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Most Fuel-Efficient Trucks for 2010
By : Jeff Wysaski
Date : 11/19/2009
If you're in the market for a 2010 truck, then chances are fuel-efficiency isn't the most important factor in your buying decision. Still, if you need a beefy vehicle that you can throw around for work or play, then you may be looking to minimize your carbon footprint as much as possible. To aid in your decision, the most fuel-efficient trucks for 2010 are listed below:
2010 Nissan Frontier
(21 mpg combined)The 2010 Nissan Frontier performs ably for a compact truck, offering as much as 19 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway (manual, 2WD models). The base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine delivers 152 horsepower and 171 lb-ft. of torque. However, if towing and performance are truly important to you, then the upgrade 4.0-liter 261-hp V6 engine may be more your cup of tea. Of course, be prepared to lose some of that fuel efficiency.
The 2010 Frontier offers rugged looks and excellent composure both on and off the road. Base price for the truck starts at a wallet-friendly $17,540.
2010 Suzuki Equator
(21 mpg combined)The Suzuki Equator is a rebadged Nissan Frontier. As such, both vehicles feature identical engines and fuel efficiency. Differences in the two vehicles are purely cosmetic, so if you're looking for a compact truck that performs like a champ in off-road scenarios, take a look at both to see which one you prefer. Having said that, Suzuki does offer a longer warranty on the 2010 Equator. Given that the base price is comparable to the Frontier ($17,220), the Suzuki Equator may be a better buy in the long run. 2009 model pictured.
2010 GMC Canyon
(21 mpg combined)The compact 2010 GMC Canyon nets a maximum of 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. The 2.9-liter four-cylinder engine beats other compact trucks on this list with 185 horsepower. So if you want a powerful four-cylinder, then this may be the choice for you. However, keep in mind that interior comfort and styling is a bit on the bare side. Base price for the 2010 Canyon is $16,985.
2010 Chevrolet Colorado
(21 mpg combined)The 2010 Chevy Colorado shares the same architecture and engine technology as the GMC Canyon. As such, fuel efficiency figures are identical. If a four-cylinder engine simply won't cut it for you, then you can upgrade with either a 3.7-liter 242-hp five-cylinder engine or a 300-hp V8. MSRP for the 2010 Colorado comes in at $16,985.
2010 Toyota Tacoma
(22 mpg combined)When equipped with two-wheel drive and a manual transmission, the base 2010 Toyota Tacoma earns 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. Gas pumps through a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that musters 159 horsepower. The optional 4.0-liter V6 is a better option for those who need their truck for frequent hauling and off-roading.
As a compact truck, the 2010 Tacoma competes directly with the Frontier and Equator. All offer similar ride quality and features, though you may find the interior of the Tacoma to be more comfortable. Base price for the Toyota truck starts at $15,170.
2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid
(22 mpg combined)Hybrid technology has crept into every vehicle segment, and the GMC Sierra serves as one of the sole hybrid representatives for the truck category. With 21 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway, GM's hybrid technology manages to combine full-size capabilities with the fuel efficiency of a compact truck. If you're serious about saving at the gas pump, but still require a big vehicle with plenty of muscle, then it doesn't get much better than the 2010 Sierra Hybrid. Still, with a base price $38,710, the best of both worlds is going to cost you.
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
(22 mpg combined)The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid is the rebranded brother of the GMC Sierra. Both incorporate the same hybrid technology to deliver equivalent fuel efficiency. Base models come with a capable 6.0-liter V8 engine and a total of 322 horsepower. The ability to accept flex-fuel e85 adds to the environmental friendliness of these two trucks. Compare cosmetic differences of the Silverado and Sierra to determine your favorite. Base price for the Silverado Hybrid is $38,340.
2010 Ford Ranger
(24 mpg combined)The compact 2010 Ford Ranger takes the prize of most fuel-efficient truck for 2010. The 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine gets by with 22 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway when outfitted with two-wheel drive and a manual transmission. However, look back over this list and you'll notice that the Ranger houses the smallest engine of any fuel-efficient truck. As such, the efficient Ford Ranger is only recommended for light-duty hauling. For more utility (and lowered mpg), you'll need to step up to the 4.0-liter V6 engine. Base price for the 2010 Ranger starts at $17,440.
New Car Rebates and Incentives - July 2, 2009
By : Benjamin Hunting
Date : 07/02/2009
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2009 Toyota Yaris
0.0% Interest or $500 Cash Back
It’s not always easy to find a fun to drive vehicle in the entry-level price range, but the 2009 Toyota Yaris fills the bill nicely. Designed to both save on fuel and put a smile on the face of owners during their daily commute, the Yaris is neither fast not flashy but still manages to offer good handling and adequate power. Available as a two-door or four-door hatchback or a four-door sedan, the base Yaris comes with air conditioning and power steering, but little else. Moving up through the different trim levels adds a radio, nicer seat covers and the option of exterior upgrades to give the vehicle a sportier appearance.
Underneath the hood, all versions of the 2009 Toyota Yaris share the same 1.5 liter, 4-cylinder engine. Good for 106 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque, the motor is fairly responsive, especially when mated with the 5-speed manual transmission which is available in both the sedan and the two-door hatch. The four-door hatch comes exclusively with a 4-speed automatic, which is optional for the other two body styles. Fuel economy for the Yaris comes in at a healthy 29 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon during highway cruising.
