Light-duty Class 1-3 (up to 14,000-lb. GVWR)
Like many medium- and heavy-duty OEMs, several light-duty truck makers are launching new models and introducing big redesigns, updated engines and revamped platforms, along with a few other touchups worth noting, such as added technologies and safety features.
DODGE
Cummins Inc. announced a multiyear extension of its agreement with the Chrysler Group to supply 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines for Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickups and Chassis Cab trucks. Cummins Filtration also announced the launch of the Fleetguard FS2: Filter-in-Filter fuel system technology.
FORD
Ford has four new engines for the F-150 and is promising a 20 percent overall fuel economy increase. Ford’s new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift six-speed transmission was designed to deliver power quickly and seamlessly while maximizing fuel economy in a wide range of tough applications. The all-electric version of the Transit Connect cargo van, which takes six to eight hours to charge, uses a Force Drive electric powertrain manufactured and integrated by Azure Dynamics.
GENERAL MOTORS
The 2011 Silverado HD and its GMC Sierra counterpart have received enough technological advancements in the frame, engine, braking and suspension areas to make it tow, haul, ride and perform better. GM went to a fully boxed frame and a heavier independent front suspension, both of which contribute to the new pickups’ enhanced load-carrying and towing capacities. The same new Duramax/Allison 1000 combo available on the Silverado and Sierra also will be available in the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans.
HINO TRUCKS
Hino has brought its light-duty diesel-hybrid cabover to the United States for the first time. The diesel-hybrid COE, which has a 16-foot van body, is designed to provide fuel economy advantages and reduced carbon-dioxide output.
ISUZU
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America introduced its 12,000-pound GVWR NPR Eco-Max low-cab-forward truck, offering up to 20 percent improved fuel economy and increased payload capacity compared to previous NPR models. The truck is powered by Isuzu’s next-generation 4JJ1-TC diesel engine.
MERCEDES-BENZ
Mercedes-Benz USA has added a shuttle van model to Sprinter’s cargo van, passenger van and cab-chassis lineup.
NAVISTAR
Navistar’s eStar all-electric Class 3 delivery and cargo van can be plugged in and fully recharged within 6 to 8 hours. In the event that quick vehicle turnaround times are required, the battery cassette can be swapped out in 20 minutes, allowing the vehicle to return to the road for another 100 miles.
NISSAN
