The Toyota Tacoma may be the best pickup in its class. And that’s sayings a lot, because the entire class is outstanding. The Toyota Tacoma was completely just last year, but nearly every truck in this class has been recently redesigned.

Like sister brand Chevrolet, GMC offered a light hybrid version of its Sierra full-size pickup for the 2005-2007 model years. That system was limited, only offering engine idle shutoff; it improved fuel economy by maybe 8 percent. At the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show, Chevrolet announced a new, more substantial two-mode hybrid version of the Silverado for the 2009 model year. Now GMC is following suit.