 In the past 5 years I have owned 3 trucks, a Honda Ridgeline, a Nissan Frontier and the new Ford Ranger.  The Ridgeline and the Frontiers were both 6 cyl and gas guzzlers.  I don't tow, so I wanted better mileage and a 4 cyl was the one I needed.  I settled for the Ranger because I can get it pretty much with everything I want on the XLT model.  It is a great small/compact truck and I like this.  Mileage is very good and the 4 cyl has enough power for my needs.  I was getting 14 MPG's on the Ridgeline and 15 MPG on the Frontier.  I get way over 24 in the city with the Ranger and so far almost 30 on the highway.  Nice truck for the price. 