Nissan’s first entry into the commercial vehicle market in North America, the 2011 Nissan NV (Nissan Van), will be available in three models and in standard roof or high roof configurations. Tall, wide doors offer easy access to the cab and cargo areas. The NV also provides exceptional utility, thanks to a long, wide cargo floor, square-top wheelwell housings and nearly vertical sidewalls.
CHEVROLET
AVALANCHE
Model: SUV/Pickup 2WD/4WD
Payload (lb.): 1,524-1,601
Wheelbase (in.): 130
Length overall (in.): 221.3
Gas/E85 Engine: 5.3L V8
HP @ rpm: 320 @ 5200
GVWR (lb.): 7,000-7,200
COLORADO
Model: Full-Size Pickup Regular/ Extended/Crew Cab 2WD/4WD
Payload (lb.): 1,465-1,484/1,422-1,741/1,230-1,572
Wheelbase (in.): 111.3-126
Length overall (in.): 192.4-207.1
Gas Engine: 2.9L I4
HP @ rpm: 185 @ 5600
Gas Engine: 3.7L I5
HP @ rpm: 242 @ 5600
Gas Engine: 5.3L V8
HP @ rpm: 300 @ 5200
GVWR (lb.): 4,850-5,300
EXPRESS
Model: Regular/Extended Van G1500/H1500/G2500/G3500
Payload (lb.): 1,726- 4,151
Wheelbase (in.): 135-155
Length overall (in.): 224.1-244
Gas Engine: 4.3L V6
HP @ rpm: 195 @ 4600
Gas Engine: 4.8L V8
HP @ rpm: 280 @ 5200
Gas Engine: 5.3L V8
HP @ rpm: 310 @ 5200
Gas Engine: 6.0L V8
HP @ rpm: 323 @ 4400
Diesel Engine: 6.6L V8
HP @ rpm: 250 @ 3200
GVWR (lb.): 7,300-9,600
HHR PANEL VAN
Model: LS/1LT/2LT/SS
Payload (lb.): 900
Wheelbase (in.): 103.5
Length overall (in.): 176.2-176.5
Gas Engine: 2.2L V4
HP @ rpm: 155 @ 6100
E85 Engine: 2.2L V4
HP @ rpm: 161 @ 6000
Gas Engine: 2.4L V4
HP @ rpm: 172 @ 5800
E85 Engine: 2.4L V4
HP @ rpm: 176 @ 5800
Diesel Engine: 2.0L V4
HP @ rpm: 260 @ 5300 (manual)/250 @ 5900 (automatic)
GVWR (lb.): 4,173-4,244
Chevrolet SilveradoSILVERADO
Model: Full-Size Pickup 1500/2500HD/3500HD/
Hybrid Regular/Extended/Crew Cab 2WD/4WD
Payload (lb.): 1,459-6,635
Wheelbase (in.): 119-167.7
Length overall (in.): 205.6-259.1
Gas Engine: 4.3L V6
HP @ rpm: 195 @ 4600
Gas/Ethanol Engine: 4.8L V8
HP @ rpm: 302 @ 5600
Gas/Ethanol Engine: 5.3L V8
HP @ rpm: 315 @ 5200
Gas Engine: 6.0L V8
HP @ rpm: 322 @ 4400
Gas Engine: 6.0L V8
HP @ rpm: 360 @ 5400
Hybrid Engine: 6.0L V8
HP @ rpm: 332 @ 5100
GVWR (lb.): 6,400-13,000
SUBURBAN
Model: SUV Half-ton/Three-quarter-ton LS/LT/LTZ 2WD/4WD
Payload (lb.): 1,354-2,385
Wheelbase (in.): 130
Length overall (in.): 222.4
Gas/E85 Engine: 5.3L V8
HP @ rpm: 320 @ 5400
Gas/E85 Engine: 6.0L V8
HP @ rpm: 352 @ 5400
GVWR (lb.): 7,200-8,600
TAHOE
Model: SUV LS/LT/LTZ 2WD/4WD/Hybrid
Payload (lb.): 1,406-1,830
Wheelbase (in.): 116
Length overall (in.): 202
Gas/E85 Engine: 5.3L V8
HP @ rpm: 320 @ 5400
Hybrid Engine: 6.0L V8
HP @ rpm: 332 @ 5100
GVWR (lb.): 7,100-7,300
DODGE
CARAVAN
Model: Grand Caravan Van
Payload (lb.): 1,800
Wheelbase (in.): 121.2
Length overall (in.): 202.5
