# Versatile Pickup Trucks This Renault Pickup Comes With Several Engine and Transmission Options By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-pickup References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/renault-alaskan-production-pickup/44123/) & [press.renault](http://press.renault.co.uk/press-release/29bdd34b-0b0b-4d87-866e-045b9857a0ee) The Alaskan is a brilliant new [Renault](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-rafale) pickup truck concept that is designed to bring together the very best advantages of a ruggedized interior structure with a shapely and aesthetically pleasing exterior build factor. This particular Renault pickup truck will hit the market in a variety of options that range from 160-horsepower and 190-horsepower 2.3-liter twin-turbo quad-cylinder setups to a more high-powered 190-horsepower 2.5-liter diesel engine variant. The truck will also be made fully available in both two-wheel and [four-wheel drive options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dacia-duster-4x4), with customers given the opportunity to select either a seven-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual setup. This pickup truck concept is ultimately designed to offer a plethora of options to discerning truck enthusiasts as well as anyone who wants to be able to exercise full control out on the road. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Pickup Trucks:** The Alaskan pickup truck concept's various engine and transmission options provide opportunities for customers to tailor their driving experience. - **Luxury Pickup Trucks:** The Alaskan pickup truck concept's sleek exterior design merges style with practicality, expanding the target market for luxury vehicles. - **Electric Pickup Trucks:** Renault could explore developing an electric version of the Alaskan pickup truck concept, keeping up with the trend toward more eco-friendly vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The development of versatile and customizable pickup trucks like the Alaskan concept could disrupt the traditional market for standard pickup truck configurations. - **Luxury Vehicle Industry:** The Alaskan concept's combination of practicality and style may introduce a new segment of luxury pickup trucks, competing with traditional luxury car manufacturers. - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** Renault's potential development of an electric version of the Alaskan concept could contribute to the expanding market for electric pickup trucks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Muscular Pickup Truck Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-yuga-pickup-truck-concept.md) - [High-Power Hybrid SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-rafale.md) - [Hyper-Rugged Camper Pickups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camper-pickup.md) - [All-Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-pickup-truck.md) - [Performance-Grade Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isuzu-dmax-ev.md) - [High-Tech Pick-Up Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-ranger.md) - [Off-Road Assistance Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-ranger-wildtrak-x.md) - [Active Adventurer Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-hilux-gr-sport.md) - [Comfortable Performance Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-toyota-tundra.md)