The range of trucks out there is changing. You can get any category you want ranging from the compact hauler that is modified with a crew cab to a heavy-duty machine fitted with a long bed. In case you are in a budget it becomes completely easier to narrow down on your selection.

You have to select a truck that fits your pocket so it is meaningless to choose something that you cannot afford. Below is a list of top ten least expensive trucks of the year 2009. Their rankings have been based on MSRP and do not include the destination charges.

When shopping for a truck be sure to look at the rebates and incentives on every truck since this can make a truck even more attractive and also you should consider on researching on the trucks’ true market value because searching online is not enough to tell you the true value of a certain commodity that is on sale.

2009 Toyota Tacoma

It was introduced in more than a decade ago and it has been an improvement on the compact-pickup segment. Toyota Tacoma has an advantage that it has a variety of body styles that one can choose from, it is powerful off-road, the quality is solid build and it is highly reputed in terms of its reliability and durability.

Toyota Tacoma is a capable pickup that is highly recommended for all truck shoppers. It is a mid-sized pickup truck that comes in many body styles and trim levels. Toyota Tacoma is in three cab styles-regular, double cab and extended cab at the same time it has a cargo bed. Toyota Tacoma cost $15,170.

2009 Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger comes in three different flavors: standard XL, XLT, sporty STX and FX4 and FX4 II. The engine consist of a base that holds 2,3 liter four-cylinder, 3.0-liter V6, range topping 4.0-liter V6. There are two choices five-speed manual and five-peed automatic meant for the smaller two engines whereas the 4.0-liter V6 is only for the automatic.

2009 Mazda B-Series Truck

Several truck models have change over the years but the Mazda B-Series has remained the true compact pickup for its entire run. This truck was produced from the collaboration of Ford/Mazda that as existed since 1994.

The truck has a compact dimension and still offer fair amount of pickup functions. It is available in two trim levels, the B2300 that is only available in the regular cab body and the B4000 that features a207-hp 4.0-liter V6 that is available in an extended cab body style.

2009 GMC Canyon

It is a fuel efficient truck that has got several well assorted suspensions and gives an impressive action off-road. GMC Canyon is also attractive to look at and is made of a square jaw with a broad-shouldered stance. It comes in three styles: the standard cab, crew cab and the extended cab. There is the choice of two engines the 2.9-liter four cylinders that produces 185 hp and is standard on all Canyons.

2009 Suzuki Equator

Most people do not think of Suzuki when it comes to thinking about pickups. They can handle virtually anything that is thrown in it. Suzuki Equator is a clone of Nissan Frontier pickup and the only difference that might be spotted.

2009 Nissan Frontier

Nissan frontier has got two generation since it inception with the current truck being bigger and is more powerful as compared to the original. It is consider one of the mid-size pickup.

2009 GMC Sierra

It comes in several varieties and body styles plus the power trains and trim levels. GMC Sierra has been praised because of mid because it can do any work subjected to it. Like any other truck the GMC Sierra has been criticized for their bland that has got a plastic–endowed.

2009 Chevrolet Silverado

It is highly used by farmers, construction workers and some of the small business owners. Chevrolet Silverado’s strong work as earned it praises. With the current models the styles and trims are extended.  One of the most popular trim is the midlevel LT which has got several features that most people would want.

2009 Dodge Dagota

It has an edge in on-road dynamic and it was the first ever mid-sized pickup. Dodge dagota was first introduced in the market in 2000 and it was small crew cab that provided enough seating space for four adults.

2009 Chevrolet Colorado

It is however closer to midsize than compact thus offering a greater hauling capability than any other truck. The good thing about the Colorado is that it can be equipped with either a two wheel drive or a four wheel drive systems. It comes in a standard cab with a model of six foot cargo beds. It is ideal for off-road.