Trucks With Good Gas Mileage

A truck need not necessarily mean a mindless gas guzzler, as is generally perceived. There are several truck available nowadays, which provide good value for money in terms of fuel efficiency. Here we'll review two of the trucks known to have better MPG ratings when compared to other affordable pickups on the consumer truck market. These fuel-friendly models are the Toyota Tacoma and the GMC Sierra, both of which have proven track records of versatility and reliability over time.

The Toyota Tacoma is a truck which is available in the price range of fifteen to thirty thousand dollars, depending on the make and the model. It is known to be one of the most fuel efficient trucks. Depending on its body built or style (regular, extended or crew cab), the Toyota Tacoma is known to give a fuel efficiency of 29 miles per US gallon. The truck has been manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation since 1995. It has a powerful 2.7 liter base engine. There are options to choose from a five speed manual transmission and a four speed manual transmission. This vehicle also has stood several tests in terms of stability control, traction control and airbag impact, and have come out in flying colors. The acceleration is great as well, with the Tacoma being able to achieve a speed of 60 miles per hour within a matter of eight seconds. The normal seating capacity is 3 passengers, exclusive of the option of extended cabs.

The GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid is another great fuel efficient truck. This truck has a 300 volt nickel metal hybrid battery system, which allows the vehicle to drive at a speed of 200 miles per hour by utilizing only battery power. Apart from that, the fuel efficiency of the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid is close to 21.5 miles per gallon in the city. On the highway, this increases up to 23 miles per gallon. The price of this vehicle is slightly on the higher side, in comparison to vehicles of the same class and make, it being in the range of thirty eight to forty eight thousand dollars. But the option to utilize the hybrid feature of the vehicle by running it on the battery instead of gasoline, more than makes up for the increment in price. The transmission is available in 4 gears automatic and manual options, and the passenger seating capacity of the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid is 6 passengers, exclusive of any extended cabs or wagons. This vehicle is known for its strength and durability, and is a good option for rugged roads, especially when a group of people need to travel together for long distances. The powerful V8 engine also is a great force behind such high and efficient performance of the Sierra 1500 Hybrid.