Which truck would you choose to face the undead?
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- Major automakers such as Toyota, Ford, and Ram produce high-performance off-road pickup trucks.
- These trucks are specifically designed to withstand harsh terrain and overcome difficult driving situations.
A zombie apocalypse may sound far-fetched, but 2025’s toughest pickup trucks are so overbuilt that they might be equipped to handle it. So, if the undead came knocking, which truck would you trust to save you alive?
From ample ground clearance to unique off-road capabilities, some trucks are so clever and advanced that you might actually have a chance in the zombie apocalypse.
2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
Preparing for the end of the world?
Toyota’s Tacoma TRD midsize pickup truck is legendary in this segment for several reasons that make it the perfect choice for a zombie apocalypse. Reliable, rugged and designed for roads less traveled.
Prices for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro start at $64,135. This midsize pickup truck uses a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and electric motor to produce 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. It gets 22 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.
The Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro comes standard with Multi-Terrain Select, which allows drivers to tune the Tacoma for different terrain types, including mud, dirt, and sand. It also features standard CRAWL control, low-speed off-road cruise control to help drivers navigate difficult terrain. The Tacoma TRD Pro includes 33.0-inch all-terrain tires, TRD-tuned FOX shocks, and an underbody skid plate. With terrain management features, all-terrain tires, and skid plates, the TRD Pro is perfect for nightmarish situations like enduring a zombie apocalypse.
2025 Ford F-150 Raptor
mini monster truck
Ford’s F-150 Raptor is one of the most capable off-road trucks on the market. Priced from $79,005, it’s not for everyone, but the full-size off-road truck can tackle sand, rocks, and more.
The 2025 Ford F-150 Raptor is powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that produces 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. You get 14 miles per gallon in the city and 18 miles per gallon on the highway.
The F-150 Raptor includes heavy-duty skid plates, large 35.0-inch all-terrain tires, and 12.0 inches of ground clearance. It produces plenty of power and has a terrain management system to deal with tricky terrain. Raptor is designed to overcome difficult obstacles and tricky situations.
Rams 2025 1500 RHO
“Equipment for adventure”
Not to be outdone by Ford, Stellantis’ Ram brand also produces full-size off-road pickup trucks that can tango over rugged terrain. The 2025 Ram 1500 RHO is the most capable version of the popular 1500 full-size pickup.
Prices for the Ram 1500 RHO start at $69,995. It is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine that produces 540 horsepower and a powerful 521 pound-feet of torque. The 1500 RHO gets 14 miles per gallon in the city and 16 miles per gallon on the highway.
Ram’s full-size off-road pickup truck has 11.8 inches of ground clearance. It comes standard with F-150 Raptor-like 35.0-inch all-terrain tires, a whopping nine selectable drive modes, and front and rear tow hooks. A review in automotive magazine The Drive found the 1500 RHO to be smooth on both sand and rocks.
Should a zombie apocalypse occur, your survival will depend on your ability to build vehicles that can overcome extreme terrain and unpredictable conditions. Fortunately, some of the latest 2025 pickup trucks have robust features that can work in your favor.
