First pick-up truck was never Honda's off-road, construction site powerhouse such as Ford, Chevy, Dodge and even Toyota and Nissan. Built on top of a front-wheel-drive car chassis with independent suspension and a V-6 engine as the sole powertrain was intended more for hauling groceries in the city than in the back construction 40. For weekend warriors, the Ridgeline full-time four-wheel drive, car-like handling and flexible storage solutions are exactly what they need.

For 2012, the Ridgeline gets a sports package for highlighting the on-road persuasion: bold, black-out 18-inch alloy wheels and a honeycomb grille give an aggressive look. Only the engine of the Ridgeline, a 3.5-liter 250 horsepower V-6 engine, struggling to back up the sporting image. Variable Torque Management four-wheel drive under all wheels come standard, like a five-speed automatic transmission.

For the benefit of the Ridgeline, its fuel economy, at 15/20 mpg city / highway, is one of the best in the pickup truck class. But this compact size truck comes to a full-size price: $ 29,150 starting price has not garnered him many fans. The Ridgeline, Honda is a unique way of looking at the pickup truck segment - a compact car that is innovative because innovation programs - and this may be her biggest problem against its competitors.

Body: Truck

Engine: 3.5-liter V-6

Transmission: five-speed automatic

Models: RT, RTS, RTL, RTL with Navigation

A Sport package debuts for 2012, making the Ridgeline a blackout effect: black wheels, dark headlights and taillights, and a new honeycomb grille ensures a level of sportsmanship.

The Ridgeline has a unique look, it's square-off with a faux-macho attitude, but his short bed with high, sloping walls serve to deemphasize its truck like nature. The medium is much smaller than most full-size trucks on the road today. Features like in-bed lockable trunk, power folding mirrors, and a tailgate that drops down or swings out a number of clever storage options.

The interior carries on the square, rugged theme of the exterior. All air conditioning and radio controls are separated into their respective areas on the near-vertical dash. Only the column characteristics Ridgeline Honda's shifter, an old-school touch. A flip-down CD changer definitely feels dated, but USB and MP3 functions are standard. The 60/40 split rear seats flip up for storage underneath or larger items such as bicycles.

Only the engine of the Ridgeline is a 250-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission. Variable Torque Honda's Management (VTM) system varies power to all four wheels based on the circumstances. The automotive construction and independent suspension on all four wheels means that the Ridgeline drives a lot more like a car than a traditional truck. Unfortunately, like pulling a car. Maximum load capacity of the Ridgeline's towing capacities of 1100 pounds and 5000 pounds and are useful, but far below the competition.

Both the driver and passenger have dual-stage front airbags and side airbags with passenger detection, and a rollover sensor. Front seats with active head restraints for whiplash protection. Anti-lock brakes, stability control and tire pressure monitoring as standard.

15 mpg city/20 mpg highway

Debut in 2000, the 2012 Toyota Tundra is still a tough truck with driver and passenger comfort in mind. For the latter, the Tundra using front-hinged doors (usually found in cars and similar vehicles) in its extended Double Cab models makes entry / exit of a wind, while the Tundra CrewMax is big enough for leading legroom and adjustable rear seat backrest. The Tundra visibility of such a massive pickup is exceptionally good, and the side mirrors are large. Visibility is further enhanced by the optional powered tow mirrors, rearview camera system, and sonar.

Toyota has many standard features on the tundra, including heavy-duty starter and battery, windshield wiper de-icer, daytime running lights, mudguards, and power heated exterior mirrors. For 2012, Toyota simplified many features and options, with some becoming standard on some models, while others are now also available in packages. Design-wise, the Toyota Tundra is the second generation, with elements borrowed from the Toyota FTX concept pickup and, interestingly, the smaller sibling Toyota Tacoma.

The Toyota Tundra's available V-6 and two V-8 engines continue to offer credible power and towing capacity is up to £ 10,400 with V-8 models.

Body Style: Truck

Engines: 4.0-liter V-6, 4.6-liter V-8, 5.7-liter V-8

Transmissions: five-speed automatic, six-speed automatic

Models: Regular Cab, Double Cab, CrewMax

With one exception, most changes in the Tundra 2012 Toyota cosmetic. Outside styled steel wheels are now standard on all Toyota Tundra with a chrome package available on the Double Cab and CrewMax models.