Gas/Flex-Fuel Engine: 3.3L V6
HP @ rpm: 175 @ 5600
Gas Engine: 3.8L V6
HP @ rpm: 197 @ 5600
Gas Engine: 4.0L V6
HP @ rpm: 251 @ 6000
GVWR (lb.): 6,050
DAKOTA
Model: Compact Pickup ST/Big Horn/Lone Star/Laramie/TRX4-Offroad Extended Cab/Crew Cab 2WD/4WD
Payload (lb.): 1,180-1,810
Wheelbase (in.): 131.3
Length overall (in.): 218.5
Gas Engine: 3.7L V6
HP @ rpm: 210 @ 5200
Gas Engine: 4.7L V8
HP @ rpm: 302 @ 4600
GVWR (lb.): 6,010
JOURNEY
Model: SUV SE/SXT/Crew/RT FWD/AWD
Wheelbase (in.): 113.8
Length overall (in.): 192.4
Gas Engine: 2.4L I4
HP @ rpm: 173 @ 6000
Gas Engine: 3.5L V6
HP @ rpm: 235 @ 6400
GCVW (lb.): 3,796-4,239
Dodge Ram Chassis CabRAM
Model: Full-Size Pickup Regular/Crew Cab/Quad Cab/Mega Cab/Box-Off/Chassis Cab/Hybrid 1500, 2500, 3500 2WD/4WD
Payload (lb.): 1,190-5,050
Wheelbase (in.): 120-169.5
Length overall (in.): 209-259.4
Gas Engine: 3.7L V6
HP @ rpm: 210 @ 5200
Gas Engine: 4.7L V8
HP @ rpm: 302 @ 5650
Gas Engine: 5.7L Hemi V8
HP @ rpm: 383 @ 5800
Diesel Engine: 6.7L I6 Turbo Diesel
HP @ rpm: 350 @ 3000
GVWR (lb.): 6,200-12,200
FORD
E-SERIES
Model: Van/Wagon E-150/
E-250/E-250 Super Duty/
E-350/E-450 SD Cutaway/Stripped/Chassis Cab XL/XLT/Lariat
Payload (lb.): 2,525-4,090
Wheelbase (in.): 138-201
Length overall (in.): 216.7-286.5
Gas Engine: 4.6L V8
HP @ rpm: 225 @ 4800
Gas Engine: 5.4L V8
HP @ rpm: 255 @ 4500
Gas Engine: 6.7L @ V8
HP @ rpm: 300 @ 2800
Gas Engine: 6.8L @ V10
HP @ rpm: 305 @ 4250
Gas Engine: 6.8L @ V10
HP @ rpm: 362 @ 4750
Diesel Engine: 6.0L V8
HP @ rpm: 235 @ 3150
GVWR (lb.): 8,520-14,500
F-SERIES PICKUPS
Model: F-150 Regular Cab/SuperCab/Super Crew 2WD/4WD
Axle: 4×2/4×4
Payload (lb.): 1,420-3,030
Wheelbase (in.): 126-163
Length overall (in.): 213.1-250.3
Gas Engine: 3.7L V6
HP @ torque (lb-ft): 300 @ 275
Gas Engine: 5.0L V8
HP @ torque (lb-ft): 360 @ 380
Gas Engine: 6.2L V8
HP @ torque (lb-ft): 411 @ 434
EcoBoost Engine: 3.5L V6
HP @ rpm: 300 @ 2000-2500
GVWR (lb.): 6,450-8,200
Model: Super Duty
F-250/F-350 Regular/Super/Crew/Chassis Cab XL/XLT 2WD/4WD
Axle: 4×2/4×4
Payload (lb.): 4,050-6,520
Wheelbase (in.): 137-176
Length overall (in.): 226.5-263.0
Gas/E85 Engine: 6.2L V8
HP @ rpm: 316 @ 4179
Gas/E85 Engine: 6.2L V8
HP @ rpm: 385 @ 5200
Gas/E85 Engine: 6.2L V8
HP @ rpm: 385 @ 5500
Diesel/Biodiesel Engine: 6.7L V8
HP @ rpm: 300 @ 2800
Diesel/Biodiesel Engine: 6.7L V8
HP @ rpm: 390 @ 2800
GVWR (lb.): 9,400-13,300
RANGER
Model: Regular Cab/
SuperCab
Axle: 4×2/4×4
Payload (lb.): 1,260
Wheelbase (in.): 111.5-125.9
Length overall (in.): 189.4-203.6
Gas Engine: 4.0 V6
HP @ rpm: 207 @ 5250
Diesel Engine: 2.3L I4
HP @ rpm: 143 @ 5250
GVWR (lb.): 4,380-5,000
Ford Transit ConnectTRANSIT CONNECT
Model:100A/200A/300A/110A/210A/310A XL/XLT
Axle: 4×2
Payload (lb.): 1,600
