When drivers think about pickup trucks, they don’t usually think of them as being fuel efficient. But fuel economy is still important, even in the largest vehicles, and PickupTrucks.com understands that. That’s why they held the PickupTrucks.com Texas Truck Showdown Max MPG fuel economy challenge. The challenge pitted some of the top pickup trucks on the market against one another. Trucks were not only rated on their fuel economy, but they were subjected to PickupTrucks.com’s usual round of tests including acceleration, brakes, sound, payload, and calculations of the gas-tank-range. After 18 total tests and expert evaluations of the trucks’ MPG performance, ride quality, tech and entertainment, and more, they were ready to pick the best.
After this extensive testing, the results are in, and it’s safe to say that when you’re looking for a great vehicle with great fuel economy, you should look for a Ford truck. The 2016 Ford F-150 with a 2.7 liter EcoBoost V6 engine beat out the competitors in mileage, payload, and performance tests. PickupTrucks.com commended its combination of the best mileage in its class as well as its capabilities and performance. Editor of PickupTrucks.com Mark Williams went so far as to say “For a small V-6 engine, it’s very impressive how well it almost eliminates the typical compromises half-ton customers have become accustomed to.” High praise, but here at your local Ford dealership, we think it’s well earned. The 2016 Ford F-150 with the2.7 liter EcoBoost engine boasts an impressive 21 mpg in the city and remarkable 26 mpg on the highway. When you combine this with 325 horsepower, 375 lb-ft of torque, and high payload and tow ratings, it’s hard to beat the 2016 Ford F-150. Lawrenceburg, Louisville, and other area drivers can learn more about the truck that’s got it all here at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville.
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