6 Best Small Used Trucks
Today’s used trucks are economical and offer many features despite their age. Here are some of the best used small trucks you can buy.
Ford Explorer Sport Trac
It is a pick truck that was produced by Ford from 2000 through 2010. It had two generations first ran from 2001-2005 while second ran from 2007-2010. It was offered either in 210 horsepower V6 or 292-horsepower V-8. It was available with either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive forms. It offers a decent ride being a small truck. It offers a good towing capacity for a
Mazda B-Series
Mazda started its production in 1961. It has been powered by different engines over the years. In the earliest B2500s, it was supported by 4-cylinder 170 horsepower and a 207-horsepower V6 in the latest B4000S. Although it is functional it offers a truck-like ride.
Dodge Dakota
It is a larger truck than small pickups but it also has more capacity than the others. It was introduced in 2009. It was nominated for North American Truck of the Year Award in 2000. Its driven train options include a full-time four-wheel drive or a part-time 4-wheel drive, and rear-wheel drive. However, it's driving quality is not good as compared to its competitors although it has improved over the generations.
Nissan Frontier
It has been a long time since Nissan came on the market. Even being so old current frontier is a good ride. However, its handling hints at truck’s age. Latest models of this truck are equipped with either a 152 horsepower or a 261-horsepower V6. Both rear-wheel-drive and 4-wheel drive is available for Nissan Frontier. It can get you the job done as its rear-drive V6 engine models can tow up to 6500 pounds.
Honda Ridgeline
It is an SUV produced by the Japanese automaker. Sometimes it is characterized as a lifestyle pickup. First Generation of this truck ran from 2009-2014. However, it received a minor facelift in 2009. It is a unique that offers many interesting features like a unibody design, an engine that produces 250-horsepower. However, it offers a truck-like fuel-economy. It offers a competitive payload capacity in its class that is around 1500 pounds.
Toyota Tacoma
It is a pickup truck manufactured by Japanese automaker Mazda. The first generation of Tacoma Trucks was classified as compact pickup while the second generation was considered as mid-size. It received a refresh in 2009 and then 2012. It is powered from either with a 159-horsepower 4-cylinder engine or a 236-horsepower V6. It has options for rear wheel drive or 4-wheel drive. It is a durable truck that shows good performance in the tough situations. It has a maximum payload capacity of 1500 pounds. It is a hard to beat truck when it comes to reliability and durability.
