With Gas Prices SOARING These Are BEST Trucks To Buy To Save You Money!

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[@jizzyjake6783]

I just got a new truck for 60k and now save $5 dollars in gas a week. Should pay for itself in a couple hundred years.

[@seamuslewin4325]

Well you 1) didn’t buy an efficient truck 2) don’t drive a lot 3) can’t do math.

[@seamuslewin4325]

@King_of_The_North As the price of fuel rises, the importance of an efficient truck compounds. Where I am situated the price of fuel has doubled In the last year. So yes it is effective to buy an efficient truck. I could save a few hundred dollars a month in fuel if I purchased a Maverick hybrid. The way I look at it is I could save half of the payment on the Maverik in fuel savings alone. Not to mention reduce running cost etc. I understand the point. It’s Just factually incorrect. 2000km / month =$280 in fuel for maverick.. What I’m Currently driving costs double. Literally half the truck payment in fuel savings. Who’s an idiot now?

[@lancethomas4566]

@@seamuslewin4325 still you

[@seamuslewin4325]

@@lancethomas4566 That’s fine, you can use my tears at the pumps, You’re gonna need them to fill your pig up.

[@seamuslewin4325]

@@Pantelifts10 that is a fair point, you don’t have the practicality of an actual truck. The thing is a maverick hybrid cost the same as an econobox and gets the same efficiency. So you don’t really gain anything by getting a car. And I would argue most truck drivers only use their trucks for ‘light duty’ anyway.

[@Montana_Bob]

You are still WAY ahead if your current truck is paid for by keeping it. If you get a new truck and it gets an incredible 10mpg better than your current truck, and let’s say you drive roughly 280 miles per week, and let’s say gas is $7/gal (which it very well could be soon). You are going to save roughly $250/month. What is the payment on a new truck? $1000/month??? $65,000 and say 60 months at 0% (good luck finding that). = 1,083.33/month.

[@GrandPines323]

I was thinking about this exact thing while watching this video. My 1997 Tacoma 2wd 5speed gets 25mpg combined. Even if a new truck that gets 40mpg that costs me $400/mo. (Which is below reality) it would save a little on the fuel expenses but the overall out of pocket costs of the vehicle payment and additional required full coverage insurance on a financed new vehicle, would not be any savings at all until it's paid off 5 or 6 years after the purchase date. Then it would be another few years after that before seeing the benefits of having a higher fuel efficient vehicle. By that time it will have 100,000+ miles and could need out of pocket repairs. I could instead spend less money making repairs to my current truck. Even if I spent a stupid amount of $9000 to completely restore my truck to like new condition, I could do it twice in the 5 or 6 year time frame and still be around the $300/mo. in out of pocket expenses.

[@MrKEMills]

My F-150 gets 16 mpg. However, I paid cash for it. In the end, it saves me a lot more money than having a car payment.

[@pavementsailor]

My F350 is paid for and gets about 12 to 15mpg. I ordered a Maverick which will double that and more. Currently it's $50.00 round trip into work once a week which will increase to 5 times a week once I start training other truck drivers. That's $250.00 a week in fuel for 160 mile round trip at 4 dollars a gallon. So it'll be paying begin to pay for itself almost immediately. Now I could get a cheaper economy used car, but what do you think those prices are going to be now?

[@Montana_Bob]

@@pavementsailor thats one hell of a commute.

[@GrandPines323]

@@pavementsailor I can't see how spending @ $25,000 on an extra vehicle or a new vehicle with better fuel economy is saving money or paying for itself immediately. Keeping the current truck and using that $25,000 amount will go a long way towards paying for fuel over the next few years. If you're fuel costs reduction is half, your $13,000/yr expenses would be reduced to $6500. But you still spent @$25,000 to make that happen with the purchase of a new truck. It would take you over three years for that $6500/yr savings offset that @$25,000 purchase. Longer because the extra new truck requires insurance too.

[@1leggeddog]

Ive gone from wanting the Maverick To needing the Maverick.

[@joshgarner805]

The ford Mavrick is going to sell for many years. Ford nailed it with this new compact truck. I have started to see them driving around and they are sharp looking.

[@awkwardsanchez6231]

They are 100% nice. I'm currently living in a city with about 400k people so very small. I've seen a handful of the Mavericks in the area. I've also seen a Rivian.

[@AjCalderonable]

Yeah it's nice. A lot of f150 owners can't stop looking. I was able to snag one up a few weeks ago.

[@Mookd0g1]

@@AjCalderonable you not seeing the F-150 owners laughing....

