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Nissan Frontier

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[[Image:800px-Frontier.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Nissan Frontier]]
The '''Nissan Frontier''' is a model of [[pickup truck]] assembled by Nissan and sold under the [[Nissan]] brand name. Nissan was the pioneer of the compact pickup truck market in 1959, joined in the 1960s by [[Mazda]] and [[Toyota]]. Since 1959, Nissan is known for a number of notable firsts in the compact pickup truck market, including the first extended cab bodystyle (in the 1979 Nissan King Cab) and the first crew cab bodystyle, in the 2000 Frontier. Frontiers are currently built in Smyrna, Tennessee.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{FULLPAGENAMEE}} Review]]'''.
===Recent Changes===
After having been redesigned for the 2005 model year, the 2006 Frontier remains largely untouched, save for a few new options.

===Styles and Major Options===
There are four major trims available for the [[Nissan]] Frontier: the '''XE King Cab''', '''SE King Cab/Crew Cab''', '''NISMO King Cab/Crew Cab''', and '''LE King Cab/Crew Cab'''. With the exception of the XE, which is only available in a two-wheel drive King Cab, all of the trims are available in a varying combination of two- or [[Four wheel drive|four-wheel drive]], [[manual transmission|manual]] or [[automatic transmission]], and either King Cab or the larger Crew Cab. Additionally, while all of them share many of the same standard features, each of them offers a different set of optional features:

====Standard Features====
*4-wheel [[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)|anti-lock braking system]]
*[[Electronic Brake-Force Distribution|Electronic brake-force distribution]]
*Tire pressure monitoring system
*Locking tailgate
*Second row underseat storage
*Sun visors, cup holders, and 3 12-volt DC power outlets

====XE King Cab====
*2.5-L 154-[[HP]] [[Straight-4|4-cylinder]] engine
*5-speed [[manual transmission]]
*15" steel wheels
*Forward facing rear flip-up seats

====SE King Cab/Crew Cab====
[[image:Frontier_crew_cab.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Nissan]] Frontier Crew Cab]]
*4.0-L 265-[[HP]] [[V6]] engine
*6-speed [[manual transmission]]
*16" aluminum alloy wheels
*''Utili-track'' bed channel system in Crew Cab
*Chrome front bumper

====NISMO King Cab/Crew Cab====
*4.0-L 265-[[HP]] [[V6]] engine
*5-speed [[automatic transmission]]
*16" aluminum alloy wheels
*Bilstein off-road shocks
*Electronic locking rear differential
*Skid plates
*Fog lights

====LE King Cab/Crew Cab====
*4.0-L 265-[[HP]] [[V6]] engine
*5-speed [[automatic transmission]]
*17" aluminum alloy wheels
*Fog lights
*Roof rack for Crew Cab
*''Utili-track'' bed channel system
*Power windows and locks

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[Nissan]] Frontier can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/nissan/frontier/prices CarsDirect]. Prices listed below are for base versions of each trim; additional costs will apply, depending on choices made between two/[[four wheel drive]], [[manual transmission|manual]]/[[automatic transmission]], and King Cab/Crew Cab.

<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=7>
'''[[Nissan]] Frontier Trims'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
XE King Cab
</td>
<td>
SE King Cab
</td>
<td>
SE Crew Cab
</td>
<td>
NISMO King Cab
</td>
<td>
NISMO Crew Cab
</td>
<td>
LE King Cab
</td>
<td>
LE Crew Cab
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=7>
''MSRP''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$15,900
</td>
<td>
$19,100
</td>
<td>
$20,950
</td>
<td>
$22,450
</td>
<td>
$24,500
</td>
<td>
$22,650
</td>
<td>
$24,350
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=7>
''Invoice''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$15,038
</td>
<td>
$18,064
</td>
<td>
$19,813
</td>
<td>
$20,997
</td>
<td>
$22,915
</td>
<td>
$21,184
</td>
<td>
$22,774
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===Gas Mileage===
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=6>
'''Trim'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
2WD
<br>
''manual''
</td>
<td>
2WD
<br>
''automatic''
</td>
<td>
V6 2WD
<br>
''manual''
</td>
<td>
V6 2WD
<br>
''automatic''
</td>
<td>
V6 4WD
<br>
''manual''
</td>
<td>
V6 4WD
<br>
''automatic''
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan=6 bgcolor=#cccccc>
'''MPG'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
22/25
</td>
<td>
19/24
</td>
<td>
17/21
</td>
<td>
16/20
</td>
<td>
17/21
</td>
<td>
15/20
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===Reliability===

