2020 Hyundai Santa Cruz: News, Design, Relase

2020 Hyundai Santa Cruz

The craze for the pickup trucks continues through 2019 and new 2020 model year has brought the redesigned heavy-duty models with Ram, Chevy and GMC badges. Ford also made significant upgrades to the Super Duty Series and we welcomed also the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator. There will be more newcomers joining the lucrative market…

2017 Fiat Toro: Design, Performance, Platform, Trims

2017 Fiat Toro

The popularity of pickup trucks has been detected globally and while full-size versions are the most popular in the US outside this country demand for compact models is higher. This compact class has been expanded with new truck version that comes from Fiat.  It is 2017 Fiat Toro, compact pickup truck which has excursively been built for the Brazilian market.

What is it?

The Toro or “bull’’ in Italian is compact unibody construction based pickup truck that comes in wide range of available configurations and with two engine options including one petrol and one turbodiesel. It also delivers decent hauling capability and looks attractive while inside it promise car-like comfort and modern tech features.

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Chevy El Camino Concept: Expectations, Release

Chevy El Camino Concept

For years, pickup trucks have been very popular and lucrative product in US but growing popularity has also been recognized in other markets outside this country. In the US the largest part of sales comes from the full-size versions but since the return of the Chevy Colorado and closely related GMC Canyon, the mid-size class has started to regain its popularity. On the other hand some research has been done which suggests that there is the large population of the potential buyers which would like more compact pickup truck version.

The more compact model should bring more manageable size for crowded urban areas and parking and will be more fuel-efficient and cheaper than full-size versions but will also be capable to offer larger cargo capabilities than SUVs. In that context many brands have been rumored to be considering new compact pickup versions. Among them, Chevy has been reported to be considering the return of El Camino nameplate in from of the Chevy El Camino Concept pickup truck model. This name was used for coupe utility/pickup vehicle that Chevrolet produced in 60s and until 1987. Now, Chevrolet is rumored to be bringing a new modern interpretation of the compact pickup truck which will feature the best attributes of its trucks and crossovers.

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