CR's Aug. issue rates the Ford Explorer Sport Trax (210hp, 4.0L,V6, 4,410 lb),
Dodge Dakota Quad Cab (230hp, 4.7L, 4,765 lb), Toyota Tacoma Double Cab SR-5
(190hp, 3.4L, V6, 3,875 lb), Chevolet S-10 Crew Cab L5 (190hp, 4.3L, V6,
4,145 lb),
and Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SC (270hp, 3.3L SC V6, 4,285 lb) in that order.
0-60 1/4 overall fuel
economy price as tested
Explorer 9.6 17.4 15
28,060
Dakota 8.9 16.8 13
30,980
Tacoma 9.6 17.4 16
27,021
S-10 10.2 17.8 15
25,637
Frontier 9.6 17.4 14
17,994
They liked the Dak's roomy, comfortable cabin, strong V8, longer bed,
full-time 4wd. Ride and handling was rated as not bad for this class.
Gave a thumbs down on the fuel economy (while acknowledging the
strong V8 and heavier body), below par brakes (where have we heard
this before), and worst than average reliability.
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