===Safety===
All trims of the [[Nissan]] Frontier come equipped with the same standard safety features, with the exception of supplemental side-impact [[airbag]]s, which are optional. These features include:
*Advanced airbag system with occupancy sensors
*3-point seat belts
*Active head restraints
*LATCH system for children
*4-wheel [[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)|anti-lock brakes]]
*[[Electronic Brake-Force Distribution|Electronic brake-force distribution]]
*Side impact door beams

===Photos===
<gallery>
image:2006_Frontier_king_cab.jpg|2006 [[Nissan]] Frontier King Cab
image:Frontier_king_cab_interior.jpg|King Cab rear interior
image:2006_Frontier_LE_roof_rack.jpg|2006 [[Nissan]] Frontier LE Crew Cab
image:Frontier utili-track.jpg|[[Nissan]] Frontier ''Utili-track''
</gallery>

===Colors===
Colors for the [[Nissan]] Frontier can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/nissan/frontier/colors CarsDirect.com].

'''Exterior'''
[[image:Frontier_face_left.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*Avalanche
*Granite
*Majestic Blue
*Radiant Silver
*Red Alert
*Red Brawn
*Storm Gray
*Super Black

'''Interior'''
*Blue
*Charcoal
*Desert
*Graphite
*Steel

===Main Competitors===
*[[Chevrolet Colorado]] - [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60NIT121A0,USB60CHT351C0 Side-By-Side Comparison]
*[[GMC Canyon]] - [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60NIT121A0,USB60GMT221A0 Side-By-Side Comparison]
*[[Toyota Tacoma]] - [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60NIT121A0,USB60TOT091A0 Side-By-Side Comparison]
*[[Ford F-150]] - [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60NIT121A0,USB60FOT111A0 Side-By Side Comparison]
*[[Honda Ridgeline]] - [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60NIT121A0,USB60HOT011A0 Side-By-Side Comparison]
*[[Dodge Dakota]] - [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60NIT121A0,USB60DDT073A0 Side-By-Side Comparison]

==Hybrid Models==
There is no [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] model of the Frontier.

==Unique Attributes==

==Resale Values==
According to Kelley Blue Book, the four-cylinder 2WD XE King Cab is projected to retain 58 percent of its value after a 2-year period, while the 4WD SE Crew Cab is expected to hold an impressive 67 percent.

==Criticisms==
*No [[V6]] engine available
*No standard cab available
*Turning radius larger than preferred
*5-Speed automatic transmission shifts hard under heavy acceleration

==Current Generation: (2004–present)==
Initially, the Frontier was considered compact, but beginning with the totally-redesigned model year 2005 Frontier (introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show), it become more mid-sized. It uses the new Nissan F-Alpha platform and resembles the company's full-size [[Nissan Titan]] truck.

The new truck's wheelbase is 125.9 in (3.20 m) with a 205.5 in (5.22 m) overall length. Towing capacity is 6500 lb (2,950 kg). A 4.0 L VQ-family [[V6]], the VQ40DE, is the standard engine, and it produces a respectable 265 hp (198 kW) with 284 ft·lbf (385 N·m) of torque. Also available is the QR25DE four-cylinder engine, which is also found in the Sentra SE-R Spec V sports sedan. A six-speed manual is standard with a five-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]] optional. Both [[rear wheel drive|rear]] and four-wheel drive are available. [[Traction control]] and [[hill-descent control]] are also available.

===First Generation/Origins===
[[image:1998_Frontier.jpg|thumb|right|350px|The 1998 Nissan Frontier]]
The Frontier was introduced in 1997 for the 1998 model year as a replacement for the aging Nissan pickup. Nissan first offered the Frontier with a 4-cylinder engine, the KA24DE, but added the 6-cylinder engine, the VG33E in 1999. The truck was available only in a standard cab offering at first, but a king cab configuration was also added in 1999.

That changed in 1999 with the 2000 Frontier Crew Cab. The Crew Cab was the first compact pickup to offer a 4-door bodystyle. Until that point, crew cabs were heavy duty versions of full-size trucks and were mainly used as commercial vehicles.

For 2001, Nissan facelifted the Frontier, introducing bolder styling in an effort to make it more appealing to younger buyers. The Frontier was completely redone after the 2004 model year.

==Worldwide==

==Design quirks and oddities==

==Awards==

==See also==

==External links==
* [http://www.nissanusa.com/frontier/ Official Nissan Frontier Website]
* [http://www.clubfrontier.org ClubFrontier.org] -- a Nissan Frontier Owners Club.

