The Best Midsize Pickup Trucks
If you're shopping for a midsize pickup truck, now is a great time as there's lots of competition among manufacturers in this space.
If you need help figuring out which models you should consider, check out PickupTrucks.com's Midsize Pickups Truck Comparison article which was released this week. They go over each model below and highlight the key differences between each one.
Here are the results:
No. 1: 2016 GMC Canyon SLE
No. 2: 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E
No. 3: 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71
No. 4: 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
No. 5: 2016 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X
The biggest surprise was how well the #2 Honda Ridgeline performed.
If you're shopping for a new car or truck, I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect to quickly see what kind of deals are being offered in your area.
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About The Author
Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate
the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
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