The love affair that drivers have with trucks is never going to go away, even with the increased price of gas. Because of that, it is important for truck buyers to know about the gas mileage of different trucks so they can buy something that is sensible for their budgets. There are several 2008 model trucks available that offer good gas mileage, and consumers might want to consider them when looking for that new pickup truck.

1.  Ford Ranger-The four cylinder gets 26 hwy mpg and 21 city mpg

2.  Mazda 2 Wheel Drive Truck-This four cylinder, five speed truck get 26 hwy mpg and 21 city mpg

3.  Toyota Tacoma-The four cylinder, five speed truck gets 25 hwy mpg and 20 city mpg

4.  Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab-This four wheel drive, five cylinder truck gets 24 hwy mpg and 18 city mpg

5.  Chevy Colorado Two Wheel Drive-This automatic is a four speed, four cylinder that gets 24 hwy mpg and 18 mpg in the city

6.  GMC Canyon-The five cylinder, five speed truck offers 24 hwy and 18 city mpg

7.  Nissan Frontier- The four cylinder, five speed truck comes in with an impressive 23 hwy and 19 mpg

8.  Chevy Silverado 1500 2 Wheel Drive-The six cylinder gets a respectable 20 hwy and 15 city mph

9.  Dodge Ram 1500 2Wheel Drive-With six cylinders, this six speed still gets an average of 19 hwy and 16 city mpg

10.  Ford F-150 2 Wheel Drive-The five speed manual has six cylinders and still averages 20 hwy and 14 city mpg

As you can see, you can drive a truck and still save money on gas. While there certainly are gas guzzlers out there, there are also a lot of models that offer great mileage and still look and feel great. Trucks have often been demonized for their gas burning qualities, but in these cases that is unfair. Hybrids are not the only way to save money on gas. Smart shopping can get some great results for the people who love trucks. Automakers are moving toward better fuel economy, for hybrids and traditional vehicles.

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