Does anyone out there think it would be a GREAT idea to put a diesel engine in a small truck - like a Chevy Colorado, Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, Dodge Dakota, or Nissan Frontier? To me that makes sense, because so many people don't want to have to give up their truck.. but are being forced to because of rising gas prices. With a diesel engine in these small trucks you would be able to get outstanding gas mileage and still be able to have a truck! I just don't understand why nothing has been done like this before? Does anyone else agree with me? What are your ideas on this?
2006-07-21 09:18:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
It's true that Ford sells a quad cab Ranger globally, They are coming out soon with a small diesel engine soon for the F150.
I can't wait !
For more info on what Ford is doing go to:
www.fordboldmoves.com
2006-07-21 10:20:55 · answer #1 · answered by Vicky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have fun beefing up the frame. a stock frame like that won't hold the diesel engine for long.
Toyota however did have a small pickup truck that was diesel back in the mid 80's
2006-07-21 09:22:59 · answer #2 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well give it time it Will happen it just tack tI'me. you can get diesel in a car you can get it in a small truck like a Ford Ranger. im going to UTI for diesels. but you would have more power with a diesel in a truck like that. so i would love to talk truck and thing like that with you so email me. hi_c_boy@yahoo.com
2006-07-21 09:26:03 · answer #3 · answered by Chris Bell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it makes sense, that's what they do in europe. Virtually all vans and lots of suv's are diesel. I think the diesel golf outsells the petrol ones in britain. Plus toyota and honda make awesome diesels, they should sell them in the US
2006-07-21 09:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by mrmoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They DO over in Europe. But not over here. Ford puts it in the Rangers over there.
2006-07-21 09:22:00 · answer #5 · answered by Quietman40 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I own a Chevy s10 with a diesel engine . they made them for years......
2006-07-21 09:23:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