Pickup trucks with a single cab or cab chassis (without a bed) accounted for more than 38% of pickup truck sales in 2025
If in the past, the real pickup was a single cab, the opening of imports in the early 1990s proved that two more doors and an extra seat made all the difference. But when it comes to professional use, there is no conversation and a good truck is one that has a full bed (or not even a bucket).
The segment of medium pickup trucks for work returned to gain strength in Brazil in 2026, driven by the resumption of single cab and chassis-cab versions. After years of almost exclusive focus on double cab configurations, manufacturers are once again meeting the specific demands of fleet owners, rural producers and service companies, with models that are more suitable for cargo transport and equipment implementation.
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Currently, three pickup trucks concentrate this offer in the domestic market: Toyota Hilux, Chevrolet S10 and Ford Ranger. Each of them adopts different strategies in terms of versions, engine and load capacity.
The Toyota Hilux maintains the most traditional and complete offer, in addition to being on the market for many years. The line includes single-cab and chassis-cab versions, both with 4×4 traction and a 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine with approximately 204 hp and 50.9 kgfm.
Prices start at R$ 256 thousand in the chassis configuration, and can approach R$ 290 thousand in the equipped single cab. The load capacity is around 1,000 kg, within the average of the segment. The pickup continues to be a reference among professional operators, supported by the consolidated network and history of durability.
The Chevrolet S10, in turn, offers single cab and chassis cab options in the 2026 lineup. The WT (Work Truck) configuration is equipped with a 2.8 turbodiesel engine with 207 hp and up to 52 kgfm, associated with a manual transmission and 4×4 traction. The starting price is around R$ 253 thousand. One of the highlights is the load capacity, which can reach about 1,200 kg, which is more robust than the Japanese.
The main novelty in the segment is the reintroduction of working versions in the new generation of the Ford Ranger. The brand started to offer both a single cab and a chassis-cab in the XL version, with prices starting at R$ 248 thousand. The model uses a 2.0 turbodiesel engine with 170 hp and about 41 kgfm, with manual or automatic transmission options and 4×4 traction. The highlight is the load capacity, which can reach 1,371 kg, one of the largest in the category, in addition to the proposal aimed at versatility for implementations, such as trunks, ambulances and service vehicles.
