| This may be a refresher course for some of | | | | truck category, we have the new Dodge Ram |
| you since the 2006 models have been out for | | | | Mega Cab. Ok, the Dodge Ram isn't new, but |
| awhile, but here are reviews of some of the | | | | with the largest pickup cab ever at 143.2 |
| newly-introduced 2006 pickup trucks, from | | | | cubic feet and 111.1 inches long, it |
| small size to mega size as well as a couple | | | | certainly is worth mentioning. The Mega Cab |
| limited additions for 2006.For a small-size | | | | has a total seating capacity of 6 and, |
| truck, Isuzu has introduced the all new i-280 | | | | depending on which model you're looking at, |
| and i-350. The i-280 is a two door, 2WD | | | | comes in a 2WD or 4WD. The 5.7-liter Hemi V8 |
| model with an extended cab, 2.8-liter, 4 | | | | has 345 HP and comes in a 5 speed automatic, |
| cylinder I-4 (in-line 4-cylinder) engine with | | | | rear or 4WD, with 375 lbs-ft of torque. The |
| 175 HP, 185 lbs-ft of torque and a max | | | | 5.9-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel six-cylinder |
| payload of 1532 lbs. It comes with a | | | | comes in a 6 speed manual, with 325 HP and |
| standard 5-speed manual transmission (4-speed | | | | 610 lbs-ft of torque.Of course, what is |
| automatic is optional). Safety features on | | | | distintive about this truck is not only it's |
| this model are optional and it comes with 3 | | | | mega cab, but the exceptional storage space |
| optional packages. Pricing starts at | | | | it provides as well. The cab has been |
| $14,239.The i-350 is a four door, 4WD model | | | | lengthened by 20 inches. With folding rear |
| with a crew cab, 3.5-liter I-5 engine with | | | | seats, you'll find 7.5 cubic feet of storage |
| 220 HP, max payload of 1190 lbs and a tow | | | | beind the rear seat. On the comfort side, the |
| rating of 4000 lbs. It comes with a 4-speed | | | | rear-seat bench also reclines. Built tough |
| automatic transmission, and expanded list of | | | | to handle almost anything, the Mega Cab also |
| standard amenities and an optional limited | | | | offers luxury options such as a rear-seat DVD |
| package with upgrades including power-heated | | | | entertainment system, power sunroof and |
| seats, 6-disc CD changer and leather seats. | | | | full-screen navigation system. So there you |
| Pricing starts at $24,608.In the mid-size | | | | have it - mega power, mega space, mega |
| range, we have the Mitsubishi Raider. | | | | luxury. That's ONE MEGA TRUCK! Pricing |
| Mitsubishi offers the Raider in a 3.7 liter | | | | starts at $32,760.There are also two new |
| V6 with 210 HP and 235 lbs-ft of torque or a | | | | limited-edition trucks for 2006:Chevy |
| 4.7-liter V8 with 230 HP (a leader in it's | | | | Silverado Intimidator SSThis limited-edition |
| class) and 290 lbs-ft of torque. The Raider | | | | truck is a collaboration between Chevrolet |
| comes either with an extended cab with small | | | | and Dale Earnhardt Incorporated. The |
| access doors or a double cab 4-door. You can | | | | Intimidator comes with a race-inspired |
| choose between 2WD or 4WD with 3 | | | | spoiler, unique silver front grille and a |
| transmissions, 6-speed manual, 4-speed | | | | lowered ride height, not to mention the |
| automatic or 5-speed automatic. The Raider | | | | performance-tuned suspension, two-stage |
| sports rack-and-pinion steering and tows up | | | | multi-leaf springs, Tenneco shock absorbers, |
| to 6500 lbs. One trendy option offered on | | | | a stiffer front stabilizer bar and stiffer |
| the Raider is it's High Output Audio Package, | | | | front jounce bumpers.The exterior is complete |
| with a 508-watt audio system including a | | | | with a black monochromatic color scheme and |
| 6-disc CD changer with MP3 capability, 9 | | | | 20-inch chrome wheels. The Vortec 6000 V8 |
| speakers and Sirius Satellite radio. Pricing | | | | engine has 345 HP and 380 lbs-ft of torque. |
| starts at $19,180.Where do we put the Honda | | | | Based on the 2006 Silverado SS, the |
| Ridgeline? It's in a class all it's own. | | | | Intimidator also has available features such |
| This pickup is designed for comfort for | | | | as a 4-speed electronically controlled |
| everyday driving but it's also tough enough | | | | transmission, 3.73 final drive ratio, locking |
| to keep up with the "big boys" in towing and | | | | differential, cruise control, split bench |
| payload demands. Ridgeline comes in 4WD | | | | seats, power seat adjuster, power windows, |
| only, with a 3.5-liter V6, 247 HP and 252 | | | | rear-wheel, 2-wheel rear drive as well as |
| lbs-ft of torque. It has a total payload of | | | | other amenities available on the 2006 |
| 1550 with it's 8.5 cubic foot bed and 5000 | | | | Silverado SS.The interior features Dale |
| lb. towing capacity. It seats 5 easily with | | | | Earnhardt's signature on the white-faced |
| 4 full-size doors. It's also the only 4WD | | | | gauge cluster, black leather seats, plenty of |
| pickup to achieve the highest government | | | | Intimidator badging and Dale Earnhardt's |
| crash test rating (5 stars) for both frontal | | | | Legacy logo embossed into the headrests. |
| and side impact tests. It also has a unique | | | | Chevrolet only plans to have 1,333 of these |
| dual-action tailgatge which swings down like | | | | beauties in production, and a portion of |
| most pickups but also swings to the side. | | | | every sale is going to the Dale Earnhardt |
| Pricing starts at $27,700.In the full size | | | | Foundation. |