2006-09 Mitsubishi Raider

Mitsubishi's Raider and the similar Dodge Dakota impress for their refinement, available dry-surface 4WD, and curtain side airbag security. We advise a V8 model as a terrific choice if you tow or [...]

2005-07 Mercury Montego

The Montego earns high marks for its generous passenger and cargo space, a take-charge driving position, good road manners, and available all-wheel drive. Engine choice is limited to a single V6, [...]

1998-09 Mazda B-Series/Truck

Yes, Mazda pickups lack a few features available on rivals, including a third door (on extended-cab GM pickups) and the V8 option and full-time 4WD of a Dodge Dakota. Nevertheless, the B-Series [...]

2006-10 Mazda 5

Mazda 5 combines sportwagon flair with minivan versatility in a well-made, sensibly-sized package to suit a variety of lifestyles. In addition to appealing fuel economy, you get outstanding room [...]

1996-00 Isuzu Hombre

Though well-assembled, both the GM twins and Isuzu's Hombre rank a little below the Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series overall, but each offers an appealing set of attractions. Because Hombres have [...]

2006-08 Isuzu i-280/i-350

Isuzu's i-Series and the Colorado/Canyon duo focus on light-duty, non-commercial users--assuming that heavy haulers will move up to heavier-duty trucks. Given that mission, these are useful, [...]

1994-04 GMC Sonoma

We rate Ford's Ranger a notch above the GMC and Chevrolet compact pickups, due to its slightly more polished feel. Dodge's latest Dakota, as redesigned for 1997, is bigger yet and even more [...]

2004-12 GMC Canyon

GMC's Canyon and its Chevrolet Coloardo companion target light-duty daily users, assuming that heavy haulers will move up to a full-size Sierra pickup. Overall, though, the Canyon is a [...]

1993-97 Ford Ranger

Ford sought a more carlike look and feel for its Ranger--and succeeded. Some rugged truck characteristics may have been gone, but we view the changes as improvements. Ranger remained one of the [...]

1998-11 Ford Ranger

Yes, Ranger lacks the V8 of a Dodge Dakota and the smooth V6 offered by Chevy. Nevertheless, the Ranger is refined, well-built, and priced sensibly. No wonder Ranger has been the top-selling [...]

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