The 2012 Toyota Tundra carries over largely unchanged from 2011 with changes as a new standard steel wheels. After years of criticism that the previous Tundra does not look hard enough, Toyota butched of the current generation significantly. The chrome grille is huge, the mirrors are huge, and the truck bed height is enormous. Everything seems to be a few inches higher than it should be. In other words, just what customers generally seem to want.

Toyota has done little to update the Tundra interior since its debut in 2007. Part of the interior materials seem paragraph relative to the competition, and drivers continue to struggle watching the meter controls and use the audio controls. Visibility tends to the Tundra's power, especially the large side mirrors.

The 2012 Toyota Tundra driving remains a resilient one. When the truck bed is empty, the stiff suspension reminds you that you drive a big truck. The light steering, but it makes driving the Tundra very easy, especially when wrapped steering in parking lots.

The 2012 Toyota Tundra, like all current Toyota vehicles, comes standard with the Toyota Star Safety System that anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Smart Stop (SST), traction control (TRAC included) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). Also standard are dual front airbags, dual front-side airbags, two front knee airbags, and front and rear roll-sensing side curtain airbags

EPA Fuel Economy

Regular Cab, Double Cab, CrewMax: 13-15 mpg highway mpg city/17-20

Base Standard Bed Extended Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $27,365

Base Crew Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $31,580

Base Long Bed Extended Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $29,745

Base Standard Bed Extended Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $27,365

Limited Crew Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $40,535

One of the most popular mid-size pickup trucks under a rapidly disappearing segment, the 2012 Toyota Tacoma is currently in the seventh generation and continues to do well against the competition.

The Toyota Tacoma is offered in various configurations from a basic work truck to a fully loaded Tacoma Double Cab Long Bed with four-wheel drive and V-6 engine. In total, the 2012 Toyota Tacoma has 20 different configurations, buyers can choose from Regular Cab, Access Cab (extended cab) and Double Cab (crew cab), two available engines (2.7-liter inline-4, 4.0-liter V - 6), four transmissions (five or six-speed manual, four or five-speed automatic), rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and unique offerings, such as the Tacoma X-Runner and PreRunner models. Both an off-road package and a supercharger are also available. Note that in 2011, Toyota PreRunner models stopped three of his put.

For the 2012 Tacoma, 2011 Toyota followed the truck to refresh with a facelift, a new hood and redesigned fog lights frame. The interior gets a similar refresh and a new infotainment system as Toyota Entune later this year.

Body Style: Truck

Engines: 2.7-liter inline-4, 4.0-liter V-6

Transmissions: six-speed manual, five-speed manual, five-speed automatic, four-speed automatic

Models: Regular Cab, Access Cab X-Runner, PreRunner, Double Cab

Toyota Tacoma in 2012, renovated exterior and upgraded interior especially the infotainment system. The 2012 Toyota Tacoma sports a redesigned bonnet, bumpers and new front grille and headlights. Inside, Tacoma features a new redesigned instrument panel, steering wheel. Tacoma Access Cab models with can now be taken of new AM / FM / Satellite CD system with six-speaker system. DoubleCab V-6 models can now be equipped with a navigation system, satellite radio, HD Radio and Toyota's new Entune telematics system.

2012 Toyota Tacoma models is a mid-sized pickup, a segment that is still shrinking in the U.S. In addition to a refreshed hood, grille and bumpers, the 2012 Tacoma carries over unchanged into the new model year.

Toyota renews driver's instrument panel and center console of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma them a sportier, unified look. Some models have different functions: seats on the SR5 model, for example, have a new design, while the TRD Sport and off-road models are water resistant. The 2012 Tacoma Double Cab and Access models are equipped with all-weather floor mats, while the TRD Sport package can be equipped with 18-inch wheels.

The 2012 Toyota Tacoma's V-6 will provide plenty of power, and it's easy to forget that the size of this truck. Like most Toyota vehicles, the 2012 Tacoma ride is comfortable, especially for high-kilometers weekend trips to Las Vegas or the desert (or both). There is a rumbling exhaust that drones while driving in the city. Fortunately, it fades into the background noise at highway speeds, important (again) for long trips. Brakes are very responsive.