[@AjCalderonable]

@@Mookd0g1 only at the pumps...

[@seruresto1386]

@@Mookd0g1 A man drives what he needs. A poser's self worth is tied up in his vehicle. And hauling air is hauling air, no matter how big your compensator.

[@VanillaGorilla502]

Diesel mpg sounds great, until you factor in the cost of diesel vs 87 octane, DEF fluid and maintenance cost with fuel filter services etc.

[@jeffreyrigged]

yeah basically cost me as much or more to drive my ctd as did the 6.0 gasser 1 ton before even though i get about 5 mpg better.

[@elvism684]

With those expenses for the diesel, on gas you can save money to buy another truck cash.

[@jeffreyrigged]

@@elvism684 going to sell mine here in the coming weeks and buy a old gas one just for that reason. will allow me to gain all kinds of cash.

[@markconnelly183]

And the extra $5000 for the Diesel engine option, diesel fuel which runs 10% more per gallon and DEF and it costs significantly more per mile driven over the life of the vehicle. The other side of this is the inconsistency in testing methodology. These comparisons are meaningless and in some cases down right biased. It’s become obvious TFL has a misguided love affair with FCA and Toyota products.

[@mikedehm663]

Emissions deleted, get 30mpg in my lifted Colorado zr2 on mud terrains. $30 in fuel filters every other year isn't a big expense lol. That's like saying has engines are expensive because of spark plugs 🤣

[@KGiustOD]

MPG is an interesting figure because of the cost of fuel. Since diesel costs more than 87, you should adjust the MPG based on the percentage difference between cost/gallon.

[@migueljardim8177]

An interesting experiment. With this I expect the electric trucks to be even more efficient since the price of electricity is dirt cheap compared to gas now.

[@nm-qt2hb]

Plus you add in the cost of DEF..

[@BrogeKilrain]

True but higher cost is actually Higher tax . But also note when they release the cost gripe shortages and lines u go to truck stops instead . Most truck stops have generators in power outages too. EV anxiety 😥 Diesel drives nice and quiet too. I have Ram eco diesel and get 700 miles on tank . On order Tahoe Duramax cause I saw this coming . The great EV incentive carrot and ugly stick 😆 serving best get a plug in hybrid .

[@migueljardim8177]

@@BrogeKilrain Yes higher cost is higher tax but if you are an early adopter you get tax incentives that more than make up for that.

[@BrogeKilrain]

@@migueljardim8177 go get one then

[@lopezl77]

I just bought a 22 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E and have been getting 25-26 mpg per the dashboard. It's only at 150 miles but this may change once the milage increases

[@rightlanehog3151]

Andre and Nathan, Some TFL subscribers may be too young to remember that historically 98.5% of pickups and most 4X4 SUVs were purchased by people who actually needed them for work. In those days buyers generally bought a truck with ENOUGH power to do the job not 2, 3 or 4 times the power. Let's see if higher fuel prices will reduce the market demand for the 'lifestyle' choice of a gas guzzler. 🤔

[@markcoopers1930]

Glad someone said it. Best of luck to you when the pavement princesses and keyboard warriors who don't even have a truck at all start typing.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@markcoopers1930 I am only bothered when those without drivers licenses flood the comments.😂 In my mind a pickup has a three on the tree transmission, inline 6 engine and an 8 foot bed with a banged up sheet of plywood as a luxury bed liner!

[@ALMX5DP]

What do you mean by historically? Like before WW2? I think post war the popularity of Jeeps and soon Bronco and other 4x4s exploded in popularity outside of a strict working environment or use case.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@ALMX5DP What do you mean by 'exploded in popularity'? BTW the early Broncos and Jeeps were quite compact in size and by no means gas guzzlers compared to the common, V8 land yachts of that era.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@rightlanehog3151 I don’t have numbers but I think the increase in sales for GIs coming home, having families and buying those 4x4s illustrate the point. Also your initial comment mentioned nothing of size or what engine powered the vehicles.

[@RealfernandoRV]

I currently own a 2.0 Gas Maverick and it gives me 35MPG Hwy at 70mph and like 29MPG on City. I live in California Central Valley and commute to Bay Area

[@chrisshaw2769]

My dad has a Maverick with the 2.0 turbo. He gets 30 mpg all day long!

[@marlenzacharias7301]

Yea it gets 30 percent better mpg than midsize trucks. Not sure what he was talking about

[@mikedehm663]

Maverick is a car with a bed it's not a truck

[@Vorm17]

@@mikedehm663 soooo.... It's a pickup, aka a truck.

