The Top 10 mileage trucks
Posted by cloud on December 4, 200910. Ford F-150
If you’re looking for trucks with a high mpg quotient, the 2008 Ford F-150 (rear wheel drive) is surely one car you should consider. The F-150 is excellent as a mileage truck, with a 4.2-liter V6 engine under the hood.
9. Dodge Ram 1500
The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500’s 3.7 liter V6 engine might not have the thundering power of the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine which is optional, but provides excellent mileage coupled with a smooth ride, especially in 2 wheel drive.
8. Honda Ridgeline
Another good mileage truck is the Honda Ridgeline with a 3.5 liter V6 tucked away underneath the hood. It’s not too tough a truck, but it’ll get the job done most times. Another great thing about the Ridgeline is its independent rear suspension.
7. Toyota Tundra
Toyota has built an excellent full-size truck, the Toyota Tundra. With a 4.0 liter V6 engine, the Toyota Tundra comes in at number seven in this list of the top ten mileage trucks.
6. Dodge Dakota
The Dodge Dakota is often seen as the rival of the Dodge Ram – a kind of sibling rivalry, as it were. A tough and overall good vehicle, the Dodge Dakota (2WD) with the 7.7 liter V6 engine ranks no.6 as a mileage truck.
5. Chevrolet Colorado
The Chevy Colorado (2.9 liter four-cylinder) is not only a good truck to drive on a daily basis, but it’s an excellent mileage truck with the added advantage of being easier to navigate on city roads.
4. Nissan Frontier
The Nissan Frontier, another mileage truck, comes in at no.4. What’s great about it is that it’s 2.5 liter 4 cylinder plus 2WD handles well both on-road as well as off-road.
3. Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
Those who favor pickups can’t really reconcile with the idea of a ‘hybrid pickup’. However, even though it’s not preferred by too many, the Chevy Silverado Hybrid ranks no.3 on this list thanks to the great mileage provided by its 6.0 liter V8 engine.
2. Toyota Tacoma
The mid-size Toyota Tacoma 2.7-liter engine makes it to number 2 on this list of mileage trucks as it is a high quality truck that is quite tough and offers great mileage. It might not be as roomy as the larger Tundra, but if you’re not too big on space, this is one vehicle you really should check out.
1. Ford Ranger
And finally, the number 1 mileage truck…the winner is… you guessed it, the Ford Ranger. An inexpensive truck that offers great mileage, the Ranger has a loyal following and a stable customer base. This one goes out in 2011, so if you’re looking for a great mileage truck, pick this one up before it’s off the shelves!
