I drove a 4X4 Colorado AT once. I did one coast in neutral with the engine running, and it coasted about as well as my truck.
I believe that well over 25 MPG is practical. Possibly close to 30 MPG with a grille block, better tires, at least a tonneau cover, and slowing down to 55 MPH.
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06 Canyon: The vacuum gauge plus wheel covers helped increase summer 2015 mileage to 38.5 MPG, while summer 2016 mileage was 38.6 MPG without the wheel covers. Drove 33,021 miles 2016-2018 at 35.00 MPG.
22 Maverick: Summer 2022 burned 62.74 gallons in 3145.1 miles for 50.1 MPG. Winter 2023-2024 - 2416.7 miles, 58.66 gallons for 41 MPG.
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