2013 Suzuki Equator vs. Its Competition

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Like the Nissan Frontier it's based on, the Suzuki Equator has good performance, a versatile cargo bed, and fine hauling and towing capacity when it's equipped with the V-6.

The competition includes the Frontier itself, which comes in a much wider array of trims; it'll be easier to find one outfitted exactly the way you want.

The Honda Ridgeline's a bigger vehicle with a smaller bed, but it's ultimately far more refined than any of these compact to mid-size trucks, with some clever storage solutions under and in its bed.

The Toyota Tacoma suffers from a dated design, a bouncy ride even in street versions, and unsatisfying powertrains.

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7.6 Smart cargo solutions and good off-road capability make the 2013 Suzuki Equator a solid choice for weekend warriors.	6.2 If you don't truly need a full-size truck, the Toyota Tacoma's price and simplicity could make it a viable alternative--but it can get expensive, and its ride and gas mileage will have you reconsidering your motives.	7.4 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.	7.6 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.	7.4 If you need a better-driving truck that can haul the goods on occasion, the 2011 Honda Ridgeline might be a better choice than a true full-sizer.
MSRP From
N/A	$17,625	$29,350	$19,260	$29,150
Gas Mileage
	15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy
Engine
N/A	Gas I4	Gas V6	Gas 4-cyl	Gas V6
EPA Class
N/A	N/A	4WD Standard Pickup Truck	N/A	4WD Standard Pickup Truck
Style Name
N/A	2WD Reg Cab I4 MT (Natl)	4WD Crew Cab RT	2WD King Cab I4 Manual S	4WD Crew Cab RT
Drivetrain
N/A	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
N/A	3	5	4	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
N/A	Regular Cab	4 Door Crew Cab	King Cab	4 Door Crew Cab
Transmission
N/A	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic w/OD