[[Category:Pickup trucks]]
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[[Category:Nissan vehicles|Frontier]]
[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]
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[[Category:1990s automobiles]]
[[Category:2000s automobiles]]

Honda Ridgeline

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The '''[[Honda]] Ridgeline''' is a pickup truck, sharing its unibody chassis with the [[Acura MDX]] and [[Honda Odyssey]]. It is powered by a ''J35A91'' 3.5L [[V6]] with a 5-speed [[automatic transmission]] and all wheel drive. The Ridgeline is the first pickup truck with a fully-independent suspension. The Ridgeline is built in Alliston, Ontario, Canada alongside the [[Honda Pilot]] and [[Acura MDX|MDX]].

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Honda Ridgeline Review]]'''.
[[Image:ridgelinestock.jpg|frame|2006 '''[[Honda]] Ridgeline''' delivers the right mix of overall truck capability, towing performance, ruggedness and value]]
[[Image:ridgelinedoorajar.jpg|frame]]

===Recent Changes===
It is noted espcially for its use of a unibody frame: unusual in pickup trucks, as well as "car-like" features such as a large "trunk" below the truck bed. The bed is integrated with the body, similar to the [[Chevrolet Avalanche]]. [[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)|Anti-lock brakes]], stability assist, [[Side Airbags|side airbags]] and [[Side Curtain Airbags|side-curtain airbags]] are standard equipment. In concept, the Ridgeline shares much with such vehicles as the car-based ''[[Chevrolet]] El Camino'', ''[[Ford]] Ranchero'', and the ''[[Subaru]] Baja''. The Ridgeline also has a large rear seat with easy folding operations.

===Styles and Major Options===
Three trim levels are available:
* Basic '''RT'''
* Sporty '''RTS'''
* Luxurious '''RTL'''
** or '''RTL w/[[Sunroof|moonroof]]'''
** or '''RTL w/DVD [[Navigation System|Navigation]]'''

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the 2007 [[Honda]] Ridgeline can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/honda/ridgelline/prices CarsDirect].

<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=5>
'''Ridgeline Trims'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
RT
</td>
<td>
RTX
</td>
<td>
RTS
</td>
<td>
RTL w/ Leather
</td>
<td>
RTL w/ Leather & [[Navigation System|Nav.]]
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=5>
''MSRP''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$27,800
</td>
<td>
$28,300
</td>
<td>
$30,275
</td>
<td>
$32,940
</td>
<td>
$34,940
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=5>
''Invoice''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$25,042
</td>
<td>
$25,491
</td>
<td>
$27,266
</td>
<td>
$29,661
</td>
<td>
$31,458
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===Gas Mileage===
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

* ''City'': 16 MPG
* ''Highway'': 21 MPG
* ''Combined'': 18 MPG

===Reliability===
In an online review done by [http://www.autos.com/autos/trucks/fullsize_trucks/reviews Autos.com], the [[Honda]] Ridgeline ranked '''third''' overall amongst popular full-size trucks.

===Safety===
[http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_safety?cat=trucks&segment=fullsize_trucks&rank=safety&year=0 Autos.com] ranked the Ridgeline '''first''' in "Safety" amongst popular full-size trucks.

A few key safety features on the [[Honda]] Ridgeline:
* [[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)|Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)]]
* Front [[Side Airbags]] with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
* LATCH and Child-Seat Tether Anchors
* [[Side Curtain Airbags]] with Rollover Sensor
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
* [[Vehicle Stability Control|Vehicle Stability Assist]] (VSA®)

===Photos===
[[Image:ridgelineinterior.jpg|frame|The 60/40 lift-up rear seats easily fold, creating a large storage area with a flat floor and easy-to- clean, all-weather heavy-duty floor mats.]]
[[Image:backwindow.jpg|frame|A power-sliding rear cabin window is standard. The window opens and closes at the push of a button, letting passengers enjoy fresh air without turbulence and excessive wind noise.]]

===Colors===
'''Exterior'''
* Aberdeen Green Metallic
* Billet Silver Metallic
* Dark Cherry Pearl
* Formal Black
* Nimbus Gray Metallic
* Steel Blue Metallic
* White

'''Interior'''
* Beige
* Gray
* Olive

===Main Competitors===
* [[Nissan Titan]]
* [[Toyota Tundra]]

==Hybrid Models==
Even though [[Honda]] has experienced a great volume of sale of their [[Hybrid Cars|hybrids]]: the [[Honda Civic Hybrid|Civic Hybrid]], the [[Honda Accord Hybrid|Accord Hybrid]], and the [[Honda Insight|Insight]], they have no plans to create another [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid vehicle]] at this time.

==Unique Attributes==
* There has never been an In-Bed Trunk - until now.

==Resale Values==
When considering the purchase of a new vehicle, it's important to keep in mind what the eventual resale value will be. It is expected that the [[Honda]] Ridgeline will have a high resale value, as it has only been on the market for a year, and carries the [[Honda]] name.