[@markjones5909]

@@mikedehm663 sure looks like a truck

[@markjones5909]

same here, Maverick 2.0 turbo, I did a 200km trip at 100kmh, 31mpg.

[@michaelschibler2741]

I've been getting 9l/100 here with my 2022 Ridgeline = 26 mpg. Very satisfied.

[@darylhagle8565]

Lol whatever that means 😄

[@Tallnerdyguy]

@@darylhagle8565 9 litres per 100km. Google...

[@bricedudley4612]

Great video but I’m sorry just my opinion, you cannot compare the diesel gmc mpg to gasoline especially when diesel is significantly always always higher. Which make it not at economically more cost efficient. There needs to be a calculation for the the difference of extra cost to mpg to see where it stands at the higher diesel fuel cost. For example how far does 50$Etc in fuel gas/diesel will get you distance wise. Paying at the pump same day cost.

[@daniel123t]

Appreciate you guys putting the time stamps at each truck mentioned. Makes it so much easier to reference the video later

[@Ka_Gg]

The maverick is great for what it is. People had been asking for something like this for years and were ignored. It's essentially a ford escape hybrid with a bed. The platform has been proven for many years. Just a matter of time before you see a bunch on the road. Also, I can see people modding out the awd turbo model. They will probably drive them like rally cars lol

[@markgosser9578]

Very interesting how close the Maverick is with the Rivian in cost per mile. So glad I ordered a hybrid for 23k, yes I know it won’t tow as much but I don’t care it’s close per mile.

[@DouvikasC]

I wish Mr. Truck was part of the TFL team full time.

[@dirtbikerbro]

I love my truck as much as the next guy But let me just say, if you spend $80k on a truck that gets mpg in the single digits, don’t be surprised when people don’t listen to you complain about gas prices. Ya kinda did that to yourself

[@mattbrown942]

So what about semi drivers? Do they get to complain about their 8 mpg’s? I absolutely hate that argument. It’s all relative, whether your car gets good or bad gas mileage the price your paying at the pump is still increasing by the same amount.

[@Ka_Gg]

@@mattbrown942 "So what about semi drivers? "....Let's just make the crazy assumption (not really that crazy), that Brody is talking about the average consumer. Not someone using it for their business and need it. If you are the average consumer that doesn't really need the big truck, complaining about saving money while spending $80k knowing that you will get poor fuel economy is laughable.

[@mattbrown942]

@@Ka_Gg no because it’s still relative. If you buy a truck knowing how much you’re going to spend on gas, even if it gets horrible mpg’s, that number is still double than it was a few months ago. Literally does not matter whether the car gets 8 mpg or 40 mpg, everyone is still paying double what they planned to. Not a hard concept

[@Ka_Gg]

@@mattbrown942 Yes, but although it may double, the total amount of cash may be different. $200x2 (doubled) = $400....a $200 increase $65x2 (doubled)= $130......a $65 increase. Both doubled, one didn't hurt as much.

[@Ka_Gg]

@@mattbrown942 Actually lets look at your numbers 8 mpg and 40. Say someone drives 200 miles per week. 200/8 =25 gallons 200/40 =5 gallons Say gas doubled from $2.50 to $5.0. At 25 gallons, the amount increases $62.5 At 5 gallons, the amount increases $12.50 Over a whole year, you pay an extra $3250 vs an extra $650. Maybe the person can't afford another $3250. Lets say it goes up another few dollars. Then it'll really get to the ppl with low mpg vehicles.

[@keeganbrown9967]

I just bought my Ford Maverick Hybrid at the right time. I get 42MPG vs 20mpg with my old Mustang. I save about 75$ per week on gas. Yes I now have a car payment but with gas now at $4 soon to be $5 I'll be saving $100 per week.

[@ALMX5DP]

Dang you drive 800 miles a week? That’s a heck of a commute.

[@Mark-tf7kb]

@@ALMX5DP mine is 400 miles a week in the commute alone. I couldn’t imagine if he’s really doubling that. I probably add anywhere from 50-100 on average for my weekends. So at worst 500 miles a week for me 400 at best. These gas prices are getting out of hand

[@erickisel8668]

@The Fast Lane Truck: I can confirm @7:50 that the Ranger in dash MPG number is out of spec. I drove from Fitchburg, MA to Suffolk County, Long Island and it said 30.1 but when I got to pump and hand calculated, it was 26.5, very disappointed in the discrepancy. 2019 Lariat SuperCrew 4x4. One adult, two teenage boys, and hockey equipment. 26 is great when it is rated for 24 but the computer is ridiculous.

