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.

Such vehicles have the ability to perform efficiently both on and off the road. SUVs are often described as light weighted trucks which shares the platforms of that of a pickup truck.

In many countries SUVs are called as off road or four wheel drive (4×4) vehicle. But the fact is that not all the SUVs have four wheel drive and not all 4x4s are SUVs.

On the other hand off-roads are exactly different from an SUV. It is designed primarily to drive off road where as SUVs lack this feature or it may be secondary.

SUVs were extremely popular since 2000. Afterwards, the fame gradually declines due to the oil crisis as SUVs consume large amount of fuel and creates more pollution when compared to other vehicles.

Due to the criticisms from all levels, the manufacturers had made considerable changes in their design and increased the safety features. The traditional truck type design has been gradually replaced by the crossover design.

In crossover design, a car platform is used instead of a pickup truck’s. This reduces the vehicle’s total weight and thereby increases the fuel efficiency.

Although the design of SUV varies, it is conventionally a mid sized vehicle which may comfortably carry up to five persons. It’s a vehicle which is built based on the concept of body on frame chassis.

SUVs were highly popular till early 2000 and this period was known as trend of SUV. For a variety of reasons SUVs had much craze in countries such as Australia, USA, Canada etc.

During 1990s, US auto majors could earn a lump sum profit of more than $10,000 per SUV. On the other hand these companies could not make enough profit by selling small sector cars. This made the US auto giants- Ford, GM and Chrysler to concentrate its resources to manufacture SUV model cars.

In countries such as Australia, SUV has only lower import duty when compared to other comfortable cars of same class. This in turn upsurges the demand for SUV.

However the sudden hike in oil prices and the declining economy slashed the demand of SUVs. The change in trend towards fuel efficient compact cars had seriously affected US automakers which leads to the closure of many SUV and truck manufacturing plants.

SUVs are commonly used in remote areas where the roads are not fully paved, rough terrains etc. SUVs are also available under luxury brands. Modern SUVs are available with a lower ground clearance to perform effectively in the paved roads.