'''2006 [[Honda]] Ridgeline'''
* $27,700 - $33,490
'''2007 [[Honda]] Ridgeline'''
* $27,800 - $34,940

==Criticisms==
* "...the engine lacks the deep torque of a [[V8]] for strong off-the-line pulling." - '''Cars.com'''
* "Stability control and four-wheel [[disc brakes]] with [[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)|ABS]] are standard, though grippier tires would help both handling and braking." - '''Automobile'''
* "There is no driver-side vanity mirror and no power adjustment to the passenger seat - though for this kind of money there should be." - '''Cars.com'''

==Generations==
===First Generation/Origins (2006–present)===
The Ridgeline was released in March 2005 as a 2006 model. It is currently one of the best selling trucks in the midsize, 4wd, 4door, shortbed segment. It is rated with a 5,000 lb towing capacity and a 1,100 lb bed capacity. It's unibody combined with a ladder frame chassis gives it 2.5 times more bending rigidity and 20 times more torisional rigidity than any other truck in its segment.

==Worldwide==

==Design quirks and oddities==
* The rear seats of the [[Honda]] Ridgeline flip up for more cargo room.

==Awards==
In the short time that the [[Honda]] Ridgeline has been out on the market, it has accumulated numerous titles, glories, awards, and accolades. A few noteworthy ones:
* '''Motor Trend'''s ''Truck of the Year'' for 2006
* '''North American''' ''Truck of the Year'' for 2006
* '''Detroit News''' ''Truck of the Year'' for 2006
* '''Consumer Reports''' ''Top Rated Truck''
* '''J.D. Power & Associates''' 2005 ''APEAL Award'' for the [[Honda]] Ridgeline
* '''Autobytel''' 2006 ''Editors' Choice Award'': Truck of the Year for 2006
* '''Automobile Journalists Association of Canada''' (AJAC) ''Best New Pickup'' for 2006
* '''On Wheels Incorporated''': Ridgeline 2006 ''Urban Wheel Award'' for the ''Urban Truck of the Year''
* Ridgeline wins '''Strategic Vision'''s coveted "''Most Delightful''" compact pickup award.
* ''Best rollover resistance rating'' of any pickup tested by the '''National Highway Traffic Safety Administration''' (NHTSA)
* First-ever 4-door pickup to earn a ''5-star safety rating'' for both front and side impact crash test performance from the U.S. '''National Highway Transportation Safety Administration''' (NHTSA).
* '''Society of Plastic Engineers''' 2005 ''Grand Award'' (composite inbed trunk)
* '''Car And Driver''' rates [[Honda]] Ridgeline ''#1 Pick-up''.
* '''AutoWeek''' ''Editors' Choice Award'' as the ''Most Significant'' new vehicle in the show
* '''Maxim''' ''Truck Of The Year'' 2006
* '''AutoWeb.com'' ''Top Ten Tailgater''

==See also==
* [[Ford F-150]]
* [[Nissan Titan]]
* [[Toyota Tundra]]

==External Links==
* [http://www.h4wd.com Honda Ridgeline Information Resource and Forums]
* [http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com Honda Ridgeline Owners Club]
* [http://www.ridgeline4wd.com Honda Ridgeline Owner Forums, Accessory hook ups]
* [http://www.towhnall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef24140 Honda Ridgeline SUT Owners]
* [http://www.towhnall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef7f396 Honda Ridgeline Troubleshooting]
* [http://www.autointell-news.com/News-2004/November-2004/Nov-2004/Nov-03-04-p4.htm Honda Names All-New 4-Door 4WD Truck 'Ridgeline']
* [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/LongTerm/articleId=105797/pageId=65485 Edmunds.com Long-Term Test]

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Chevrolet Montana

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Mazda B-Series

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[[Image:Pickupwlrsm.jpg|right|250px|1986 Mazda B2000 extended cab]]
From the first '''B-Series''' pickup truck, [[Mazda]] has used the engine displacement to determine the name. Thus, the B1500 had a 1.5 L engine, and the new B4000 has a 4.0 L V6. For 2002, the name was changed to simply '''Mazda Truck''' in the United States. Mazda's partnership with [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] has resulted in the sharing of this vehicle—the Mazda B-Series and [[Ford Ranger]] are essentially the same after 1994.

In Japan, Mazda uses the '''Proceed''' name on its compact pickup trucks, and another line of larger trucks is available called the [[Mazda Titan]]. Other names used for this line include '''Mazda Bravo''' (Australia), '''Mazda Bounty''' (New Zealand), and '''Mazda Drifter''' (South Africa). However, it should be borne in mind that the Mazda B-Series and Ford Ranger twins found inside North America are unrelated to the ones sold elsewhere. Those are engineered by Mazda, whereas the North American models are developed by Ford.

