Ten Most Efficient Trucks

MSRP: $22,560 - $31,630
MPG: 20Hwy, 15City | Annual Fuel Cost: $1,868

The Dakota is a mid-size pickup that provides nearly full-size truck power and capability. It is the only truck in its class to offer a V8 engine. The Dakota is available with the choice of two engines (3.7-liter V6 or 4.7-liter V8), three transmissions, two body styles (extended cab or crew cab), two drive types (2WD or 4WD) and four trim levels.

MSRP: $16,705 - $27,075
MPG: 24Hwy, 18City | Annual Fuel Cost: $1,680

The Canyon offers a variety of cab styles, suspensions and powertrains that make it both versatile and practical. It's available in two- or four-wheel drive in three body styles: regular cab, extended cab and crew cab. Three engines are available: a 185-hp 2.9-liter 4-cylinder, a 242-hp 3.7-liter inline 5-cylinder and a 300-hp 5.3-liter V8 (optional on extended and crew cab).

MSRP: $16,705 - $26,940
MPG: 24Hwy, 18City | Annual Fuel Cost: $1,680

The Colorado offers a variety of cab styles, suspensions and powertrains that make it both versatile and practical. Available in two- or four-wheel drive in three body styles: regular, extended and crew cab. The base engine is a 185-hp 2.9-liter 4-cylinder engine, while a 242-hp 3.7-liter 5-cylinder engine is available (standard on crew cab LT) on all models.

MSRP: $17,220 - $28,550
MPG: 23Hwy, 19City | Annual Fuel Cost: $1,599

The Equator is Suzukis' new entry into the small pickup market. Tough, stylish, and comfortable the Equator is a perfect choice for drivers who want style and utility. It's available as an Extended or Crew Cab in Base, Premium, Sport, and RMZ-4 trims. A 152-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission is the power team on the Base Extended Cab.

MSRP: $17,460 - $29,740
MPG: 23Hwy, 19City | Annual Fuel Cost: $1,599

The mid-size Frontier combines innovation, versatility and practicality and is suitable for both work and the trail. It's available as a King or a Crew Cab in either a 4x2 or a 4x4 drive system. It comes in four distinct trims: base XE, well equipped SE, luxurious LE and the PRO-4X off-road model. Engines include a 152-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder or a 261-hp 4.0-liter V6.

MSRP: $15,170 - $27,075
MPG: 26Hwy, 20City | Annual Fuel Cost: $1,529

The Tacoma offers a comfortable cab, a refined ride, responsive handling, proven off-road capability, and quality construction. It's available in Regular, Access (extended cab) and Double (crew cab) body styles, in either two or four wheel drive. Regular and Access come with six-foot beds; Double have the choice of a five-foot bed or a standard-size six-footer.

MSRP: $38,390 - $47,675
MPG: 22Hwy, 21City | Annual Fuel Cost: $1,599

The Sierra 1500 Hybrid provides all the power needed of a full-size truck with the fuel savings technology of GM's two-mode hybrid system. It's offered in a Crew Cab bodystyle, in either 2WD or 4WD, and is powered by a 6.0-liter V8 engine that includes Active Fuel Management giving it the ability to run as an economical V4 when full power isn't needed.

MSRP: $38,020 - $47,305
MPG: 22Hwy, 21City | Annual Fuel Cost: $1,599

The Silverado 1500 Hybrid provides all the power needed of a full-size truck with the fuel savings technology of GM's two-mode hybrid system. It's offered in a Crew Cab bodystyle, in either 2WD or 4WD, and is powered by a 6.0-liter V8 engine that includes Active Fuel Management giving it the ability to run as an economical V4 when full power isn't needed.

MSRP: $16,060 - $16,060
MPG: 26Hwy, 21City | Annual Fuel Cost: $1,462

The B2300, named for its engine displacement of 2.3 liters, is the smallest of Mazda's compact pickup truck line and is closely related to the Ford Ranger. The B2300 comes in a regular-cab with a 6-ft bed. It is rear-wheel drive and has a three person front bench seat. Its front suspension consists of double-wishbones with coil springs and a stabilizer bar.

MSRP: $16,395 - $25,805
MPG: 26Hwy, 21City | Annual Fuel Cost: $1,462

The Ranger has been America's best-selling compact pickup for 17 years. As a work truck, it offers serious truck capability at affordable prices. Available as a 4x2 Regular cab or 4x2 and 4x4 Supercab the Ranger is offered in four trims: XL, XLT, Sport and FX4 Off-Road. A 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine generates 143-hp and a 4.0-liter V6 engine produces 207-hp.

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