[@Chris-wn3vr]

I think keeping my 5.7L Hemi Ram that's paid off would be cheaper than buying an overpriced new truck.

[@christophcollier]

Truth

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Same here, I'll take slightly worse mpg over a truck payment. People don't think sometimes. You're not saving any money buying a new truck, or buying another more fuel efficient vehicle for commuting.

[@grantfitz2047]

I get about 22.7 with my '20 Tacoma TRD OFFROAD with the 6spd MT. That's over 70 miles round trip a day but man the fuel prices still hurt

[@creigmacc]

I get that gas prices are interesting to talk about continuously. If you are actually interested in saving money on any truck there are more effective conversations to have.

[@scottyellis3442]

As always great video, during this time of crazy gas prices thanks for showing us who has the best fuel efficient small truck, my brother is in the market for exactly what you just showed so I'll send him your link.

[@PerfectlyUselessComment]

I'll be picking up a Maverick in a year or two hopefully, when markups and availability issues are gone .... Hopefully

[@codydupont3000]

My ‘22 Silverado 4x4 with 4 banger turbo is averaging over 26mpg on a tank before break in so I’m excited about that. Also, if you look at Nissan Frontier forums you will see that almost no one is habitually hitting the 20mpg+ mark unless driving miserably slow. Average is anywhere from 13-18mpg in 2wd or 4wd. Do research my friends!

[@robertmisiuk7137]

13 in 4wd would be good. My 02 Frontier was about 12 when in 4wd. But on the highways I'd get 18-20 no problem. So I can see getting 20+ in the new design.

[@24cupsandcounting]

Yes, sound advice. With gas prices soaring you should trade your old truck, a truck in most cases that is weighed down with negative equity but have no fear because financing is available. You take the plunge and buy the more fuel-efficient truck but your payment jumped 200 bucks a month for a longer-term but hey, at least you're getting an extra 2mpg's!

[@eduardosanchez7827]

This is the best time for Mitsubishi to bring the Triton/L200 pickup to the US. Here is Mexico you can get a fully loaded L200 diesel for 30/34K usd including crazy Mexican taxes. These medium size pickups are crew cab, carry 1 ton easily, tow 6000 pounds and they usually get around 28-30 mpg with very bad diesel fuel at 6000 feet. They are also 4x4 with optional center diff for AWD driving and rear locker. If Mitsubishi does it they will come back big time to the American market. None of these figures are “theoretical”, I live in Mexico and used to have one until recently

[@us1fedvet]

Wish we could bring them in.but EPA rules likely to restrict them.

[@robertryan7204]

Triton is the smallest of the Global Diesel Pickup Trucks. Now the base for Midsize Pickups outside NA 2000lb or more payload and 7,700lb towing

[@eduardosanchez7827]

@@us1fedvet EPA shouldn’t be a big problem, it’s engine is used in Europe and their standard for emissions is way higher than in the Us

[@eduardosanchez7827]

@@robertryan7204 it’s not really small, it’s alongside Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, it looks smaller than a Tacoma but it’s actually about the same size in both cabin space and cargo volume. Cargo capacity is around 2200 pounds and towing is around 6000 pounds depending on the specs.

[@robertryan7204]

@@eduardosanchez7827 it is the smallest midsizer sold in Australia. It has only 6000lb towing compared to the 7,7000lb of everyone else

[@Sparkystacoma]

I have the pacifica hybrid plug in. It gives me 14.1KW priority. And about 33 miles or equivalent to 1 gallon of gas. Computer will bump the mpg on screen to 40-44mpg but it is in the van equivalent

[@BryceLovesTech]

My wife and I are looking at those how is the reliability?

[@Sparkystacoma]

@@BryceLovesTech So far so good. I love the power and how smooth it is. After owning it I only want a hybrid or plug in hybrid. I have 46k miles and I average mid 30mpg on hybrid and if short runs not exceeding 50 miles per day that average soars to 45mpg. I am an electrical estimator and carry 500 pounds of tools/ supplies daily and some days I do over 200 miles.

[@mossymae]

I'm averaging 26 in my santa cruz combined. I have 20,000 miles on my 2.5 naturally aspirated engine. Here in Tulsa Oklahoma.

[@TaigaTurf]

Too many tow/ haul at 70, 80 miles an hour or more. Maybe these gas prices will encourage them to slow down to save on fuel

[@jetmechB727]

The 2019 Tacoma SR 2WD with the 3.5L will average about 23 - 24 on the highway. When towing a 2 axle U-Haul Box trailer I got 17 MPG. When towing a U-Haul Motorcycle trailer 200 miles I got 20 MPG. So overall it is not bad for a truck.

