Full-size pickups have been hit hard by the recession and new fuel-economy rules.
No brands are more aware of this than Toyota and Nissan.
The Toyota Tundra was new for 2008 and hasn't sold well; its unusual styling debuted not much before the financial crisis unfolded and killed half of all truck sales.
Nissan's Titan simply failed to launch-introduced a few years back, sales are tottering below 20,000 units, despite its rorty V-8 engine and factory-outfitted bed options.
The real competition for the big Chevy is GM's own, nearly identical GMC Sierra; the Dodge Ram, which rides smoothly and has a standout style, inside and out, to go with hugely capable towing and hauling numbers; and the Ford F-150, which claims to have the highest towing numbers in the land, though they're teamed to a dullsville look that's relieved somewhat by a luxe interior.
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The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado offer strong engines and comfortable interiors to complement impressive toughness and towing/hauling ratings, while the Hybrid model is the most fuel-efficient big pickup on the market. |
All-new engines across the 2011 Ford F-150 model line finally give these full-size trucks strong (yet efficient) performance to match their macho looks. |
The 2011 Nissan Titan performs well and has a comfortable interior, but its appeal is more limited than the full-line full-size trucks from the Big Three and Toyota. |
The interior may be a letdown in quality, but the 2011 Toyota Tundra is every bit as big and tough as the other full-size trucks. |
The 2011 Ram 1500 vies with the latest Ford F-150 as the most desirable full-size pickup truck you can buy. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $21,235 | $22,790 | $27,410 | $24,435 | $20,810 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 13 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas V6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas V8 | Gas V6 | Gas V8 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Style Name | ||||
| 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck | 2WD Reg Cab 126" XL | 2WD King Cab SWB S | Reg 4.0L V6 5-Speed AT (SE) | 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Adventurer *Ltd Avail* |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Reg Cab 6.5' Wideside | Reg Cab Pickup | King Cab | Reg Cab | Reg Cab 6.3' Bed |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2011 Ford F-150 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2011 Nissan Titan | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2011 Ram 1500 | |
