General Motors' GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado twins have really given the Toyota Tacoma a run for its money.
The GMC and Chevy both offer a more fuel efficient turbodiesel engine, and the Canyon's new Denali trim level brings new luxuries to this segment.
But you'll pay a price for a so-equipped Canyon or Colorado.
The Nissan Frontier, meanwhile, is definitely the segment's "vintage" competitor, boasting a design that's more than a decade old and hasn't really been updated.
For the way most people use their trucks—as crossovers with an open bed—the Honda Ridgeline excels.
It won't tow or go off road as well as the other mid-size trucks, but if you don't need that capability, it could be the best choice.
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A new TRD Pro package further cements the 2017 Toyota Tacoma's reputation as an off-road leader. |
The 2017 GMC Canyon is probably all the pickup truck most buyers will need. |
The 2017 Honda Ridgeline is a smart alternative to full-size trucks, for drivers content with matching the right tool to the right job. |
Thoroughly outpointed by its rivals, the 2017 Nissan Frontier is nonetheless worth a look if you value its nimble feel and its surprisingly good value. |
The 2016 Chevy Colorado is the answer for drivers who don't quite need a full-size truck. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $24,575 | $20,885 | $29,475 | $18,390 | $20,055 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Style Name | ||||
| SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 4x2 AT (SE) | 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" SL | RT 4x2 Crew Cab 5.3' Bed | King Cab 4x2 S Manual | 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" Base |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | 2 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Body Style | ||||
| Access Cab | Extended Cab Pickup | Crew Cab | King Cab | Extended Cab Pickup |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Manual | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual |
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| 2017 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2017 GMC Canyon | 2017 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2017 Honda Ridgeline | 2017 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2017 Nissan Frontier | 2017 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2016 Chevrolet Colorado | |
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