shown on this page have no recalls on file with NHTSA. Recall counts can change at any time as manufacturers and NHTSA identify new issues.
Which brands have trucks on this list?
9 brands are represented: Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, INEOS, Jeep, Nissan, and 1 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.