There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $500.00 cash back on the 2009 Toyota Yaris effective until 07/06/2009.
2009 Ford Focus
0.0% Interest or $2,500 Cash Back
The 2009 Ford Focus is the domestic car company’s take on the compact car market. Fresh for 2009 is a coupe edition of the Focus, which joins the sedan and provides a slightly sportier option for younger first-time car buyers. The vehicle’s lines transfer well to the sleeker two-door body work and helps to give the car less gangly proportions. Interior room is good, especially for front seat occupants, and the entry-level Focus S is provided with a smattering of standard equipment: an MP3-capable CD player, air conditioning highlight the list. Buyers can add goodies such as heated mirrors and seats, power door locks and windows, the Microsoft SYNC entertainment and communications system, and a power sunroof should they so desire.
The 2009 Ford Focus coupe and sedan both make use of a 140 horsepower, 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine. Also capable of producing 136 lb-ft of torque, the Focus finds itself capable of easily merging and keeping up with highway traffic, displaying a confidence not always found in its segment. The front-wheel drive Focus returns fuel mileage numbers of 24 miles per gallon in stop and go traffic and 35 miles per gallon on the highway, and it can be ordered with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic.
There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $2,500.00 cash back on the 2009 Ford Focus effective until 08/03/2009.
2009 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab
$1,000 Cash Back
Continuing the trend of compact pickups growing into mid-size approximations of their full-size brothers, the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab (regular cab pictured) bears a strong resemblance to the Chevrolet Silverado. The four-door Crew Cab configuration provides the most interior room of any of the Colorado pickups, enabling four adults – five in a pinch – to comfortably travel long distances without too much complaint. In addition to its expanded cabin dimensions, the Crew Cab can also be equipped with a Z71 off-road suspension package that helps the Colorado deal with rough terrain thanks to extra ground clearance and stiffer shocks and springs.
Rear-wheel drive editions of the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab see a 2.9 liter, 4-cylinder engine installed between the front fenders that generates 185 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. The optional 3.7 liter 5-cylinder becomes standard when buyers opt for four-wheel drive on their Crew Cab, and it is good for 242 horsepower and 242 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy for this engine shows as 16 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway, 2 miles per gallon lower for each measure when compared to the 4-cylinder. A 300 horsepower, 5.3 liter V8 rules the roost in the top-level Colorado for buyers who crave performance. The Crew Cab comes with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
There is an incentive of $1,00.00 cash back on the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab effective until 07/06/2009.
2009 Dodge Nitro
$2,750 Cash Back
The 2009 Dodge Nitro is a unique sport-utility crossover vehicle that aims itself squarely at sedan buyers. Intended to offer greater capabilities than a regular car for just a bit more money, the Nitro’s appearance is dominated by rugged fender flares, a tall roofline and the suggestion of power. The Nitro’s interior makes the most of its available room, and a commanding view of the road gives it the illusion of feeling much larger than it really is from behind the wheel. Unusual in its class, the Nitro provides a Load ‘n Go seating feature that allows rear passenger accommodations to quickly fold flat into the floor, coupled with a sliding rear cargo tray that makes filling the crossover with gear that much easier.
The 2009 Dodge Nitro lives up to its name when it comes to available power. Its standard engine is a 3.7 liter V6 that grinds out 260 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque, while buyers can choose to step up to a 4.0 liter V6 in the Nitro R/T that offers the same power but with a more performance-oriented powerband. Each engine’s fuel economy is in the neighborhood of 16 miles per gallon in city driving and 21 miles per gallon on the highway, and both can be matched with four-wheel drive. The smaller V6 comes with a 4-speed automatic while the larger unit is outfitted with a 5-speed auto.
There is an incentive of $2,750.00 cash back on the 2009 Dodge Nitro effective until 07/30/2009.
2009 Pontiac G6
0.0% Interest or $1,250 Cash Back
Refreshed for what will most likely be its final year in production, the 2009 Pontiac G6 has a solid value proposition to make for buyers interested in an inexpensive midsize vehicle. A versatile platform, the G6 is sold as either a coupe, sedan or hardtop convertible. There are a number of different equipment packages and trim levels available for the G6 that range from economy-oriented to sporty and stylish. When going all-out, it is possible to order the G6 so that it comes with StabiliTrak electronic stability control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather seats and interior trim, hood scoops, a rear spoiler and of course OnStar.
The 2009 Pontiac G6 starts out with a 2.4 liter, 4-cylinder engine that provides 164 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque, along with fuel economy rated at 22 miles per gallon around town and 30 miles per gallon during highway cruising. The GT option installs a 3.5 liter V6 in the sedan and coupe that significantly increases power to 219 ponies and 219 lb-ft of torque. The real barn-burner, however, is the GXP edition of the G6, which uses a 3.6 liter V6 capable of producing 252 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque in both the coupe and the sedan. Fuel mileage decreases slightly with each of these larger engine options. The convertible is only available in GT trim and uses a 222 horsepower version of the 3.5 liter V6. A 4-speed automatic is fitted to all G6’s except the GXP which makes use of a 6-speed auto.
There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $1,250.00 cash back on the 2009 Pontiac G6 effective until 07/06/2009.
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