Half Ton Pickup Review

I'm more interested in checking off the "Diesel Engine" option box on my next brand new truck.

As of September 1st of this year...both Toyota and Nissan are serious about diesels in their trucks...most probably the 5.0 Diesel from Cummins in the Nissan, and Toyota is also considering the Cummins due to the highly regarded and recognised brand name of Cummins in the US.

I'd buy a Toyota Cummins Diesel! IF! Has to be a 3/4 or 1 ton truck. Full sized bed, heavy frame, etc.

(By daniel prieto iCARreview.com/ Posted Sep 1, 2013 / 12:31 PM)

Its kind of funny how you have x amount of rags rating these and the results can be sooooo different :B

in before "0-60 times don't matter"

Chev 1500 5.3L
0-60 MPH Acceleration:7.5 seconds / 18.5 seconds with trailer (8500 pounds)
Fuel Economy: 21.3 mpg (unladen) / 12.7 mpg (with trailer)

Ford F150 EcoBoost
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 7.1 seconds / 17.0 seconds with trailer (8500 pounds)
Fuel Economy: 22.2 mpg (unladen) / 11 mpg (with trailer)

GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 7.9 seconds / 18.1 seconds with trailer (8500 pounds)
Fuel Economy: 23 mpg (unladen) / 12.6 mpg (with trailer)

Nissan Titan
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 8.0 seconds / 18.3 seconds with trailer (8500 pounds)
Fuel Economy: 16.5 mpg (unladen) / 11.5 mpg (with trailer)

Ram 1500 Hemi
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 7.0 seconds / 17.0 seconds with trailer (8500 pounds)
Fuel Economy: 21.6 mpg (unladen) / 10.5 mpg (with trailer)

Toyota Tundra
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 7.2 seconds / 17.3 seconds with trailer (8500 pounds)
Fuel Economy: 18.1 mpg (unladen) / 11.9 mpg (with trailer)


Ranked best overall: Ram 1500 Hemi

The Titan sure is due to a rework and powertrain upgrades. It gets beat up pretty bad in these comparos. The Tundra still does well (performance wise) despite a long carried over powertrain.