Consumer Watch: Most affordable new trucks and SUVs to insure

Chevrolet takes top two truck spots with Ford taking five spots in the top 10; Fiat is the most budget-friendly SUV to insure with Honda having three in the top 10

Los Angeles—Consumers continue to gravitate toward larger vehicles as truck and SUV segments dominate sales in the U.S., a trend that shows no signs of slowing down. Mercury Insurance has generated a list of the most affordable new SUVs and trucks to help car-buyers find a vehicle that will save on insurance.

Mercury’s research and development team examined 2023 model year trucks and SUVs that are available at car dealerships today to compile a list.

“The appeal of trucks and SUVs is that they can handle weekday work commutes as well as weekend excursions,” said Mercury Insurance Director of Product Management R&D Chong Gao. “New models have fantastic fuel economy for pickups and a variety of sizes.”

Here is the top 10 list for new 2023 trucks, beginning with the most affordable make and model to insure: