Midsize truck buyers will be happy to know that Ford is returning the Ranger to its U.S. lineup with a unique exterior design, chassis tuning, and a powertrain specific to customer preferences in this region of the world.
The 2.8 L Duramax diesel should pack plenty of power for
midsize truck buyers with an estimated 181 horsepower at 3,400 rpm and 369 lb - ft of torque at 2,000 rpm.
Not exact matches
Of course, big pickup
trucks, especially GMC Sierra Denalis and Ford Raptors are «lifestyle» vehicles, too, though they typically sticker for at least twice the price of the $ 30,000
midsize trucks that attract first - time
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.
Midsize trucks today are still larger and more capable than most
buyers need.
When Mercedes first announced its pickup plans last year, it said the move was in response to global demand for
midsize trucks, and that the vehicle would be available to both commercial and private
buyers.
Honda isn't aiming to poach
buyers from the
midsize truck crowd.
But
buyers looking for a touch more» tude in a
midsize truck will likely find the Frontier right up their alley.
But
buyers looking for a touch more» tude in a
midsize truck will likely find...
With the addition of the new Chevy Colorado, General Motors is the only automaker to offer
truck buyers the choice between a
midsize, full - size, and a heavy - duty pickup.
And while the diesel engine option is a bit expensive, it makes a difference for
truck buyers who want something in the
midsize category that can truly perform
truck - oriented tasks such as hauling, towing and going off - road.
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.
Here in North America, the new GMC Canyon is part of our three -
truck strategy designed with the customer in mind, making us the only manufacturer that lets
buyers choose precisely the right
truck for their needs: Light Duty, Heavy Duty or
Midsize.
Cars.com put the current lineup of
midsize pickup trucks to the test in its Midsize Pickup Truck Challenge to determine the overall best option for
midsize pickup
trucks to the test in its
Midsize Pickup Truck Challenge to determine the overall best option for
Midsize Pickup Truck Challenge to determine the overall best option for
buyers.