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It’s kind of curious that many smaller trucks like the Ranger or Colorado have worse fuel mileage than some full size F150s and Silverado 1500s. I mean, isn’t the advantage of a smaller truck supposed to be utility with fuel mileage?
Technological advances are wonderful things...
These Are The 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Pickup Trucks For 2024, Data Shows
In years past it was a given that buying a pickup truck, especially a full-size behemoth, meant getting chummy with the local gas station attendants. Their pitiful fuel economy ratings were eclipsed in this regard by unaffordable exotic cars from the likes of Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce that packed thirsty V10 and V12 engines.
But somewhere on the way to an ownership cycle dominated by frequent (and frequently expensive) fill-ups, the pickup’s reputation as a gas guzzler is beginning to change. While some of the heaviest haulers still exact a penalty at the pump for their powerful engines and top tow ratings, the use of smaller turbocharged engines and the latest powertrain technology are making some models more fuel efficient than ever.
For example, the subcompact car-based Ford Maverick with its available 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain is EPA-rated at a genuinely frugal 42 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. But turbos aren’t limited to only small trucks. The Maverick’s big brother, the full-size Ford F150, can achieve as much as 22 city/24 mpg highway via its 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission, with little lost in terms of performance.
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These Are The 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Pickup Trucks For 2024, Data Shows
Not all pickups are gas guzzlers these days, especially zero-emissions electric models.
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