[@Whiskeybende]

Thank you TFL truck! You guys do a great job and have answered many of my questions and thoughts on this subject and many other subjects over the years regarding unloaded vs loaded MPG, hybrid vs gas mpg, twin turbo V6s vs NA V8s performance and mpg. What you guys do with your Ike gauntlet test is exactly what I would do. I live in a similar area with similar elevation going up to 10,947 ft above sea level so your eye gauntlet test is pretty similar to the conditions where I live. What is surprising to me is after all the twin turbo V6 trucks out there the V8 is still in the game and rightfully so. Many car manufacturers have spent decades trying to make the V8 as efficient as possible while still maintaining decent power levels. The question comes down to one's balance between power and efficiency and I believe that answer is different for everyone. We need to sacrifice one to gain the other so it just depends on what sacrifice is best for that person. Like I said you guys do a great job putting yourselves out there in freezing cold weather driving these trucks to give us the reviews. Thank you!

[@302Mustang13]

The reason the Ranger had a discrepancy between the pump and computer was your improper top off method. Ford's manual specifically says not to do this. You are basically dumping fuel into the fuel canister and damaging the vehicle.

[@GmanTheTank]

I just can't wait to get my Mav.

[@jlv3x]

The Maverick's mileage is great but a compact truck is just too small for people and cargo for my taste. Also here in the Midwest 4WD is almost mandatory for winter.

[@BootUpwithBaysharp]

tfl: "real world, not spreadsheets!" also tfl: "gladiator is #2 based on EPA rating spreadsheet!" gladiator: gets 21.2 mpg real world #8, dead last frontier: " but I got 22.3 ..."

[@rodgood]

yup they like their Stelantis"s

[@85bigGMC]

I just want someone to look at me the way Nathan looks at Andre in these split screen videos 😂

[@stevehoward3981]

Oil change on the 2.8 is about the same price as gas. It uses 5w30 oil and a cartridge filter that is a bit more expensive than a screw on.

[@crappy60]

Sounds almost like a BMW oil change. Haha

[@BrogeKilrain]

I predicted $5 gal reg by June 1 st last Nov but I expect $7-8 now with an " hey its $12 in EU or Shortages and lines at stations so you happy to get fuel at any cost. Did you know any car or even diesel truck can run on CNG or propane and low cost to multi fuel your vehicle ?

[@Mookd0g1]

You improve the accuracy of your tests and eliminate the "something happened at the pump" uncertainty by dispensing the fuel into a container that has graduations and then putting it in the vehicle.

[@marklion315]

So the Honda Ridgeline gets the best non-diesel non-hybrid midsize real world numbers and its ranked 7th?

[@pm270x]

And with all-wheel-drive engaged.

[@vettle1]

I've been driving my son's 2012 Ford fusion 3.0. Getting 27.5 right now... The 2012 F150 is sitting for a bit.

[@chadsteele1]

The problem with this thought process, is you're going to spend thousands, unless you're trading down then it makes little sense, cuz whether you're spending 2 5 or 10 thousand dollars that's a lot of gas money.

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

Yeah I’ve been very happy with my Ford maverick hybrid

[@igoldra_9162]

My 4x4 2020 Tacoma limited non TRD here in the 4 corners area Colorado and it's making close to 25 mpg don't ask me why I'm just happy it does.

[@tblack7191]

The best vehicle is a paid off vehicle. Gas prices hurt right now but when you add them to high monthly vehicle payments, it becomes unsustainable

[@canyonero2050]

Plus high taxs, tags and insurance cost.

[@Ka_Gg]

@@canyonero2050 Yeah I know of a guy that has to pay like $500-$1000/yr in taxes on his truck. Then insurance. My 2001 silverado costs me like $100 in taxes about $35/mo for insurance. Then I have my older beater honda for mpg.

[@canyonero2050]

@@Ka_Gg you only pay sales taxs once. After that its just tags but the newer the vehicle the higher they are.

[@Ka_Gg]

@@canyonero2050 yes. That's what i mean with tags....tax. same thing. different name. Different amount depending on purchase or whether registration.

