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#1 in Compact Pickup Trucks
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2WD Regular Cab Standard Bed I4 Manual (Natl)
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4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL
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Prices
| MSRP | $17,125 | $32,990 | $29,450 |
| Invoice | $16,215 | $30,560 | $26,936 |
| Avg. Paid | N/A | N/A | $29,090 |
U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.0 |
| Critics' Rating | 9.6 | 8.9 | 7.9 |
| Performance | 7.8 | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Interior | 7.8 | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Safety | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.8 |
| Reliability | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Pros & Cons
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General Specs
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Gas I4 2.7L/164 | Gas V6 4.0L/241 | Gas V6 3.5L/212 |
| MPG | 21 City / 25 Hwy | 14 City / 19 Hwy | 15 City / 21 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | Regular Cab | Crew Cab | Crew Cab Pickup |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 109.4 | 139.9 | 122.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 206.9 | ||
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 72.2 | 72.8 | 77.8 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 65.7 | 73.9 | 70.3 |
Doors & Windows
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Exterior Features
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4504 |
Tires & Wheels
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Towing
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
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| Luggage Rack | ![]() |
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| Front Reading Lamps | ![]() |
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| Adjustable Steering Wheel | ![]() |
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| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | ![]() |
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| Trip Computer | ![]() |
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| Intermittent Wipers | ![]() |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 112.0 | ||
| Front Head Room (in) | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.7 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.7 | 42.4 | 40.8 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 58.1 | 58.3 | 63.2 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 53.6 | 55.6 | 57.6 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.7 | 39.1 | |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 33.6 | 36.4 | |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 58.3 | 62.6 | |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 58.0 | 57.1 | |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | - TBD - | 33.5 | |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | - TBD - | 38.8 | |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.) | - TBD - | ||
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.) | 8.5 | ||
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Entertainment
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Heating & Cooling
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Navigation & Communication
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Seats
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Safety
Airbags
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Brakes
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Safety Features
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Mechanical
Engine & Performance
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| V6 Cylinder Engine | ![]() |
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| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 2.7L/164 | 4.0L/241 | 3.5L/212 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 159 @ 5200 | 261 @ 5600 | 250 @ 5700 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 180 @ 3800 | 281 @ 4000 | 247 @ 4300 |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Turning diameter | 36.7 | 47.5 | 42.6 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 21 | 14 | 15 (Est) |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 25 | 19 | 21 (Est) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 21.1 | 21.1 | 22.0 |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | ||
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link | ||
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | ||
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| Suspension Type - Front | Double-Wishbone | Double Wishbone | |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Leaf-Spring | Multi-Leaf |
Transmission
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