Pickup trucks, minivans and SUVs have become necessities for many American households. Even with the rising cost of fuel, we can’t seem to do without them. Where else are you going to put three kids, a dog and all the luggage? Until automakers come up with a new way of packaging the American family, it seems that these vehicles will be around for a while. Whether the appeal is off-roading in a Hummer H3, hauling the boat with a Dodge Ram Mega Cab or running errands in a Toyota Highlander Hybrid, the new offerings for 2006 are plentiful.

The all-new Hummer H3 is just one of many new SUVs, pickup trucks, and minivans arriving on the market for 2006.