[@techtom83]

Video idea for fast lane car or truck! And important info to throw into your tests for viewers! Idea: Vehicles that get good gas mileage and still use 87 octane! It was kind of mentioned in this video, stating that turbos like premium fuel. Well… all these new entry level, compact or fuel efficient vehicles are 4 cylinder turbos! So epa numbers are only half the story! Here we are, trying to find a vehicle with epa numbers that make us happy, and then we get let down because we have to buy the most expensive fuel! Info for viewers: What if one vehicle in your comparison gets less mpg but requires OR CAN USE (min octane rating) lower octane fuel? I’d rather buy the vehicle that uses lower octane. Let me know what you think!

[@tomorender6479]

Gladiator diesel is the the best for my needs currently.

[@SweetNeoCon407]

I usually get 22mpg in my 2017 Nissan Titan. I once got 24mpg when I had a nice tail wind. It's in the same ballpark with these compact trucks but I have a much bigger truck as a bonus. So, I won't be trading down anytime soon.

[@marvinsleven3017]

How is the ridgeline not higher on this list? 🤔

[@gant8408]

My 2022 tacoma with a 4 banger gets 22-23 and I measured at the pump as well

[@nbaldo003]

bro I got the v6 and get that mileage.

[@Travisj9935]

@@nbaldo003 I can't imagine driving either one of the gutless engines!

[@daves913]

Are you sure about that 2.0 ecoboost? I have Ford Edge 2.0 I get 30 mpg. On the hwy. with 24 combined.

[@len8336]

that maverick is awsome at 40mpg I have,an o6 sport ranger with the 3.0 and it sucks the fuel above 65mph,right at 23mpg. these days I hit the cruise control at 45-47mph increased it to 27-28 if on long flat drive. I can make it from chasn sc to Tampa Fla with 2 kayaks in the back on one tank if I keep the speed down. my 2022 Camry le I just bought getting 50+ keeping in econo mode at 60 on interstate. slow is the trick.

[@regsparkes6507]

In my opinion EPA ratings are to be used as a rough ( very rough ) guide or reference point IF you are buying a vehicle to get good fuel economy. I have found, and TFL has proved too, that in the so called "real world" EPA ratings and actual mileage you may get, are as far apart as they can be. It's also a proven fact that if you want to save fuel in your daily driving, keep your speed at, or just below posted speed limits. Now who's going to drive like that!

[@migueljardim8177]

The only reason TFL get lower MPG values than the EPA on their tests is because they test at high altitude which is proven to make engines less efficient.

[@regsparkes6507]

@@migueljardim8177 Possibly Miquel, I have found that EPA ratings are as I said in my comment,... inaccurate, to say the least. BTW, I do not live in a high elevation area, and our speed limits are at about 62 MPH, actually 100 kmh.

[@testy010]

I recently purchased a Toyota sienna with the 2.5 inline 4 hybrid and I am very impresed with the performance and fuel economy… all this to say why not use this powerplant on a tacoma?

[@ryanbruckhart1284]

I’m confused as to how a Jeep Gladiator shaped like a brick that got 21 mpg is more fuel efficient than a Chevy Colorado that got 31 mpg; either way I’m keeping my paid off Chevy Silverado 4x4 that although it has the 5.3l v8; is better than making a truck payment right now on one of those trucks; especially the expensive Rivian

[@pryme2013]

Watch truck prices tank. All these people who spent more than msrp for their new truck are gonna be so upside down when these truck values tank. I did the opposite, I sold the truck and bought a car. Literally 3x the mileage and cheaper too. Just honestly didn’t need a truck. Most people don’t need a truck.

[@MH-py1ou]

The mark ups wipe out the gas savings. DO NOT buy a new vehicle unless completely necessary. Make best with what you got. Just my $.02

[@leedanielson7452]

Anyone who pays over MSRP is a complete idiot!!!🙄

[@donaldpowers5557]

When I was young we would cor pool. And gas was 0.35 cents a gallon, we had 4-5 people a trip not just saving on wear and tear. But wages were 3-5 dollars an hour. Wages go up and up then others get to make the stuff we buy. Should of rethink this stuff.

[@paulname5483]

So are you guys running different loops? The Nissan was on a 54 mile loop and the Ridgeline was on a 56 mile loop.

[@blainegarver9648]

'22 Ram 1500 Etorque.....I didn't get a truck to be squished or have a useless back seat. Just took a little 150 mile trip, mixed driving, and the 'putor said 23 mpg.....All is well.

[@Stackali]

My dad is averaging 20.5-21.5 in his tacoma trd 4x4. With all terrain tires. Better than his jeep that he just dumped. It averaged 17

[@kidamere2408]

And your not comparing apples to apples you dont drive where he does. So i will, my wife tacoma gets 21 mpg and when i drive the same route with my tundra i get 12

[@kidamere2408]

@@Pantelifts10 you can stick it anywhere you want dosent make it right

[@JamNJ1985]

Maverick you won't be saving money when they are goin 10k over sticker

[@brucemacaulay4331]

Not sure what you are paying in the US for diesel, but I filled up my van in Scotland today for the equivalent of $10.41 per gallon!

