The best new trucks are now combining the heavy utility features you may need with the most fuel efficient features offered in both conventional combustion and hybrid trucks.
Compare gas mileage on these most fuel efficient cars and trucks on the market now. Hybrid trucks are not holding their own as of yet, with weak acceleration and limited range on the electric front, as the near constant need for backup diesel makes little consumer sense.
Some of the most fuel efficient cars are hybrids and plug in cars, so you are better off using these as your runabout and get one of these excellent pickup trucks for your heavyweight needs:
1. A tie at city/highway 21/26
2009 Ford Ranger Truck- $ 16,060
Courtesy of Ford APA
2009 Mazda B-Series
2. 2009 Toyota Tacoma 2WD- 19/25
3. A tie at -21/22
Chevy Silverado Hybrid 1500
Courtesy of motherproof
GMC Sierra Hybrid 1500 2WD
4. Toyota Tacoma 2WD 20/26
5. A tie at -19/24
Ford Ranger 2 WD
Mazda B2300 2WD
6. A tie at -19/23
Nissan Frontier 2WD
Courtesy of Janelle Martin
Suzuki Equator 2WD
7. A tie at -18/24
Chevy Colorado 2WD Automatic, Manual or Crew cab
GMC Grand Canyon 2WD Automatic, Manual or Crew cab
Courtesy of mrenzaerr
8. A tie at- 17/22
Toyota Tacoma 4WD
Suzuki Equator 2WD
Nissan Frontier 2WD
9. A tie at-16/22
GMC Grand Canyon 4WD
Chevy Colorado 4WD
10. A tie at - 16/20
Dodge Dakota 2WD
Courtesy of bobfehan
Mitsubishi Raider 2WD
Nissan Frontier 2WD
So now that you are armed with the latest in diesel fuel economy numbers, you can compare gas mileage and make your wisest choice.
The most fuel efficient cars and trucks in the future may be better hybrid trucks or even hydrogen powered cars.
We will see what the future brings, but for now there is nothing like a homegrown Ford or Chevy!