2003 Full-Size Pickup Trucks

Redesigned for the 2003 model year, Chevrolet's full-size pickups display more of a family resemblance to the Avalanche and TrailBlazer sport utility vehicles. The Silverado sports new angular wheel openings and an aero-styled hood. Front tow hooks and fog lamps are recessed into the front bumper, and the front fascia is flush mounted to the truck's body. An XM Satellite Radio is now offered as an option.

Redesigned for the 2003 model year, Chevrolet's full-size pickups display more of a family resemblance to the Avalanche and TrailBlazer sport utility vehicles. The Silverado sports new angular wheel openings and an aero-styled hood. Front tow hooks and fog lamps are recessed into the front bumper, and the front fascia is flush mounted to the truck's body. An XM Satellite Radio is now offered as an option.

Redesigned for the 2003 model year, Chevrolet's full-size pickups display more of a family resemblance to the Avalanche and TrailBlazer sport utility vehicles. The Silverado sports new angular wheel openings and an aero-styled hood. Front tow hooks and fog lamps are recessed into the front bumper, and the front fascia is flush mounted to the truck's body. An XM Satellite Radio is now offered as an option.

Light-duty versions of Dodge's boldly styled full-size pickup trucks earned a fresh “big-rig” look for the 2002 model year. Two new option groups are available for 2003: an Off-Road edition with offroad tires, skid plates and tow hooks, and a Work Special that promises affordable functionality. A new Laramie model replaces the previous SLT Plus, and joins the ST and SLT trims.

Light-duty versions of Dodge's boldly styled full-size pickup trucks earned a fresh “big-rig” look for the 2002 model year. Two new option groups are available for 2003: an Off-Road edition with offroad tires, skid plates and tow hooks, and a Work Special that promises affordable functionality. A new Laramie model replaces the previous SLT Plus, and joins the ST and SLT trims.

Light-duty versions of Dodge's boldly styled full-size pickup trucks earned a fresh “big-rig” look for the 2002 model year. Two new option groups are available for 2003: an Off-Road edition with offroad tires, skid plates and tow hooks, and a Work Special that promises affordable functionality. A new Laramie model replaces the previous SLT Plus, and joins the ST and SLT trims.

For 2003, engineers focused on noise, vibration and harshness improvements in Ford's full-size, light-duty F-150 pickup truck. A distinctive Heritage Edition marks the 100th birthday of the Ford Motor Co. A new STX edition that is meant to target younger buyers is now available, and it comes equipped with a Kenwood MP3/CD player and Chrometec-styled 17-inch wheels. Later in the model year, the King Ranch models add chrome tubular running boards.

A new 6.0-liter Power Stroke turbo-diesel engine that cranks out 325 horsepower and 560 pounds-feet of torque will be available for heavy-duty full-size pickups early in 2003. When that engine becomes available, it will mate with a new five-speed TorqShift automatic transmission.

Ford has a potent new powertrain waiting for its heavy-duty one-ton pickup truck line. Available early in 2003, the new 6.0-liter Power Stroke turbo-diesel engine will deliver 325 horsepower and 560 pounds-feet of torque; it will team with a new five-speed TorqShift automatic transmission. Buyers have a choice of three other engines for the F-350 Super Duty, including a gasoline V-10 and a 7.3-liter turbo-diesel V-8.

GMC has redesigned its complete line of full-size Sierra pickup trucks for the 2003 model year. While the automaker positions its trucks as “professional grade,” the similar Chevrolet Silverado ranks as the high-volume member of the duo.

GMC has redesigned its complete line of full-size Sierra pickup trucks for the 2003 model year. While the automaker positions its trucks as “professional grade,” the similar Chevrolet Silverado ranks as the high-volume member of the duo.

GMC has redesigned its complete line of full-size Sierra pickup trucks for the 2003 model year. While the automaker positions its trucks as “professional grade,” the similar Chevrolet Silverado ranks as the high-volume member of the duo.

When it emerged for the 2000 model year, Toyota's Tundra was the first full-size Japanese-brand pickup truck. It was also the first pickup with a V-8 engine option.