Tech & Auto
The Fuel Efficiency Of These New Pickup Trucks May Surprise You
By BRIAN NYAMBURA
2024 Ranger
The 2024 Ford Ranger’s standard package has a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine with 270 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque for $32,670.
The base model Ranger has the best fuel economy, managing an EPA rating of 21 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined.
2024 Colorado
All versions of the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado use a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder with varying outputs and a starting price of $29,500.
The standard engine in the rear-wheel drive WT and LT trucks has the best EPA fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined.
2024 Tundra
The 2024 Toyota Tundra starts at $39,965. For this price you get a twin-turbo V6 engine 389 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, outperforming all rivals.
There is also an i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain with 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque. This has an EPA fuel economy rating of 20 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined.
2024 Tacoma
The 2024 Toyota Tundra starts at $39,965. For this price you get a twin-turbo V6 engine 389 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, outperforming all rivals.
While it doesn't have the best fuel economy rating, it's better than Tacoma's predecessor, giving a rating of 21 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined.
2024 Santa Cruz
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz starts at $26,900. Hyundai describes it as a sports adventure vehicle that combines the best of an SUV and a pickup truck.
Using a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, it produces 191 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque, which isn't great but still gives an economy rating of 22 mpg city, and 26 mpg highway.