Wheelbase (in.): 114.6
Length overall (in.): 180.7
Turning circle (ft.): 39
Diesel Engine: 2.0L I4
HP @ rpm: 136 @ 6300
Electric motor/battery: 28-kWh lithium-ion battery pack
Range: Up to 80 miles
GVWR (lb.): 5,005
GMC
CANYON
Model: Full-Size Pickup Regular/ Extended/Crew Cab 2WD/4WD
Payload (lb.): 1,465-1,484/1,422-1,741/1,230-1,572
Wheelbase (in.): 111.3-126
Length overall (in.): 192.4-207.1
Gas Engine: 2.9L I4
HP @ rpm: 185 @ 5600
Gas Engine: 3.7L I5
HP @ rpm: 242 @ 5600
Gas Engine: 5.3L V8
HP @ rpm: 300 @ 5200
GVWR (lb.): 4,850-5,300
GMC Savana G2500SAVANA
Model: Regular/Extended Van G1500/G2500/G3500
Payload (lb.): 1,726- 4,151
Wheelbase (in.): 135-155
Length overall (in.): 224.1-244
Gas Engine: 4.3L V6
HP @ rpm: 195 @ 4600
Gas Engine: 4.8L V8
HP @ rpm: 280 @ 5200
Gas Engine: 5.3L V8
HP @ rpm: 310 @ 5200
Gas Engine: 6.0L V8
HP @ rpm: 323 @ 4400
Diesel Engine: 6.6L V8
HP @ rpm: 250 @ 3200
GVWR (lb.): 7,300-9,600
SIERRA
Model: Full-Size Pickup 1500/2500HD/3500HD/Hybrid Regular/Extended/Crew Cab 2WD/4WD
Payload (lb.): 1,459-6,635
Wheelbase (in.): 119-167.7
Length overall (in.): 205.6-259.1
Gas Engine: 4.3L V6
HP @ rpm: 195 @ 4600
Gas/Ethanol Engine: 4.8L V8
HP @ rpm: 302 @ 5600
Gas/Ethanol Engine: 5.3L V8
HP @ rpm: 315 @ 5200
Gas Engine: 6.0L V8
HP @ rpm: 322 @ 4400
Gas Engine: 6.0L V8
HP @ rpm: 360 @ 5400
Hybrid Engine: 6.0L V8
HP @ rpm: 332 @ 5100
GVWR (lb.): 6,400-13,000
HINO
Hino 145Model: 145 Diesel Hybrid
Wheelbase (in.): 147-201
Length overall (in.): 244.6-310.6
BBC (in.): 98
CA (in.): 83.6-137.6
Engine: Hino J05D-TF
HP @ rpm: 175 @ 2500
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 376 @ 1600
GVWR (lb.): 14,000
HONDA
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Honda RidgelineRIDGELINE
Model: RT/RTS/RTL
Axle: 4×2/4×4
Payload (lb.): 1,486-1,546
Wheelbase (in.):122
Length overall (in.): 207
Gas Engine: 3.5L V6
HP @ rpm: 250 @ 5700
GVWR (lb.): 6050
ISUZU
NPR
Model: NPR Eco-Max
(Crew Cab available)
Wheelbase (in.): 110-151
Length overall (in.): 200.5-267.5
CA (in.): 86.5-153.5
Diesel Engine: 3.0L Turbo/
Intercooled 4JJ1-TC
HP @ torque (lb-ft): 150 @ 282
GVWR (lb.): 12,000
MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Mercedes-Benz USA SprinterSPRINTER
Model: Sprinter 2500 HC/2500 SHC/3500 HC/3500 SHC Cargo/Passenger/ Cab Chassis/Shuttle
Payload (lb.): 2,388-6,269
Wheelbase (in.): 144-170
Length overall (in.): 232.5-289.2
Diesel Engine: 3.0L V6 Turbo
HP @ rpm: 188 @ 3800
GVWR (lb.): 8,550-11,030
MITSUBISHI FUSO
FE SERIES
Model: FE125
Payload (lb.): 6,600
Wheelbase (in.): 114.6-152.4
Length overall (in.): 227.2-265
Diesel engine: 4.9L 4I Turbo/Intercooled
HP @ rpm: 185 @ 2700
GVWR (lb.): 12,500
FG SERIES
Model: FG140 4×4
Payload (lb.): 8,015
