MotorTrend Monday named the all electric motor RivianR1T was named the 2022 magazine’s truck of the YEAR, beating all other pickups Ford Motor, General MotorsAnd Hyundai Motor.

Every year, automakers worldwide are keen to secure the prestigious title and “Golden Caliper”, award. They can be used for advertising purposes and serve as validation of the new model.

MotorTrend has named the R1T by MotorTrend, which is the first mass-produced electric truckThe U.S. received the “most remarkable pickup truck” award, according to the release that announced the announcement.

According to the release, “Rivian looked at what a modern pickup might be like and the results are the most amazing truck MotorTrend’s ever driven. It is undoubtedly the worthy recipient of the Golden Calipers’ in recent times.”

MotorTrend stated that the Rivian R1T surpassed all six of its key criteria, including safety, efficiency and value as well as advancements in engineering, design excellence and performance in intended function.

MotorTrend also considered the Ford Maverick and GMC Hummer Electric EV as finalists in the truck of the Year category.

MotorTrend has named MotorTrend the truck of year. This follows MotorTrend’s publication naming both the Lucid Air as the car and the Genesis GV70 its SUV.

The R1T is the first electric pickup truck on the market. It also manages to do all this while not causing offence to truck-buyer traditions. MotorTrend has named the Rivian R1T their 2022 Truck Of The Year.” Ed Loh from MotorTrend’s editorial team said in a statement.