Fact #243: November 18, 2002
Fuel Economy Leaders for 2003 Model Year Light Trucks

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy announced the 28th annual fuel economy estimates for 2003 passenger vehicles. The "Best in Class" for light trucks are shown in the table. (Source: EPA/DOE Fuel Economy Web site).

2003 Most Fuel Efficient Trucks, Vans, and SUVs (EPA Size Classes Ranked by City MPG)		MPG
		City	Hwy
Most Efficient Small Pickup Trucks
	Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2WD 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Manual (5), Regular	22	28
	Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2WD 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Automatic (4), Regular	19	25
	GMC Sonoma 2WD 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Manual (5), Regular	22	28
	GMC Sonoma 2WD 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Automatic (4), Regular	19	25
Most Efficient Standard Pickup Trucks
	Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Manual (5), Regular	24	29
	Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic (5), Regular	23	26
Most Efficient Standard Pickup Trucks
	Mazda B2300 2WD 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Manual (5), Regular	24	29
	Mazda B2300 2WD 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic (5), Regular	23	26
Most Efficient Sport Utility Vehicles
	Toyota Rav4 2WD 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual (5), Regular	25	31
	Toyota Rav4 2WD 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (5), Regular	24	29
Most Efficient Minivans
	Chrysler Voyager/Town&Ctry 2WD 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (4), Regular	21	27
	Dodge Caravan 2WD 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (4), Regular	21	27
Most Efficient Passenger Vans
	Chevrolet Astro 2WD (passenger) 6 cyl, 4.3 L, Automatic (4), Regular	16	20
	GMC Safari 2WD (passenger) 6 cyl, 4.3 L, Automatic (4), Regular	16	20
Most Efficient Cargo Vans
	Chevrolet Astro 2WD 6 cyl, 4.3 L, Automatic (4), Regular	17	23
	GMC Safari 2WD 6 cyl, 4.3 L, Automatic (4), Regular	17	23

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