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Originally Posted by Angus_NB
The EPA mileage numbers for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 V6 automatic are: 17/21 MPG.
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That sounds close but perhaps very slightly optimistic to me, just like I'm sure the GMC's numbers are. So we seem to have about a 2 mpg (or 10%) difference between the 2 vehicles and I would guess that you can haul much more than 10% more in a full sized pickup than you can in a Taco so it's more efficient when loaded or towing. So a full sized GMC truck is a pretty reasonable alternative for those who need the extra room or even feel more comfortable with the extra room. Now if our Taco's got closer to 10mpg better than than the GMC's it would be more of a clearcut choice in that regard. But as the comparison stands now, I see no reason to get too down on those Americans who prefer more room, especially since they aren't burning much more fuel, even if in some of your eyes, these people don't "need" the bigger vehicle. As I've mentioned before, I choose to have a Taco to drive in the winter and to tow my boat and like it a lot, but my choice wasn't made because of 2 mpg and I'm not blind to the good things about other brands too.