1st Place: 2006 Ford Ranger
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 23
Powertrain: 2.3 liter, 4 cyl., 5-AT
1st Place: 2006 Mazda B2300
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 23
Powertrain: 2.3 liter, 4 cyl., 5-AT
1st Place: 2006 Toyota Tacoma
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 23
Powertrain: 2.7 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT
Though the 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Mazda B-Series also rank first, our choice here is the 2006 Toyota Tacoma. Completely redesigned last year, the Tacoma is roomier and more refined, though it’s also more expensive. If you just need a good, cheap, fuel-efficient truck, get the Mazda. It’s the same thing as a Ranger, but with a better warranty. And if you need something bigger, try the Toyota Tundra with the base 4.0-liter V6.
| Runners-Up |
Make and Model |
Combined MPG |
Powertrain |
| 2nd Place |
Chevrolet Colorado |
21 |
3.5 liter, 5 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
GMC Canyon |
21 |
3.5 liter, 5 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Nissan Frontier |
21 |
2.5 liter, 4 cyl., 5-AT |
| 3rd Place |
Toyota Tacoma |
20 |
4.0 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Toyota Tundra |
20 |
4.0 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| 4th Place |
Chevrolet Colorado |
19 |
2.8 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Ford Ranger |
19 |
3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Ford Ranger |
19 |
4.0 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
GMC Canyon |
19 |
2.8 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Isuzu i-280 |
19 |
2.8 liter, 4 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Mazda B3000 |
19 |
3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| 5th Place |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
18 |
4.3 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
18 |
4.8 liter, 8 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
18 |
5.3 liter, 8 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Dodge Dakota |
18 |
3.7 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Dodge Ram 1500 |
18 |
3.7 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
GMC Sierra 1500 |
18 |
4.3 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
GMC Sierra 1500 |
18 |
4.8 liter, 8 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
GMC Sierra 1500 |
18 |
5.3 liter, 8 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Mazda B4000 |
18 |
4.0 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
| |
Mitsubishi Raider
|
18 |
3.7 liter, 6 cyl., 4-AT |
| |
Nissan Frontier |
18 |
4.0 liter, 6 cyl., 5-AT |
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