According to Autoline Detroit, the Mazda B Series is the worst selling vehicle currently on the market.

==1972==

The B-Series was introduced to the United States with the 1972 '''B1600'''. It was joined in 1974 by the similar rotary-powered Rotary Pickup. The engine was enlarged to 1.8 L for 1977's '''B1800'''.

Engines:
* 1972-1976 - 1.6 L (1586 cc) [[Straight-4|I4]]
* 1977-1979 - 1.8 L (1796 cc) ''[[Mazda C engine#1800|1800]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]

==1980==

The 1980 '''B2000''' used a 2.0 liter [[Mazda F engine#F/MA|F/MA]] engine, replacing the B1800. The 2.2 L '''B2200''' joined this truck in 1982. The US B-Series continued through 1985, one year past the international version, though the 2.0 L engine was updated that year.

The B-2000 was also available in a long bed version which was given the model name ''Sundowner'' - a reference to nomadic Australian herders who would make camp wherever they were at sundown.

Engines:
* 1980-1984 - 2.0 L (1970 cc) ''[[Mazda F engine#F/MA|F/MA]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]
* 1985 - 2.0 L (1998 cc) ''[[Mazda F engine#FE|FE]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]
* 1982-1985 - 2.2 L (2209 cc) [[Straight-4|I4]]

==1986==

A new B-Series was introduced in 1986 and was produced until 1991. A 4-speed [[automatic transmission]] was the primary choice, with a 5-speed [[manual transmission]] through 1990. Part-time [[four wheel drive]] was another option. The 2.6 L Mitsubishi-powered '''B2600''' was introduced in 1987. This year also saw the Mazda [[straight-4]] enlarged to 2.2 L in the '''B2200''', with the smaller engine phased out after that year. The Mitsubishi engine was gone for 1989, replaced by a new family of Mazda powerplants.

Engine options:
* '''B2000'''
** 1985-1986 - 2.0 L (1998 cc) ''[[Mazda F engine#FE|FE]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]
* '''B2200'''
** 1987-1991 - 2.2 L (2209 cc) ''[[Mazda F engine#F2|F2]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]], 85 hp
* '''B2600'''
** 1987-1988 - 2.6 L (2555 cc) ''[[Mitsubishi 4G5x engine#4G54|G54B]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]], 102 hp
** 1989-1991 - 2.6 L (2606 cc) ''[[Mazda G engine#G6|G6]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]], 121 hp

==1992==
The 1992 Proceed/B-Series was updated again but had a short life in North America, where it was replaced by a [[Ford Ranger]] twin in 1994. However, this version continued to the end of the decade in most other countries, including Japan.

Engine options:
* '''B2200'''
** 1992–1993 - 2.2 L (2184 cc) ''[[Mazda F engine#F2|F2]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]], 85 hp
* '''B2600'''
** 1992–1993 - 2.6 L (2606 cc) ''[[Mazda G engine#G6|G6]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]], 121 hp

==1994==
The North American 1994 Proceed/B-Series was new, the design having been merged with the [[Ford Ranger]]. Mazda continued to manufacture its own trucks in Japan and elsewhere, but for the North American market, the design was shared, as were the engines. The new '''B3000''' and '''B4000''' boasted large Ford V6 engines, and the [[manual transmission]] returning to the options sheet. Extended cab models were available, as was [[all wheel drive]], and two trim lines, ''LE'' and ''SE''. The 3.0 L B3000 was dropped for 1997, and the entire line was refreshed after that year.

Engine options:
* '''B2300'''
** 1994 - 2.3 L (2311 cc) ''[[Ford Pinto engine#2.3 OHC|OHC]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]], 98 hp
** 1995-1997 - 2.3 L (2311 cc) ''[[Ford Pinto engine#2.3 OHC|OHC]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]], 112 hp
* '''B3000'''
** 1994 - 3.0 L (2983 cc) ''[[Ford Vulcan engine|Vulcan]]'' [[V6]], 140 hp
** 1995-1996 - 3.0 L (2983 cc) ''[[Ford Vulcan engine|Vulcan]]'' [[V6]], 145 hp
* '''B4000'''
** 1994-1997 - 4.0 L (4016 cc) ''[[Ford Cologne V6 engine|Cologne]]'' [[V6]], 160 hp

==1998==
North America saw an entirely new Ranger/Proceed/B-Series again for 1998, with a larger base engine. An available 5-speed [[automatic transmission]] was a novelty. The 1999 B-Series added four doors, a first in the extended-cab pickup truck market. A refresh and updated 4.0 L V6 came in 2001.

