Tag: mid-size truck
The mid-size Honda Ridgeline provides the most refined ride and road manners in the class and the interior comes also with the SUV-like design and comfort. Still, the only unibody truck in the US can’t match the towing or off-road capability of the body-on-frame trucks. The Ridgeline was all-new for the 2017 model year but hasn’t …
Skoda has proven it can build high-quality SUVs and after the well-received Kodiaq, the brand continued to grow its lineup with new smaller models. With the new vehicles, Skoda confirmed its intention to become a globally successful brand and to achieve that new vehicles are expected to see the light of the day. Skoda will follow …
The mid-size Nissan Frontier has been without the full redesign since 2005 when the second-generation version was introduced. The Frontier is outdated in every respect and aimed against the reintroduced Ford Ranger and new Jeep Gladiator now as well. However, the ancient Frontier still appeals to buyers and managed to outsell the unibody Honda Ridgeline and …
The mid-size Honda Ridgeline continues to be the sole unbody design truck on the roads in the US. Thanks to that buyers can count on almost car-like ride quality that can’t be achieved by the traditional, body-on-frame design. The Ridgeline also gets credits for the comfortable interior, quality materials and clever cargo bed design. Honda also …
Toyota Tacoma has a strong character and many talents. When these are mixed with the brand’s strong reputation for durability and reliability, it is enough to keep the model at the class top for more than a decade. However, with the reintroduction of the Ford Ranger in the US, the first position can soon be challenged. …
Hyundai and Kia Motor group has evolved to serious contender on the market with the launch of its sophisticated new models. The carmaker covers some of the most profitable segments in the industry and in recent years the models with those badges have become credible rivals to already established names in the industry. Hyundai and Kia …
The growing popularity of the pickup trucks is evident and more models continue to appear on the roads. While the full-size truck dominates on the sale charts in the US the mid-sized models get more attention on the global market. The mid-size segment is also growing stateside and the reintroduced Ford Ranger could become a hit …
Nissan Frontier has been expected to get a full redesign for a long time as the current version has been around since 2004. The recent reports indicate some details about the new-generation Frontier and the model should arrive sometime in 2020. There are two scenarios and the redesigned version could debut as the 2020 Nissan Frontier …
Pickup trucks have become a big hit on the market globally and more brands joining this lucrative segment. The common thing in the industry is also a sharing of resources which cuts the cost and time of development. The big Mercedes uses Nissan Navara’s platform and running gear, VW and Ford will share underpinning for the …
The full-size trucks continue their dominance on the sales charts in the US but the mid-size class is also gaining momentum with recent happenings in the industry. Ford’s re-launch of the Ranger already shows signs of success and the all-new Jeep Gladiator also occupies the mind of the potential truck buyers. The redesigned Nissan Frontier is …
