What is the most fuel-efficient pickup?

[ME_Andy]

I guess it would be a diesel Colorado at 28/30 mpg ($28k). That's actually not a bad price, IMO.

Soon it will be a Workhorse Endurance ($50k) or a Rivian ($60k).

[Xist]

Ebay would charge $171.75 for a towing package, but that doesn't show tax and it shows $0 for shipping, but maybe that would update if I gave it an address.

How much weight would that add?

So, would it make more sense to rent a trailer or offer my neighbor $20 to borrow his?

[Stubby79]

A TDI swapped Rampage...maybe.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by jakobnev

Peugeot used to make similar vehicles

[samwichse]

Originally Posted by jakobnev

This is cool! Check out the specs, too. Pretty decent:

Transportel <www.transportel.se> elmopeder, elodrive & eldrivna fordon

Motor Powerful high efficiency permanent magnet motor with four carbon brushes to ensure a long service life. Power 1,5 kW. Max power 3,5 kW / 1 min.
Speed control Electronic, continuously variable forward and backward. Max output 200A. Choose between hand or foot controls. All other controls are placed at the handles.
Security Safety switches in footrest and charger inlet.
Charger Built-in full automatic 230 / 24 V, 20A with maintenance charging.
Charging time 12 hours after 80% discharge.
Battery High quality tubular plate type. Capacity 175 Ah / 5h, or 110 Ah / 5h.
Transmission Duplex chain to rear wheel.
Brakes Disc brakes on all three wheels. Foot brake with two independent hydraulic systems. Automatic parking brake on rear wheel.
Tyres Front 4.00 x 8 – 6.P.R.
Pressure 3 bars.
Rear 4.00 x 12 – 6.P.R.
Pressure 4 bars.
Suspension Rubber shock absorbers on front sub-frame. Adjustable saddle rod with spring suspension.
Speed 20 or 25 km / h.
Driving distance 30 - 80 km / day, depending on driving conditions and battery capacity.
Dimensions L = 2580 mm, B = 1000 mm, H = 1060 mm.
Load capacity L = 1200 mm, B = 1000 mm.
Weight 295 kg.
Max load 270 kg.

[JSH]

For a homemade modern version of the Caddy Smyth Kit Cars

My 2003 Jetta Wagon TDI returned 50 mpg plus on the highway and averaged 46 mpg over 10 years.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by JSH

My 2003 Jetta Wagon TDI returned 50 mpg plus on the highway and averaged 46 mpg over 10 years.

Makes me wonder how that powertrain would fare in a current-generation Saveiro

[JRMichler]

Originally Posted by Xist

It had seemed like I only needed a truck twice a year, so getting 30+ MPG in my Honda and renting something every six months seemed like the obvious choice

I see five trucks on the fleet list that are currently getting over 30 MPG: https://ecomodder.com/forum/bestgasmileage.php. My truck is looking good right now, but mileage normally drops to 31-32 MPG in the winter: https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthre...yon-17070.html.

[Xist]

So, you are saying that I need a wagon, or maybe a hatchback? Maybe just a trailer hitch?

[rmay635703]

The Subaru 360 (Sambar) pickup of certain years is said to top 50mpg

The car version driven at 52mph delivered 66mpg

My example could top over 80mpg with p&g