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A mid-size pickup with a wide range of talents, the Nissan Frontier is the mechanical twin of the Suzuki Equator, which is sold by that Japanese automaker under license from Nissan.
The Equator's also built in Tennessee, and could be a good deal, provided you can find one at a Suzuki dealer.
The Toyota Tacoma is refreshed for the 2012 model year with a new interior and new connectivity via smartphones.
The Honda Ridgeline hasn't changed much, and while its short bed has lots of hiding places for toys and tools, it's still not much more flexible or useful than the four-door Frontier, though it can be a lot more expensive.
 2012 Nissan FrontierGet FREE Price Quote |  2012 Honda RidgelineGet FREE Price Quote |  2012 Suzuki EquatorGet FREE Price Quote |  2011 Suzuki EquatorBrowse Used Listings |  2011 Toyota TacomaBrowse Used Listings |
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You may not need to go full-size--the 2012 Nissan Frontier pickup truck can cover a lot of the same ground a bigger pickup can. | The 2012 Honda Ridgeline won't satisfy those who need a real full-size truck, but for those who need hauling on occasion, it offers an interesting alternative. | The 2012 Suzuki Equator is a great choice for the weekend warrior, with useful and intelligent cargo solutions and solid off-road capability. | The 2011 Suzuki Equator is a good match for weekend active types and busy hobbyists, thanks to its innovative cargo solutions and tough off-road ability. | The Tacoma is a workhorse truck that gives a little more space and capability than a true compact, yet offers decent fuel efficiency and a low price. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $19,260 | $29,350 | $17,999 | $17,595 | $16,365 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 14 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas 4-cyl | Gas V6 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| N/A | 4WD Standard Pickup Truck | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Style Name | ||||
| 2WD King Cab I4 Manual S | 4WD Crew Cab RT | 2WD Ext Cab I4 Man | 2WD Ext Cab I4 Man | 2WD Reg I4 MT (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| King Cab | 4 Door Crew Cab | Pickup | Pickup | Regular Cab |
| Transmission | ||||
| Manual | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Manual w/OD |
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