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2009 Chevrolet Colorado

2008 Dodge Dakota

2008 Ford Ranger
  2009 Chevrolet Colorado LT w/1LT 2008 Dodge Dakota ST 2008 Ford Ranger 2WD Reg Cab 118" Red
MSRP
$16,705
$20,470
$14,490
Invoice $15,953 $18,818 $13,731
MPG
City/Highway		 15/24 14/20 15/26
Rating 6.8 7.4 6.6
Bottomline The new available V-8 engine is a long time coming and helps position the Colorado as a worthy rival to the most capable compacts and an alternative to full-size trucks. Especially with the improved V-8, the 2008 Dodge Dakota can do most of what a full-size truck can while consuming fewer resources in the process. The 2008 Ford Ranger’s best, highest use is as an inexpensive work truck or off-road play toy. Anything else exposes the flaws in its seating, its fuel economy, its available features and in its performance.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Acceleration with the V-8
  • Fuel efficiency with the four
  • Choice of body styles
  • In short-bed form, a real compact truck

Dislikes:

  • Doesn’t steer as well as some rivals
  • The longer six-foot might still be too short
  • Lots of chintzy hard plastic inside
  • Rough-running four- and five-cylinders
  • Five-cylinder gets V-8 gas mileage

Likes:

  • Available V-8 power
  • Full-swing rear doors (extended cab)
  • Interior cargo management system
  • Electronics integration
  • Exterior size

Dislikes:

  • Mushy handling
  • Four-wheel ABS optional
  • Quality issues

Likes:

  • A real compact truck
  • Four-cylinder fuel economy
  • Available off-road model

Dislikes:

  • No V-8 option
  • No four-door option
  • Short six-foot bed
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