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HAULERS AND ROCK CRAWLERS

THE JUDGES: Ed Loh, editor-in-chief

▪ Mark Rechtin, executive editor

▪ Alisa Priddle, Detroit editor

▪ Christian Seabaugh, features editor

▪ Chris Walton, road test editor

▪ Alex Nishimoto, associate online editor

▪ Miguel Cortina, Motor Trend en Español editor

THE LINEUP ▪ Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 ▪ GMC Sierra HD ▪ Ford F-150

Fancy suspensions, high ground clearance, and knobby tires. Our 2018 Truck of the Year competition bordered on Off-Roader of the Year, thanks to three entrants packing hardware aimed at rock crawling and desert racing. Although they’re specially equipped, that doesn’t entail a free pass from the rigorous towing drills or extensive judging criteria applied at every TOTY competition.

KINGMAN,

ARIZONA

DAVIS DAM GRADE

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