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Buying a new truck can be a daunting task, but trying to find a fuel-efficient pickup truck can be even worse. Using the information from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, which trucks made the list? For example, there are four diesel truck options and three gasoline truck options to get started.

The Dodge Ram 1500 Diesel is one of the most fuel-efficient pickup trucks

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When it comes to buying a fuel-efficient pickup truck, the 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 Diesel gets the job done. FuelEconomy.gov has a lot of valuable information related to fuel economy data, which is where all of these mpg numbers come from. According to the EPA mpg listed, the 2022 Ram 1500 two-wheel-drive, six-cylinder, 3.0L, automatic eight-speed had a combined city/highway mpg of 26. Not bad, Ram.

City MPG: 22

Highway MPG: 32

Towing capacity: 12,560 pounds

The Jeep Gladiator Diesel is also a fuel-efficient pickup truck

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For the 2022 Jeep Gladiator Diesel, the combined city/highway fuel economy came in at 24 mpg. The Jeep truck racked up 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. For example, the 3.0L, six-cylinder, automatic eight-speed, turbo, diesel version is the one to get, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

City MPG: 22

Highway MPG: 28

Towing capacity: 7,700 pounds

Check out the Chevrolet Colorado Diesel truck

Another fuel-efficient pickup truck is the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel. This truck offered a 23 mpg combined city and highway fuel economy. While this Chevy truck does come in a four-wheel-drive option, the two-wheel-drive truck got better mileage. Get the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado two-wheel-drive, four-cylinder, 2.5L, automatic six-speed for the best fuel numbers.

City MPG: 20

Highway MPG: 30

Towing capacity: 7,700 pounds

The GMC Canyon Diesel is similar to the Colorado

Similarly, the 2022 GMC Canyon Diesel had adequate fuel economy numbers. It racked up a 23 mpg combined fuel economy like the Colorado diesel. Seeing as it is fairly identical to the Colorado, that makes sense. That’s the 2022 GMC Canyon two-wheel-drive four-cylinder, 2.8L, automatic six-speed, to be specific.

City MPG: 20

Highway MPG: 30

Towing capacity: 7,000 pounds

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma is one of the best when it comes to popular trucks. As a fuel-efficient pickup truck, the 2022 Toyota Tacoma managed a combined fuel economy rating of 21 mpg. The U.S. Department of Energy specified that the 2022 Toyota Tacoma two-wheel-drive four-cylinder, 2.7L, automatic six-speed, regular gasoline version is the one to get.

City MPG: 20

Highway MPG: 23

Towing capacity: 3,500 pounds

The Ford Ranger is back this year – in a big way

The 2022 Ford Ranger managed to get a respectable 23 mpg combined fuel economy. It still gets 21 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, which is good enough. Nevertheless, these fuel numbers aren’t terrible depending on what you need it for. To get this duel economy, you want the 2022 Ford Ranger two-wheel-drive four-cylinder 2.3L, automatic 10-speed, turbo, regular gasoline version.

City MPG: 21

Highway MPG: 26

Towing capacity: 3,500 pounds

The Honda Ridgeline made the list of fuel-efficient pickup trucks, but just by an inch

The 2022 Honda Ridgeline is just at the end of the list of fuel-efficient trucks. It racked up a combined fuel economy of 21, just behind the other trucks. In particular, the Ridgeline got the job done with 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. It isn’t really an off-roading truck but can tow enough to satisfy most light-duty needs. FuelEconomy.gov says the six-cylinder, 3.5L, automatic nine-speed transmission is the one to get.

City MPG: 18

Highway MPG: 24

Towing capacity: 5,000 pounds

In conclusion, there are some good options on the market for fuel-efficient pickup trucks. As the year goes on, there will be more options for buyers to pick from. For now, it seems the diesel options offer the best bang for your buck, but the gasoline-powered trucks are right behind. At any rate, using the tools provided by the U.S. Department of Energy can help you make an informed decision.

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