Engine options:
* '''B2500'''
** 1998-2001 - 2.5 L (2507 cc) ''[[Ford Pinto engine#2.5 OHC|OHC]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]], 119 hp
* '''B3000'''
** 1998-2001 - 3.0 L (2957 cc) ''[[Ford Vulcan engine|Vulcan]]'' [[V6]], 150 hp
* '''B4000'''
** 1998-2000 - 4.0 L (4025 cc) ''[[Ford Cologne V6 engine|Cologne]]'' [[V6]], 160 hp
** 2001 - 4.0 L (4025 cc) ''[[Ford Cologne V6 engine|Cologne]]'' [[V6]], 207 hp

==2002==
Engine options:
* 2002-2004 - 2.3 L (2300 cc) [[Straight-4|I4]], 135 hp
* 2002-2003 - 3.0 L (2957 cc) ''[[Ford Vulcan engine|Vulcan]]'' [[V6]], 147 hp
* 2004 - 3.0 L (2957 cc) ''[[Ford Vulcan engine|Vulcan]]'' [[V6]], 154 hp
* 2002-2004 - 4.0 L (4025 cc) ''[[Ford Cologne V6 engine|Cologne]]'' [[V6]], 207 hp

==External links==

[[Category:Mazda vehicles|B-Series]]
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Toyota Tacoma

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The '''[[Toyota]]''' Tacoma is one the best selling compact pick-up trucks available in the U.S. It is manufactured in NUMMI plant in California, which also makes the [[Toyota Corolla]] and is known for high quality and employee involement. The Tacoma, which is an Indian word for Mount Rainer, was originally introduced in the U.S. market in 1995 in an effort by the [[Toyota|Toyota Motor Corporation]] to compete more aggressively in the compact truck market. Since its introduction, the Tacoma has been through several iterations, the latest major upgrades occuring in 2005 which earned it '''Motor Trend'''s "''Truck of the Year''" award.

See WikiCars' comprehensive [[Toyota Tacoma Review|'''Toyota Tacoma Review''']].
[[Image:Tacoma.jpg|frame|'''2006 Toyota Tacoma''']]
===Recent Changes===
Coming off of a major redesign in 2005, there are no significant changes to the Tacoma in 2006.

===Styles and Major Options===
* The 2006 Toyota Tacoma comes in three body styles: Regular Cab, Access Cab (extended cab) and Double Cab (crew cab). Each is available with two-wheel or [[Four Wheel Drive|four-wheel drive]].

* The standard features on the regular cab include a CD player, a full-size spare tire and a tachometer.

* Standard features on the access cab include those on the regular cab plus bucket seats, air conditioning and a pair of rear access doors.

* The double cab has the same features as the access cab plus keyless entry and power windows, locks and mirrors.

* Tacomas are also available in a "PreRunner" version, which is a 2WD model that has the looks and heavy-duty suspension of the [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]] models.

* The optional SR5 package features color-keyed and chrome trim, intermittent wipers and upgraded interior trim.

* The available TRD Sport package includes performance suspension and upgraded tires, while the TRD Off-Road package features meaty tires and heavy-duty off-road suspension.

===Pricing===
2006 4x2 Regular Cab
* Base MSRP: $14,585
* Base PreRunner MSRP: $15,455

2006 4x2 Access Cab
* Base MSRP: $18,025
* PreRunner 4 cyl. MSRP: $18,785
* PreRunner 6 cyl. MSRP: $20,240
* X-Runner MSRP: $24,350

2006 4x2 Double Cab
* PreRunner 127.8 inch wheelbase MSRP: $22,845
* PreRunner 140.9 inch wheelbase MSRP: $23,345

2006 [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]] Regular Cab
* Base MSRP: $18,530

2006 [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]] Access Cab
* Base 4 cyl. MSRP: $21,860
* Base 6 cyl. MSRP: $23,415

2006 [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]] Double Cab
* Base 127.8 inch wheelbase MSRP: $25,040
* Base 140.9 inch wheelbase MSRP: $26,420

Today's actual prices by city can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/buildyourcar/zipcode?make=TO&modelid=237 CarsDirect].

===Gas Mileage===
EPA estimates [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2006_Toyota_Tacoma.shtml].
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2WD 4cyl. Auto
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2WD 4-cyl. Manual
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2WD 6cyl. Auto
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2WD 6cyl. Manual
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[[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]] 4cyl. Auto
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[[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]] 4cyl. Manual
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[[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]] 6cyl. Auto
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[[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]] 6cyl. Manual
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19
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===Reliability===
[http://jdpower.com/autos/build/index.asp?make=Toyota JD Power and Associates] give the 2005 an overall quality rating of 3 out of 5, indicating that it is about average for others in it's class. 2006 data is not currently avaiable.

