THE IMPOSSIBLY FUN PICKUP

It looks like a toy, but the Jeep Gladiator arrives with a burly frame and plenty of pickup cred, thanks to tow and payload ratings better than the Toyota Tacoma. And since it’s based on the Wrangler, the Gladiator can go where other trucks can’t—the perfect gear-hauler to play hooky with. From $33,545; jeep.com