Light truck or light duty truck is a U.S. classification for trucks or truck-based vehicles with a payload capacity of less than 4,000 pounds (1,815 kg), they are larger than mini trucks but smaller than medium-duty trucks.
United States[]
Federal regulations define a light-duty truck to be any motor vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating (curb weight plus payload) of no more than 8,500 pounds (3,855.5 kg) which is “(1) Designed primarily for purposes of transportation of property or is a derivation of such a vehicle, or (2) Designed primarily for transportation of persons and has a capacity of more than 12 persons, or (3) Available with special features enabling off-street or off-highway operation and use.”[1]
Fuel efficiency[]
Light trucks includes vans such as Bohdan-2310, Chevrolet Chevy Van/GMC Vandura, Chevrolet Greenbrier, Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana, Citroën Berlingo, Citroën Nemo, Citroën Jumpy, