The best cheap pickup trucks for 2012

New Cheap Pickup Trucks

Harry Lloyd

Affordable trucks

Pickup trucks are a very popular car class in America, and they really always have been. In recent years these vehicles have been engineered to be more than just the work vehicles they were once known as; they are now more economical and comfortable than ever before and are legitimate choices for every day vehicles.

Here we highlight the cheap pickup trucks for this model year. We can save you a lot of time by bringing all the research to you ahead of time. Each one of these 2012 4x4 trucks have their own strengths and weaknesses and unique characteristics, but you can find all the information you need to pick the perfect truck.

	Model Name	Starting MSRP	Max City / Hwy MPG
	Toyota Tacoma	$16,875	21 / 25
	Chevy Colorado	$17,475	18 / 25
	GMC Canyon	$17,490	18 / 25
	Suzuki Equator	$17,899	19 / 23
	Nissan Frontier	$18,740	19 / 23
	Ram 1500	$21,820	14 / 20
	Chevy Silverado 1500	$22,195	17 / 23
	GMC Sierra 1500	$22,195	15 / 20
	Ford F-150	$23,300	17 / 23
	Toyota Tundra	$25,155	16 / 20
	Nissan Titan	$28,160	13 / 18
	Honda Ridgeline	$29,250	15 / 21

Deciding on the right truck

The first thing to decide on when trying to choose the right truck is whether to shop for mid size trucks or full size trucks. Choosing which class to go with will probably be decided by your budget.

Since mid size trucks are the most affordable new trucks you can buy, people with tight budgets will want to check those out. They are also more fuel efficient than the full size counterparts, which makes them the obvious economical choice.

Mid size trucks cannot rival the power and comfort of even the cheapest full size trucks, however. These trucks are more capable, and luxurious, than ever before.

If you want the truck that has not only the lowest price tag but will also cost you the least amount of money in the long run, the Toyota Tacoma is the best car deal for you. Not only is it the cheapest and most fuel efficient, it also has a stellar reputation for reliability, low maintenance costs and high resale value.

If you want the most enjoyable every day truck you can buy, you might want to look at the Dodge Ram 1500. Its new suspension and advancements in luxury and in car technology make it one of the most enjoyable of all vehicles to drive.

There are plenty of other solid options to check out. It will probably come down to your personal preference, but you can certainly get the truck you want on a budget.

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