Global Pickup Trucks Bragging Rights
Well it looks like we caught the "US Disease" Mitsubishi with a brand new model and engine, say Their Pickup can tow 3.9 Tonnes(8,680lb) to put that into perspective, a Silverado HD Diesel is rated at...
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jus2shy wrote:
Personally, if they built a mid-size here in the US with over 300 turbocharged horses under the hood (diesel or gas) that had a payload of roughly 2500 to 3000 lbs and tow capacity of 12,000 lbs, and seating for 5 and a 6.5' pickup bed, I'd buy it. I really prefer a smaller vehicle over the larger ones. But then I also accept that I'm probably a minority in this regard since many go with the bigger is better approach.
ditto. But a max 2500# payload would be all I need.
The Nissan Titan XD may be closest to that here in NA. The only other option is the F150 HD with the EcoB. But I believe the Nissan crew cab with 6.5' bed is 5-6" shorter than Ford's? Small diff, true. And the Nissan is still pretty big.
One of the reasons I like Extended/Super cabs. My current 145" wheelbase is just about right. And Ford's Superduty SCab is even shorter (~141" IIRC). The 3.5L EcoB in that, with an Al body would be nice ...