Wheelbase (in.): 138.2
Length overall (in.): 225
Diesel Engine: 4.9L 4I Turbo/
Intercooled
HP @ rpm: 155 @ 2700
GVWR (lb.): 14,000
NAVISTAR
Navistar eStarESTAR
Payload (lb.): 4,000
Turning circle (ft.): 36
Motor/battery: 70 kW/80kWhr
lithium-ion cassette
Range: Up to 100 miles
Maximum speed (mph): 50
HP @ torque (lb-ft): 102 @ 221
GVWR (lb.): 12,100
NISSAN
www.nissancommercialvehicles.com
FRONTIER
Model: King Cab/Crew Cab XE/SE/ PRO-4X/LE
Payload (lb.): 899-1,583
Wheelbase (in.): 125.9-139.9
Length overall (in.): 205.5-219.4
Gas Engine: 4.0L V6
HP @ rpm: 261 @ 5600
Diesel Engine: 2.5L I4
HP @ rpm: 152 @ 5200
Curb Weight (lb.): 3,678-4,648
NV
Model: Van 1500, 2500 HD, 3500 HD Standard Roof/High Roof
Axle: 4×2
Cargo volume (cu. ft.): 220-300
Wheelbase (in.): 146.1
Length overall (in.): 240.9
Gas Engine: 4.0L V6
Gas Engine: 5.6L V8
TITAN
Model: King Cab/Crew Cab XE/SE/PRO-4X/LE
Payload (lb.): 1,644-2,153
Wheelbase (in.): 139.8-159.5
Length overall (in.): 224.6-244.2
Gas Engine: 5.6L DOHC V8
HP @ rpm: 317 @ 5200
Curb Weight (lb.): 4,987-5,627
TOYOTA
TACOMA
Model: Regular/Access/Double Cab/X-Runner
Axle: 4×2/4×4
Payload (lb.): 895-1,510
Wheelbase (in.): 109.4-140.6
Length overall (in.): 190.4-221.3
Engine: 2.7L I4 DOHC with VVT-i
HP @ rpm: 159 @ 5200
Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC with VVT-i
HP @ rpm: 236 @ 5200
GVWR (lb.): 4,600-5,350
Toyota TundraTUNDRA
Model: Full-Size Regular/
Double/CrewMax Cab Work Truck/Platinum 2WD/4WD
Axle: 4×2/4×4
Payload (lb.): 1,415-2,090
Wheelbase (in.): 126.8-164.6
Length overall (in.): 209.8-246.7
Engine: 4.0L V6
HP @ rpm: 236 @ 5200
Engine: 4.6L V8
HP @ rpm: 310 @ 5600
Engine: 5.7L V8
HP @ rpm: 381 @ 5600
GVWR (lb.): 6,200-7,200
UD TRUCKS
Model: UD1400
Payload (lb.): 8,510-8,685
Wheelbase (in.): 108.86-149.41
CA (in.): 83.38-123.94
Length overall (in.): 203.15-243.7
Diesel Engine: MD-175 I4 Turbo/Intercooled
HP @ rpm: 175 @ 2500
GVWR (lb.): 14,000
Workhorse W42Model: W42
Wheelbase (in.): 125-190
Gas Engine: 4.8L V8
HP @ rpm: 264 @ 4800
Gas Engine: 6.0L V8
HP @ rpm: 307 @ 4600
Diesel Engine: MaxxForce 5
HP @ rpm: 200 @ 2700
GVWR (lb.): 9,400-14,000
– Compiled by Dean Smallwood
About Makes & Models
Makes & Models is intended to give truck buyers a general overview of what’s available for 2011. Basic specs are provided, including wheelbases, GVWRs and engine choices, along with a capsule summary of what’s new from each manufacturer.
This is the first installment of Makes & Models, covering light-duty vehicles in Classes 1-3. We’ll cover medium-duty (Classes 4-6) in October, and we’ll look at heavy-duty (Classes 7-8) in November. Keep in mind that these are preliminary listings, as new models, specs and features may be released later this year.
