| A minivan is not the only vehicle that is suitable | | | | miles. |
| for a family ride. Some are using crew cab trucks, | | | | What is the size of the engine? The Mitsubishi has |
| or four door trucks, for their everyday needs. | | | | the smallest out of the four trucks, with a V6 |
| There are lots of makes and models to choose | | | | engine, while the other three models all have a V8 |
| from. So how do you choose the best vehicle for | | | | engine. |
| your family? When purchasing a new truck, you | | | | Which trucks have four wheel drive? The |
| need to consider what qualities are more | | | | Mitsubishi and the Toyota both have four wheel |
| important for you and your family's needs. Ask | | | | drive, while the Ford and Dodge are both rear |
| yourself these questions: How many seats do I | | | | wheel drive. |
| need? What is the gas mileage? What is the size | | | | What safety features do the trucks have? The |
| of the engine? Is four wheel drive important to | | | | Ford, Dodge, and Toyota, all have driver side, |
| me? What safety features does the truck have? | | | | passenger side, and front side airbags. The |
| How affordable is the truck I need? A few of the | | | | Mitsubishi has driver side and passenger side |
| 4 door trucks that are available today are: Ford | | | | airbags. All models have ABS brakes. |
| F-150, Dodge Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra SR5, and | | | | What accessories do the trucks have? All models |
| Mitsubishi Raider LS, all are 2009 models. | | | | have power door locks and power windows. All |
| How many seats does the truck have? The Ford | | | | have cruise control, and tilt steering. The Ford, |
| and the Mitsubishi are best if you want more | | | | Mitsubishi, and Toyota have an AM/FM radio. The |
| seats, because they both have 6 seats, while the | | | | Ford, Dodge, and Mitsubishi have a CD Player, |
| Dodge and Toyota each have 5. | | | | while the Toyota has a CD changer. |
| What is the gas mileage per gallon? The Ford has | | | | How affordable is the truck? The Ford is |
| the best gas mileage, at 15 city miles, and 20 | | | | $31,615.00, the Dodge is $34,580, the Mitsubishi is |
| highway miles. The Dodge and Mitsubishi come in | | | | $29,425, and the Toyota is $31,460. |
| second with 15 city miles, and 19 highway miles, | | | | Compare what qualities you need and want, and |
| and the Toyota has 13 city miles and 17 highway | | | | choose the best truck! |