Today, more and more manufacturers are producing trucks that get great fuel economy while still delivering impressive horsepower. If you’re fuel-conscious and looking for the right truck, we’ve put together a power-packed list of trucks to help you on your search.
There are compacts, full-size, and even heavy-duty trucks available but this list will be confined to half-ton pickups available for $15k or less. Geneva Motors features millions of listings on fantastic new and used pickup trucks in virtually every size, shape, color, and condition.
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The Chevrolet Silverado is available in standard cab, extended cab, and crew cab versions. While the W/T features only the bare essentials with a V6 engine as standard equipment, the LTZ offers dual-zone automatic climate control, a unique dash design with elegant wood and metallic accents, 12-way power adjustable heated front bucket seating with driver memory function, remote engine start, and a premium Bose audio system.
2011 RAM 1500
The mighty Ram comes in standard, extended cab, and crew cab variants. Look for this dynamically used pickup in four trim levels; the base ST, midlevel SLT and Sport levels, and top-tier Laramie trim. The Sport version lists a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine that manages 390-horsepower and 407 lb.-ft. of torque, dual exhaust, 20-inch chrome wheels.
GMC Sierra 1500
the GMC Sierra 1500 is identical to the Silverado 1500, except for the logos. Trim levels include the Work Truck (W/T), the SL, the SLE, the SLT, and the Denali. On Star availability, and a 4.3-liter V6 engine that produces 195-horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. Denali trim adds a powerful V8 engine, supple leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, turn-by-turn navigation, and 20-inch cast aluminum wheels.
200 Ford F-150
As the best-selling vehicle in the world for nearly four decades, there are plenty of used Ford trucks to go around. Body styles include regular cab, super cab, and super crew cab models. Super crew trucks feature four-doors. Trim levels include XL, STX, XLT (the most popular version) and extreme off-road Raptor versions.
2011 Toyota Tundra
Don’t look for a ton of trim levels for the Tundra. It is only available in Tundra and Tundra Limited varieties. Both come in three cab configurations; double cab, and four-door crew max. Standard equipment for the double cab version of the Tundra version includes 18-inch wheels, dual-zone climate control, Tilting steering