===Safety===
Standard safety features include:
* Driver and front passenger airbags with Advanced Airbag System
* 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System ([[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)|ABS]]) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution ([[Electronic Brake-Force Distribution|EBD]]) and Brake Assist
* Driver and front passenger seatbelts with pretensioner, force limiters and adjustable shoulder anchors
* 3-point seatbelts in all front seating positions with driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and front passenger [[Automatic transmission|Automatic]]/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR)
* 3-point seatbelts with ELR and ALR in all rear seating positions
* Side-impact door beams in all doors
* Child Restraint System (CRS) lower anchors -- front passenger seat on Regular Cab, front and rear passenger seat on Access Cab and rear outboard seats on Double Cab
* Child Restraint System (CRS) top tether anchors -- passenger and center front seat on Regular Cab with bench seat, passenger seat on Regular Cab with bucket seats, passenger seat on Access Cab and all rear seating positions on Double Cab
* Child-protector rear door locks
* Power window lockout

===Photos===
Exterior and interior photos of the 2006 Tacoma.[http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/tacoma/pictures]

===Colors===
[http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/tacoma/colors Colors] vary by trim but include:
* Super White
* Radiant Red
* Indigo Ink Pearl
* Desert Sand Mica
* Black Sand Pearl
* Silver Streak Mica
* Speedway Blue
* Impulse Red Pearl

===Main Competitors===
Main competitors in the compact truck market include:
* [[Chevrolet Colorado]]
* [[Dodge Dakota]]
* [[Ford Ranger]]
* [[GMC Canyon]]
* [[Mazda B2300]]
* [[Mistubishi Raider]]
* [[Nissan Frontier]]

==Unique Attributes==
In addition to its rugged off-road models, Toyota developed a high performance version of the Tacoma, the X-Runner. The X-Runner name comes from its exclusive "X-braced" reinforced frame that provides enhanced rigidity. This sports-truck is powered by a 245-[[HP|horsepower]] 4.0-liter [[V6|V6]] engine, which allows for acceleration form zero-to-60 in under seven seconds. The X-Runner has full ground effects surrounding the vehicle, a hood scoop, and integrated fog lamps. It is only offered in three colors: Radiant Red, Black Sand, and Speedway Blue. The X-Runner suspension was lowered one inch versus the standard Tacoma frame and comes with 255/45R18 Bridgestone Potenza performance tires on 18-inch alloy wheels.

==Resale Values==
Toyota dealers generally won't haggle too much on price but because of Tacoma's reputation for quality and reliability, late model used Tacoma's sell for almost as much as new ones.

==Criticisms==

==Current Generation: (2005–present)==
* The new Tacoma’s are larger than the previous generation. The Regular Cab 4x2 models are built on a new 109.4-inch wheelbase (an increase of 5.9-inches). The 4x2 Access Cab models are on a 127.2-inch wheelbase (an increase of 5.3-inches). The new Double Cab long-bed models are on a 140.9-inch wheelbase.

* Front and rear track have been widened by nearly four inches.

* The Tacoma Access Cab models received new dual rear access doors.

* Rear doors on Double Cab models are more than three inches longer than before and open to 80 degrees.

* Tacoma offers a stronger, stiffer chassis and improved maneuverability.

* New suspension and steering tuning improve off-road performance and on-road ride and handling.

* Two new engines are available: a new 2.7-liter VVT-i [[Overhead Camshafts|DOHC]] four-cylinder engine that produces 164 [[HP|horsepower]] and 183 lb-ft. of torque and a revised 4.0-liter VVT-i [[Overhead Camshafts|DOHC]] [[V6|V6]] that produces 245 [[HP|horsepower]] and 282 lb-ft. of torque (replacing the 190-[[HP|hp]] 3.4-liter [[V6|V6]] in the 2004 models). Both feature a new Electronic Throttle Control System with intelligence (ETCS-i) that helps improve performance and fuel economy.

* Towing capacity improved with the [[V6|V6]]-models which can now tow up to 6,500 pounds, a 30-percent increase over the 5,000-lb towing capacity of the 2004 [[V6|V6]] models.

===Second generation (1995-2004)===
* The all-new model had a driver-side airbag, and featured new interior and exterior styling.