Toyota Star Safety System is standard on all 2012 Tacoma pickups, providing anti-lock brakes (ABS), Brake Assist (BA) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD), Traction Control (TRAC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Toyota's Smart Stop brake override system. Inside every 2012 Toyota Tacoma comes standard with front-mounted side airbags, roll-sensing side curtain airbags (including a cutoff switch), and an advanced dual-stage front air bag system. Toyota Tacoma Access Cab and DoubleCab models also come with active head restraints for driver and front passenger seats.

Regular Cab: 17-20 mpg highway mpg city/22-26

Access Cab: 14-20 mpg highway mpg city/18-26

X-Runner: 17 mpg city/21 mpg highway

Double Cab: 14-16 mpg highway mpg city/18-20

Base Regular Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $17,775

Base Crew Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $22,175

Base Extended Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $20,565

Base Long Bed Crew Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $27,835

Base Regular Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $17,775

Prerunner Crew Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $22,825

Prerunner Extended Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $21,325

Prerunner Long Bed Crew Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $24,760

X-Runner Extended Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $26,380

2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT Summary
2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT Overview
The 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT successfully combines a luxury pickup and SUV in an attractive intersection. While most of the features are similar to the original EXT Escalade, the main difference is in the back where the EXT trade in the third row for a covered truck. The second row can be folded down, and a unique midgate can be used to provide additional covered cargo area for a longer and larger objects to offer. The Escalade EXT is available in three models: Base, Premium and Luxury. Big V-8 from the Escalade EXT engine provides high strength and pleasing acceleration, but fuel economy is particularly bad.

Yet Escalades are not purchased for consumption, but rather luxurious and shape, something that even thieves have picked up, causing the Escalade consistently one of the most stolen vehicles in the U.S. The big truck has a well-appointed interior in a plush booth. The Escalade also offers room for five in two rows. All models are well equipped with luxury features and technology. Insofar as luxury pickups, you will not find with more panache, a higher quality of the materials in the cabin, or styling. Pure truck enthusiasts looking for excellent towing capacity can do better, but is sufficient for basic EXT luxury truck functions.

2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT The Range
Bodystyle: Truck
Engine: 6.2-liter V-8
Transmission: six-speed automatic
Models: Base, Luxury, Premium

2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT What's New
The Escalade EXT makes do with minor revisions for another year. The rearview camera gets guiding lines, and the navigation system gets a low-fuel warning. The center console lid is redesigned, and there are two new colors: Radiant Silver Metallic and Crystal Red Tintcoat.

2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT Exterior
The Cadillac Escalade EXT has become a status symbol in no small part thanks to a commanding presence and striking, gaudy looks. With standard 18-inch aluminum wheels and optional 22-inch chrome wheels, there is some flexibility on how loud the Escalade EXT can be. The Escalade boasts a long wheelbase, and is easily identifiable with its prominent shield grille and large headlights. LED taillights are standard on all models, as is a roof-mounted luggage rack with chrome accents. LED headlights are standard on the Platinum model. The 2012 Escalade is available in eight colors.

2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT Interior
The Escalade EXT carries a laundry list of standard luxury features including automatic climate control, navigation, satellite radio, Bluetooth and heated leather seats. Wood and metal accents complement an overall attractive and luxurious cabin. Depending on configuration, the EXT can seat five, but only front passengers if the second row is folded down when the midgate is in use. Rear visibility is an issue, but is mitigated with the rearview backup camera.

2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT Performance & Handling
Performance can be hard to come by in a vehicle weighing in the neighborhood of 6000 pounds, but the Cadillac Escalade EXT's 403-horsepower V-8 handles the weight well boasting sufficient power on tap. Side and rear visibility don't inspire confidence in maneuvering. All-wheel drive provides grip in inclement weather. Impressive acceleration and a good ride quality make the Escalade EXT a pleasure to drive.

2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT Key Safety
Driver and passenger front airbags are standard, along with side impact thorax bags front and rear for 2012. Other standard safety features include: Antilock disc brakes; OnStar Automatic Crash Response; along with electronic safety devices including traction control and stability control.

2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT EPA Fuel Economy
EXT all-wheel drive: 13 mpg city/18 mpg highway

2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT Prices
Base Crew Cab Pickup