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Small pickup trucks are perfect for the person who needs a vehicle for transport or for hauling mid size loads. Today’s small pickup trucks are offered with greater fuel efficiency and more affordable pricing as well.
About Small Pickup Trucks
When you are prepared to begin shopping for small pickup trucks so that you can choose a truck that suits your needs, you will need to examine your budget. When buying small pickup trucks you can expect to pay out as much as $30,000 for top-of-the-line trim options: this is why it is important that you compare the different trims of the make and model truck you are interested in so you can figure out what features you require and what features you can do without. When you know what features you desire, you can narrow down your truck selection to the most affordable option.
If you require a pickup truck for hauling super heavy loads, then a small pickup truck is probably not an ideal option. Small trucks can usually haul anywhere from 2000 to 3500 pounds whereas full-size trucks can haul up to 6000 pounds. A heavy-duty truck however can haul up to 10,000 pounds or more. When you are looking at pickup trucks, you need to decide what kind of cab you want with the vehicle. You can get a regular standard cab, a crew cab, or an extended cab. The extended cab option usually has four doors making ease of ingress and egress for passengers, and provides more passenger room. As you conduct your small pickup truck comparisons, examine interior features, towing capabilities, the length of the truck bed, the fuel efficiency rating of the vehicle, and carefully compare the safety features that are provided in each vehicle.
Once you decide on a truck you desire you will need to locate a dealer in your local area. Contact the dealer to set up an appointment so that you can test drive the truck. After test driving the vehicle, talk to the dealer about negotiating the sticker price and request any information about potential incentives or rebates. At this time it is also an ideal time to discuss with the dealer financing options.
Top Small Pickup Trucks For 2012
2012 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD
The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD has a regular cab and a six foot truck bed. This vehicle has an MSRP ranging from $17395.00 to $30240.00. It gets 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. This vehicle comes with one of three engines. You can get it with a four speed automatic with overdrive or a five speed manual with overdrive transmission. This small pickup truck has an auto dimming rearview mirror, an emergency communication system, remote keyless entry; tilt steering, power front windows, speed control, and air conditioning. It also features a security system, an engine immobilizer, traction control, multiple airbags, and stability control. For an additional $675.00 you can add on a panic alarm feature. The Colorado has antilock brakes too. For more information visit http://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/chevrolet_colorado_2012.
2012 GMC Canyon 2WD
The 2012 GMC Canyon 2WD has a starting MSRP ranging from $17410.00 to $31710.00. It gets 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. This vehicle is offered in one of three engines: the 5.3 Liter V8, the 2.9 Liter Inline 4, or the 3.5 Liter Inline 5. You can get it with a five speed manual or four speed automatic transmission, both with overdrive features. The Canyon comes with air conditioning, speed control, power front windows, remote keyless entry, tilt steering, an auto dimming rearview mirror, and an emergency communication system. The vehicle has multiple airbags, a panic alarm, an engine immobilizer, stability control, traction control, and antilock brakes. For more information visit http://www.gmc.com/canyon-pickup-truck.html.
2012 Nissan Frontier 2WD
The 2012 Nissan Frontier has a starting MSRP ranging from $18200.00 to $32080.00. This vehicle gets 19 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. It comes with a 4.0 Liter V6 or a 2.5 Liter Inline 4 engine. You can get the Frontier with a five speed manual, five speed automatic, or six speed manual gearbox, all with overdrive features. This small pickup truck has four doors, power door mirrors, heated door mirrors, skid plates, a trailer hitch receiver, stability control, a security system, an immobilizer, a panic alarm, and traction control. It also has multiple airbags and antilock brakes. For full information visit http://autos.aol.com/cars-Nissan-Frontier-2012/overview/.
2012 Suzuki Equator 2WD
The 2012 Suzuki Equator 2WD has a starting MSRP ranging from $17899.00 to $29550.00. It gets 19 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. It comes with a 2.5 Liter Inline 4 or a 4.0 Liter V6 engine. It is offered with a five speed manual or five speed automatic transmission with overdrive features. The Equator comes with skid plates, power door mirrors, a four door body, power front windows, a navigation system; tilt steering wheel, remote keyless entry, traction control, and stability control. In addition, this truck features an immobilizer, a panic alarm, brake assist, antilock brakes, and multiple airbags. For more information visit http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2012/suzuki/equator.
2012 Toyota Tacoma 2WD
The 2012 Toyota Tacoma 2WD has a starting MSRP ranging from $16875.00 to $27835.00. This truck gets 21 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. It is equipped with a 4.0 Liter V6 or a 2.7 liter inline 4 engine. It comes with a six speed manual, four speed automatic, five speed manual, or five speed automatic transmission with overdrive features. The Tacoma sports a navigation system, a garage door transmitter, an auto dimming rearview mirror, telescoping steering, remote keyless entry, power front windows, speed control, and air conditioning. Safety features in the Tacoma include stability control, traction control, a security system, an immobilizer, multiple airbags, brake assist, and antilock brakes. For more information visit http://wot.motortrend.com/refreshing-or-revolting-2012-toyota-tacoma-116075.html.
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