All-New Trucks For 2006

may be a refresher course for some of you since20 inches. With folding rear seats, you'll find 7.5 cubic
the 2006 models have been out for awhile, but herefeet of storage beind the rear seat. On the comfort
are reviews of some of the newly-introduced 2006side, the rear-seat bench also reclines. Built tough to
pickup trucks, from small size to mega size as well ashandle almost anything, the Mega Cab also offers
a couple limited additions for 2006.luxury options such as a rear-seat DVD
For a small-size truck, Isuzu has introduced the allentertainment system, power sunroof and full-screen
new i-280 and i-350. The i-280 is a two door, 2WDnavigation system. So there you have it - mega
model with an extended cab, 2.8-liter, 4 cylinder I-4power, mega space, mega luxury. That's ONE MEGA
(in-line 4-cylinder) engine with 175 HP, 185 lbs-ft ofTRUCK! Pricing starts at $32,760.
torque and a max payload of 1532 lbs. It comes withThere are also two new limited-edition trucks for
a standard 5-speed manual transmission (4-speed2006:
automatic is optional). Safety features on this modelChevy Silverado Intimidator SS
are optional and it comes with 3 optional packages.This limited-edition truck is a collaboration between
Pricing starts at $14,239.Chevrolet and Dale Earnhardt Incorporated. The
The i-350 is a four door, 4WD model with a crewIntimidator comes with a race-inspired spoiler, unique
cab, 3.5-liter I-5 engine with 220 HP, max payload ofsilver front grille and a lowered ride height, not to
1190 lbs and a tow rating of 4000 lbs. It comes withmention the performance-tuned suspension,
a 4-speed automatic transmission, and expanded listtwo-stage multi-leaf springs, Tenneco shock
of standard amenities and an optional limited packageabsorbers, a stiffer front stabilizer bar and stiffer
with upgrades including power-heated seats, 6-discfront jounce bumpers.
CD changer and leather seats. Pricing starts atThe exterior is complete with a black monochromatic
$24,608.color scheme and 20-inch chrome wheels. The Vortec
In the mid-size range, we have the Mitsubishi Raider.6000 V8 engine has 345 HP and 380 lbs-ft of torque.
Mitsubishi offers the Raider in a 3.7 liter V6 with 210Based on the 2006 Silverado SS, the Intimidator also
HP and 235 lbs-ft of torque or a 4.7-liter V8 with 230has available features such as a 4-speed electronically
HP (a leader in it's class) and 290 lbs-ft of torque.controlled transmission, 3.73 final drive ratio, locking
The Raider comes either with an extended cab withdifferential, cruise control, split bench seats, power
small access doors or a double cab 4-door. You canseat adjuster, power windows, rear-wheel, 2-wheel
choose between 2WD or 4WD with 3 transmissions,rear drive as well as other amenities available on the
6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed2006 Silverado SS.
automatic. The Raider sports rack-and-pinion steeringThe interior features Dale Earnhardt's signature on
and tows up to 6500 lbs. One trendy option offeredthe white-faced gauge cluster, black leather seats,
on the Raider is it's High Output Audio Package, withplenty of Intimidator badging and Dale Earnhardt's
a 508-watt audio system including a 6-disc CDLegacy logo embossed into the headrests. Chevrolet
changer with MP3 capability, 9 speakers and Siriusonly plans to have 1,333 of these beauties in
Satellite radio. Pricing starts at $19,180.production, and a portion of every sale is going to
Where do we put the Honda Ridgeline? It's in a classthe Dale Earnhardt Foundation.
all it's own. This pickup is designed for comfort forThe 2006 Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-150
everyday driving but it's also tough enough to keepSuperCab
up with the "big boys" in towing and payloadIn a continued collaboration between Ford and
demands. Ridgeline comes in 4WD only, with aHarley-Davidson, this limited-edition truck features a
3.5-liter V6, 247 HP and 252 lbs-ft of torque. It has a5.4-liter, three-valve Triton® V8 engine with a
total payload of 1550 with it's 8.5 cubic foot bed andspecially tuned exhaust system, 300 HP and 365
5000 lb. towing capacity. It seats 5 easily with 4lbs-ft of torque.
full-size doors. It's also the only 4WD pickup toThe SuperCab sports a 6 1/2-ft. Styleside bed,
achieve the highest government crash test rating (5smoked-out tail lamps, blacked-out bumper, chrome
stars) for both frontal and side impact tests. It alsotie-down hooks, slash-cut chrome exhaust, chrome
has a unique dual-action tailgatge which swings downbillet grille, blacked-out headlamps and badging on the
like most pickups but also swings to the side. Pricingfenders and tailgate. Other stand-out features are
starts at $27,700.the special chin spoiler and it's mammoth 22-inch
In the full size truck category, we have the newpolished aluminum rims with split 5-spoke design, a
Dodge Ram Mega Cab. Ok, the Dodge Ram isn'tfirst for the F-150.
new, but with the largest pickup cab ever at 143.2The SuperCab exudes power with it's black and
cubic feet and 111.1 inches long, it certainly is worthchrome color scheme. The exterior high-gloss piano
mentioning. The Mega Cab has a total seatingblack is accented with LOTS of chrome, giving it an
capacity of 6 and, depending on which model you'reaggressive, albeit stylish look that sets it apart.
looking at, comes in a 2WD or 4WD. The 5.7-literAccenting the interior, you'll find once again the
Hemi V8 has 345 HP and comes in a 5 speedhigh-gloss piano black with splashes of chrome
automatic, rear or 4WD, with 375 lbs-ft of torque.highlights on the instruments, handles, vent rings, floor
The 5.9-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel six-cylinder comesshifter and door pulls. Black leather front captain's
in a 6 speed manual, with 325 HP and 610 lbs-ft ofchairs and the Harley-Davidson logo give styling to
torque.the SuperCab in the spirit of the Harley motorcycle.
Of course, what is distintive about this truck is notFord and Harley-Davidson plan a production of only
only it's mega cab, but the exceptional storage space10,000 SuperCabs.
it provides as well. The cab has been lengthened by