[@scottsherman7106]

Have the Ford4x4 F150 2.7 Ecoboost. Just saying that driven in Eco I average 21. Have easily gotten 22-23 Hwy. keep her under 80 on Wisconsin Freeways

[@Rage1732]

Does the EPA rating for vehicles sold in your area consider the elevation? Just wondering if you guys are considering it when you guys compare “real world” to EPA ratings.

[@66scooterdaytona]

My 2.0EB in my Maverick is fun to drive.

[@brendonh91]

My 4x4 2021 GMC Sierra with the 3.0L duramax can get 30 mpg on the highway no problem

[@GoonieLord]

A truck isn't a great option at the moment. Even where I live in a small town far from the big city gas prices are almost $5.

[@eliteinventor]

I never thought I would see gas that high near me it's $3.80 but I'm in the south

[@JonLake]

I've gone from wanting a Maverick to buying a Ram 🤷‍♂️ More room in the crewcab for the kids, more room in the box for the supplies and more towing capacity for the rv. Not everyone need a medium/big truck. those who dont, definitely should be buying a Maverick!

[@DalmintheLastbottom]

Hey tfl, I have a question for you guys. Why do you guys use such small trailers and still say that your 4 cylinder isn't enough? Here in the Netherlands I use a 1.5L turbo 4 cylinder to pull a 3300lbs (fully loaded) caravan and it's totally fine driving through the alps. Ye the engine has to work a little but it's not that big of a deal to anybody here.

[@robertryan7204]

Nor to anyone outside North America

[@davidrock8990]

You said the maverick with 2.0 L was less efficient then the 2.5 L front wheel drive,but if you want all wheel drive you have to get the 2.0L ?! So ,what was the mpg. On the 2.0L?

[@defeatable6837]

22 City 29 Hwy

[@markjones5909]

I regularly get 31 highway in my Mav

[@mossyhollow3732]

It would be nice if auto makers were not allowed to estimate their own MPG. Test drove a RAM and it was rated at 23 mpg. Reality was 14mpg. They just flat out lie.

[@repo4sale]

Jewish Truck here! 27-33mpgs freeway, 10,500lbs, 2015 RAM 2500 Diesel Cummins 6spd 4x4 4door CREW cab, Camper Shell, CERT rigged, emergency off road, DELETED, Intake manifold, KN Filter, LEDs, 492,000 miles and CLEAR CLEAN OIL, change oil every 5000! BIG Friggen front GRILL & extra FUEL tanks 34+55=89gallons or 2400 mile range.

[@EnthusiastCarHangar]

Interesting but I think this should be done with 4x4 trucks exclusively. That is what most truck buyers want and need.

[@carlmchaney8632]

I hv a 2020 ranger stx fx2 and I average 24.9 mpg and I hv checked it at the pump... my wife's 2020 ecoboost mustang gets 25.8 which is very close...so the ranger is number 2 as far as gas goes... the Colorado and the jeep are diesel which is so expensive to run now... needs to be separate section for gas and diesel...

[@mclroy]

Very interesting video guys. I watched the #1 and #2. Still "au gout du jour" 😉

[@lawrenceline6343]

How about doing a segment on the 2022 Chevy 3.0 Duramax with the max trailering package

[@peterstreechon384]

I have a 2017 GMC Canyon V6. I drive very conservative. Trip to Virginia got 27 mpg. Round town in Windham NH get 21 mpg.

[@rhondamorgan1788]

We bought a new 2022 V6 Colorado four months ago. If the trip computer is accurate, I can confirm it does much better than EPA estimate. We regularly see above 27-28 mpg on the Interstate, driving 70 mph. On state roads traveling 55 mph, it easily exceeds 30 mpg. Best average so far is over 33 mpg for a 25 mile loop.

[@peterstreechon384]

Are you happy with the 8 speed transmission?

[@rhondamorgan1788]

@@peterstreechon384 It's been great so far. Hope it's one of the good ones.

