Ready to purchase a truck without breaking the bank? These entry-level trucks are packed with features, power, versatility, and style, all for under $30,000. While many drivers expect these models to be bare bones, this is simply not the case. Many of these affordable trucks come with V6 engines, advanced safety features, and state of the art technology like Wi-Fi hotspots, USB ports, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The hottest crop of affordable pickups include the 2020 Toyota Tacoma, the 2020 Chevy Colorado, and the 2020 Ford Ranger. Read on to find out more about these entry-level trucks.

The 2020 Toyota Tacoma is a compact pickup truck that is comfortable inside and out. Although it's not known for off-road prowess, the Tacoma is capable at chewing up the road when needed. While the standard engine is a 2.7-liter four-cylinder, drivers can upgrade 278-horsepower V6 engine. There are plenty more upgrades available, with six trim levels: SR (work truck), SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited and TRD Pro. The best deal is the SR5, which includes a tough composite bed, a Wi-Fi hotspot, an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, remote keyless entry, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and many advanced driving aids, including forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and lane departure alert. Starting at $22,817, the 2020 Tacoma is an ideal entry-level truck.

The Chevy Colorado is a compact truck known for a powerful, smooth ride. Although smaller in scale, the Colorado can seat up to five adults comfortably. The 200-horsepower turbodiesel engine has an impressive towing capacity of up to 7,700 pounds while still handling like a champ. Like most midsize pickups, this truck can be customized for drivers' needs. There are extended-cab and crew-cab body styles, two bed lengths, and five trim levels: Base, WT (Work Truck), LT, Z71 and ZR2. The Base trim package comes with a rearview camera, GM's new infotainment system with a 7-inch screen, two USB ports, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and more in an extended cab. Starting at $21,300, the new Colorado is a great deal.

The 2020 Ford Ranger offers drivers impressive new features, such as a responsive turbocharged four-cylinder engine and one of the highest tow ratings in its class. All Rangers are equipped with a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine (270 hp, 310 lb-ft of torque) paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Starting at $24,619, the Ford Ranger is a great deal on a mid-size truck for towing - able to tow 7,500 pounds - while leaving plenty of room for passengers. The Ranger is available with extended cab and crew cab, five and six foot beds, and three trim levels: XL, XLT and Lariat. The XL base model comes with a manually locking tailgate, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a Wi-Fi hotspot, a four-speaker stereo system, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking.