Best Diesel Cars: Highest-rated cars in Canada on Driving for 2026
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 earns the top spot in our Best Diesel Cars thanks to impressive Safety ratings.
- While 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 couldn’t match 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 for Safety and Efficiency, it still ranks very high because of its solid Safety scores.
- We crunch the data to rate vehicles on a 5-point scale in 5 key categories: Safety, Power, Efficiency, Cargo Space, and Warranty. Overall ratings average those 5 categories to rank it compared to other vehicles in this category.
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Price MSRP
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Diesel
Read MoreThe Ford F-350 is part of the automaker’s Super Duty lineup. Colloquially known as a one-ton, it sits between the entry F-250 (popularly known as a three-quarter-ton) and the F-450 and higher commercial trucks. The F-350 gets new wheelbase and driveline configurations in some of its models, along with new available packages. It comes in Regular Cab, SuperCab (dual cab), and SuperCrew configurations.
Competitors to the 2026 Ford F-350
The Detroit-area automakers are the only ones that make heavy-duty trucks. The F-350 competes with the Chevrolet Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 3500, and Ram 3500.
What’s new with the Ford F-350 for 2026?
The entry XL trim in SuperCab configuration, previously available only in long-wheelbase with an eight-foot bed, can now also be ordered in short-wheelbase with a 6-foot-9-inch bed. The XLT and Lariat trims, which only came in 4x4 for 2025, now start out in 4x2 and 4x4 becomes an available option. A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is now standard on all trims. A keyless entry pad is optional with the XLT Premium Package, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum, and is available as a dealer-installed option on the XL.
The Ford Connectivity Package is now standard on all trims for one year, and can be optioned to a one-time purchase for seven years. The STX Appearance Package can be added to trucks with dual rear wheels; the Tremor Off-Road Package can be added to trucks with the 6.7L diesel engine; and the XLT Premium Package can be ordered without having to add the Black Appearance Package. A new Lariat Premium Package adds numerous features including Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 driver assist technologies, platform running boards, power-sliding rear glass, trailer reverse guidance, and Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Hitch Assist. New exterior colours are Argon Blue Metallic and Marsh Grey, plus Iconic Silver Metallic for fleet only; while Antimatter Blue Metallic and Darkened Bronze Metallic are gone.
2026 Ford F-350 Performance
Two gasoline engines and two diesel choices are available across the lineup. The entry engine, standard in the XL, XLT, and Lariat trims, is a 6.8L V8 that makes 405 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque. The King Ranch and Platinum start with a 7.3L V8 that makes 430 horsepower and 485 lb-ft of torque; and this engine can be optioned on lower trims. Both use a ten-speed automatic transmission.
The base diesel engine is a 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbodiesel, making 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque. A high-output version is also available, making 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque. Both use a ten-speed automatic transmission, and both engines can be optioned on all trims. The F-350 is available with single or dual rear wheels.
2026 Ford F-350 Efficiency
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) doesn’t publish fuel efficiency figures for heavy-duty trucks.
2026 Ford F-350 Safety
Neither the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has rated the F-350 in crash testing.
Standard or available driver-assist features include emergency front braking, tire pressure monitoring system, post-crash alert system, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage, lane-keep assist, automatic high-beam headlamps, Blue Cruise hands-free driving assist, and mandatory rearview camera.
2026 Ford F-350 Reliability
Consumer Reports hadn’t given the Ford F-350 a reliability rating at time of this writing, but said it expected the 2025 Super Duty to have “about average reliability when compared to other new cars,” based on similar Ford models. It didn’t receive an individual award in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, which looks at three-year-old vehicles – the Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD took those – and Ford as a brand ranked 13th among all automakers, directly below the industry average.
2026 Ford F-350 Interior
The F-350 features a handsome cabin with chunky, gloved-hand-friendly controls. Depending on the trim or options, it can range from a work truck with vinyl floors and upholstery, to ventilated and massaging seats clad in leather. Features can include a twin-panel sunroof, fully-reclining front seats, a front console that turns into a work table or contains a locking safe, power-adjustable pedals, 12-inch digital cluster, and 12-inch infotainment screen.
2026 Ford F-350 Dimensions
The 2026 Ford F-350 offers a short bed at 6-foot-9-inches, or long bed at 8 feet. The Regular Cab comes only with the long bed. New for 2026, the SuperCab offers both, as the SuperCrew does. Front headroom in all cab is 1,036 mm (40.8 inches). Maximum towing capacity across the lineup, depending on the configuration and rear wheels, ranges from 13,700 lbs to 28,000 lbs.
2026 Ford F-350 Canadian Pricing
In base trim, the F-350 in Regular Cab starts at $62,989 in 4x2, and $66,489 in 4x4. The SuperCab 4x2 begins at $65,085 in 4x2, and at $68,585 in 4x4. The SuperCrew 4x2 starts at $68,039 in 4x2 and at $71,539 in 4x4.