[@teknightrider2586]

I certainly love all that y'all do and all the hard work; yet for me it seems like it would have been a lil' "more fair" to have either ALL 2WD or ALL 4WD/AWD (just my 2 1/2 cents). 😇 Next, I'm guessing I might get some thumbs down for the following "nerd / exact statement". BUT...it is what a Passenger Registration has stamped right on it...and it's what the IIHS says, too (so look it up, don't take my word for it)...that the Ridgeline is a Large Truck / Crew Cab Pickup. So, it should be in with the other bigger classification. Again (it's not me) check the Vehicle Registration (what the government says) and the IIHS as the Ridgeline is literally within 1in. of the width of a F-150 or Toyota Tundra...a person can really notice this then sitting in the truck...in our Tacoma, or my friends that have a Ranger or Frontier a person is VERY close to the passenger seat with rubbing elbows. So on to the MPGs... The Honda got 23.48 with AWD in the video. So first, and I realize I'm only at 384 ft above sea level; however on the highway, calculated at the pump I routinely get between 25.2 to 26.3 MPG on the highway (with just two people in a 2017 Ridgeline RTS AWD). I've even personally pulled a 4,400 lb. tandem axle travel trailer 2,500 miles from Michigan to Oregon and got between 10.4 to 12.5 MPG pulling and with 3 full-sized adults. The Ridgeline has been much better MPG than any of our other previous 9 trucks which have included a F-150, Chevy 1500, Cummins Turbo, 3 - Tundras, 1 Tacoma TRD Sport, 4Runner, and Suburban. Anyway hope that might help others out there.

[@phileasler5401]

All of them are terrible mpg. We need a Maverick phev with a 50 mile electric range and then back to a regular hybrid….are you listening Ford!!!!

[@thebeddoctor4273]

I get about 14 mpg in my frontier 4x4 but it's pretty much 95% city driving

[@JamesSmith-sw3nk]

If you absolutely need fuel efficiency then don't buy a truck. If you absolutely need truck then buy a 4 wheel drive one.

[@alijahmartin9962]

I owned a Honda for 4 years and routinely got 31mpg on the highway. Anybody else?...

[@sundevilkdaddy]

we could all just start walking and using bicycles more. lol.

[@lukejankowski1874]

ya but give us a cost associated with the riven on when it comes to charging it. How much will it cost you to charge the riven to full battery? and each charging station costs are different? ya'll need to come up with some numbers for us when it comes to charging and costs? would be an interesting topic for some of us who are considering electric trucks in the future.

[@Tallnerdyguy]

Depends on where you live and if you charge at home. For me? With solar panels? 0

[@reallyemptypockets6509]

2004 Expedition with 4.6, 172,000 miles= 12 mpg, liability ins= $31 a month no green deal for me, Thank You.

[@Tallnerdyguy]

Good to know you like to waste money, them bitch about it.

[@thought1212]

my dakota new averaged about 15 mpg. nowhere near now. sure glad i dont drive far. live in the cheapest city in b.c. canada and today is $1.98 per liter. at 3.78 liters per us gallon its really expensive.

[@randallcarver6950]

hey just wondering if you can provide me an option for fuel efficiency. I tow a backhoe and a small excavator for installing utilities. One weighs around 15,000 lbs and the other weighs around 18,500 lbs. maybe there is an electric model. After o get the electric model then I can update my excavator and backhoe to electric.

[@browndogstt8546]

I rented a Colorado zr2 V6 gas this week. Drove about 250 miles and the truck said 16.2mpg. I really liked the truck but I wouldn't buy one unless it were a diesel. 16.2mpg is pitiful.

[@efanclublolsmaforlife2501]

So in other word the 2.8 is the champ..

[@nickcivic21]

First here!! Love you guys such a great channel goood sponosrship!!!

[@BigJacksAuto]

What about the 3.6l gas, Gmc Canyon / Chevy Colorado for comparison

[@sharonb.9128]

I don’t understand your list! Despite explaining your list is based on real world testing also, you listed the Jeep as 2nd best with it’s terrible MPG! Rated it higher than the Chevy Colorado?

[@ivochicr1]

Exactly, if my 2 year old kid would shuffle that list, it would made more sense

[@anthonyc1883]

So speaking of Mr. Truck (4:50), where has he been? I thought for sure he would have dropped by for a segment on Tumbleweed Ranch.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

The HyunDIE might save you gas, but will not save you in hassle and repair bills!

[@mrv4882]

Why don't you guys add the DEF (fuel) to diesel to count MPG for Diesel Engine.

[@johnbissell6251]

What about 2wd Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra w/ 3.0 diesel.

[@liamm-c1287]

2wd is also more efficient because of less drivetrain losses. 2wd has 1 differential 4wd has 3 differentials

[@Tallnerdyguy]

Also weight. 4wd is not always, while AWD is...