Sentences with phrase «fueled truck buyers»

Surely there are enough testosterone - fueled truck buyers out there to justify putting the Raptor's boosted V6 (it makes 450 hp and 510 lb - ft!)

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With moderate gasoline prices, fuel economy is no longer a persuasive factor for many truck buyers.

Launched in 2005, the Pilot - based crew - cab trucklet was designed to appeal to buyers looking for an efficient alternative to conventional midsize pickups.; Though the Ridgeline's 3.5 - liter V - 6 and unibody construction are fuel - saving measures, the truck is still considerably thirsty: the EPA rates the 2009 Ridgeline at 15/20 mpg city / highway.

Meanwhile, a Chevy spokesman says this truck's typical buyer operates a fleet with his own fueling station and some requirement by the federal government to run alternative - fuel vehicles.

The buyer of a new long - haul truck in 2027 would recoup the investment in fuel - efficient technology in less than two years through fuel savings.

There's a good chance the 2016 Honda Ridgeline also grows in size — if not only to appease American buyers, who seem to lean towards full - size trucks, but also to qualify for a more lenient Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard, which is now calculated in part by a vehicle's footprint.

Though skeptics questioned how it would affect the truck's rugged capability, the combination of power and fuel economy won over many buyers.

... For 2013 Ram is the only brand to offer pickup truck buyers best - in - class 25 mpg fuel economy, best - in - class 30,000 - lb.

«The Ram 1500 offers truck buyers leading - edge innovation with 225 pounds of weight reduction, 12,750 pounds of towing capability, a stunning Uconnect 12 - inch touchscreen display and active systems that improve fuel efficiency and assist drivers.

ECODIESEL V6 ENGINE As fuel economy becomes increasingly important to truck buyers, Ram steps to the front with the 3.0 - liter turbocharged EcoDiesel V6 engine, with 240 horsepower, 420 lb - ft of torque at only 2,000 rpm, and what will be extraordinary fuel efficiency.

Horsepower, torque, towing, transmissions, brakes and fuel economy are closely scrutinized because truck - buyers actually depend on these.

But, truck buyers care less about a 1 - or 2 - mpg increase in fuel economy than they do power, hauling ability and comfort.

Low fuel prices have some buyers eyeing bigger cars and trucks, but savvy owners know plentiful gas isn't forever and many parts of the world will tax the heck out of fossil fuels out of concerns over global warming.

Diesel power, the most familiar alternative for improving fuel economy, is a popular choice for buyers of big pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles like the Ford F - Series, the Dodge Ram, and the Chevrolet Suburban.

President Raj Nair, Ford's group VP for global product development, said, «Our commitment to deliver great fuel economy in our cars, utilities and trucks is a key reason we are seeing strong growth in coastal markets and with import buyers.»

All of the other midsize trucks had disappeared due to pricing and fuel economy figures being very close to full - size trucks, causing many buyers to go with the larger option.

Standard safety features and fuel economy as high as 26 mpg on the highway make it a versatile choice for work or play.Strengths of this model include Enough variations to suit nearly any buyer, affordable entry - level truck in its base trim, and available 4 - wheel drive

«The full - size truck market is the toughest market to crack in the entire industry, with so many outstanding products available,» said Fred Diaz, division vice president and general manager, North America Trucks and Light Commercial Vehicles, Nissan North America, Inc. «This new Nissan TITAN XD is designed to offer buyers something the others don't — combining outstanding towing and hauling capabilities and noteworthy fuel economy while towing and hauling.

We know truck buyers don't care as much about fuel economy as they do sheer brute force, which is why the Silverado delivers performance at or near the top of its class in almost every category, including a maximum tow rating of 10,700 pounds when properly equipped.

But for truck buyers looking for a combination of good fuel economy and the best diesel payload / towing in the class, that's a small price to pay.

That's the case with trucks, both because diesel engines» torque is good for towing, and because there are no real hybrid or electric alternatives in this segment for buyers looking for low fuel costs and emissions.

The Tundra is a strong truck with a great reputation, but without a 3/4 - or 1 - ton model, it ranks near the bottom of the full - size pickup pack in areas that matter most to buyers, namely towing, fuel economy and payload.

Hegbloom said buyers look for four things in the mid-sized truck market: less capability, a smaller foot print, a smaller price tag, and better fuel economy.

Here, buyers want their trucks to be ready for work and play, expecting that the trucks will offer a comfortable ride, tow around 10,000 pounds, shuttle family around, get acceptable fuel economy and serve as vacation director by getting the boat or RV to a favorite destination.

For example, in the year 2040 alone, EPA's analysis estimates that American car buyers — in the absence of the farsighted rule on light - duty trucks — will miss out on $ 104 billion in savings they could have reaped, had they paid higher sticker prices for vehicles that would get better fuel economy.

Driven by cheap fuel, a surging economy and a rising stock market, more buyers are willing to pay as much for a richly appointed truck as they would a fancy Mercedes - Benz or Lexus sedan.