Comparing trucks
by Chris Hafner
on October 17, 2008
I don't often link to online road tests--if I did, I'd be too busy to post about anything else. But I thought I'd pass along this Popular Mechanics comparison test of the five full-size pickup trucks.
I thought it was a bit entertaining that the Toyota was described as fast but clumsy and inhospitable, while the Dodge Ram Hemi was sophisticated and refined. Interesting, don't you think? But mostly I'm linking to it because, given the current market conditions, comparing full-size V-8 trucks can be considered a little countercultural. Two years ago, who would have thought we would be able to say that?
--Chris H.
David Colborne on October 18, 2008 at 10:33 PM
I'll just wait patiently until I see Popular Mechanics throw down a minivan performance test. Sorry, but it doesn't get more counterculture than that.
Rob the SVX guy on October 19, 2008 at 07:36 PM
I'd actually buy a performance minivan. :P
Cookie the Dog's Owner on October 20, 2008 at 05:07 AM
Performance minivan? Car & Driver is building one now: a "Mazdaspeed 5!"
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/features_classic_cars/c_d_boss_wagon_vi_contest