* Tacoma had three engines available, two 4-cylinders and a [[V6|V6]]. The new engines included a 142-[[HP|horsepower]] dual-overhead-cam 2.4-liter, a 150-[[HP|horsepower]] dual-overhead-cam 2.7-liter, and a 190-[[HP|horsepower]] dual-overhead cam 3.4-liter [[V6|V6]].

* The Tacoma also came with a redesigned chassis and suspension and came with rack-and-pinion steering in place of the previous recirculating ball system.

* Later came a new off-road package that included a locking rear differential.

* In early 2000, the 4-door Double Cab was introduced with four front-opening doors and a 60/40 folding rear bench seat. All models got a restyled front end with a raised hood and prominent grille. Also added was a new S-Runner model--a manual-transmission [[V6|V6]] PreRunner Xtracab with stiffer springs, premium shock absorbers, color-keyed exterior, and special interior appointments.

===First Generation/Origins===
The original Toyota pickup was the 1935 G1, which was a 1.5 ton stake-bed commercial truck. After World War II, Toyota returned with a compact pickup truck, the Toyopet Model SB. This remained in production from 1947 through 1963. Toyota entered the American market with the 1964 introduction of the Stout. It was larger than the similar Datsun and Mazda compact trucks at the time, and looked like a [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]] C/K. The Hi-Lux name was coined in 1969, but it was a “highly-luxurious” vehicle only when compared to the Stout. The only body style was a regular cab short bed and all were rear-wheel drive. In 1975 the Hi-Lux name was dropped and replaced by “Pickup Truck.” There were many iterations of the “Pickup” Truck from the mid 70’s all the way up to 1995 when the Tacoma was introduced as Toyota’s ninth generation pickup.

==Worldwide==

==Design quirks and oddities==

==Awards==
The 2005 redesigned Tacoma was named '''Motor Trend''' magazine's ''Truck of the Year'' for overall design, fuel efficiency and reliability.

==See also==
==External Links==
* [http://www.toyota.com/tacoma/index.html Official Toyota Tacoma Website]
* [http://www.tacomaterritory.com Tacoma Territiory]

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Ford Ranger

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[[Image:Gen1ranger.jpg|right|250px|1984 Ford Ranger]]
[[Image:FordRanger.jpg|right|250px|1993 Ford Ranger]]
[[Image:800px-Third-generation_Ford_Ranger.jpg|right|250px|Third generation Ford Ranger]]
[[Image:Ford_Ranger.jpg|right|250px|2005 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road]]
The '''Ford Ranger''' name is used on two distinct and unrelated pick-up truck lines by the [[Ford|Ford Motor Company]]:
* The North American Ford-designed compact pickup truck (documented here)
* The [[Mazda]]-designed compact pickup (documented at Mazda B-Series (International)) sold in more than 130 countries

==North American Ranger==

In North America, the Ranger is Ford's entry-level pickup truck. In the 1960s and 1970s, it was used on versions of the Ford F-Series. The current line of Rangers was introduced in 1982 for the 1983 model year. It replaced the [[Ford Courier]], an Americanized version of the Mazda B-Series. The compact Ranger was styled after the full-size Ford pickups, and is also offered with a four wheel drive option. The Ford Ranger is currently offered as a 2.3 litre I4, a 3.0 litre [[V6|V6]], and a potent 207 [[HP|horsepower]] 4.0 litre [[V6|V6]]. All transmissions are 5-speed w/overdrive and come with a choice of manual or [[Automatic transmission|automatic]].The FX4 version comes with an 8.8 inch rear end, 3 skid plates, and Bilstein shocks. Prior to the 1983 model year, "Ranger" was a trim package available on [[Ford F-Series|full-size Ford pickups]]. This truck uses code ''R1'' (for 2-door) and ''R4'' (for 4-door) in the 5th and 6th positions of the VIN. The Mazda - Ford - Mazda truck saga came full circle in 1993 when the Mazda B-Series truck became a rebadged Ford Ranger in North America. Both vehicles are manufactured at Ford's Saint Paul, Minnesota Twin Cities Assembly Plant, which is scheduled to close in 2008. Ford's future product plans in the compact pickup market segment are expected to be announced closer to the end of Ford Ranger production in the Twin Cities, in 2008.

==Electric Ranger==
The Ford Ranger EV was a battery electric vehicle produced by Ford Motor Company. It was produced starting in 1998 through 2002 and was built on the two wheel drive Ranger's chassis.

==External links==
(Please read discussion page before adding more links.)

*[http://www.fordvehicles.com/trucks/ranger/ Ford Ranger official web site]
*[http://www.rangerpowersports.com Ranger Power Sports]
*[http://www.therangerstation.com/ The Ranger Station]

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Category talk:Pickup trucks

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Can we have a "Compact trucks" subcategory?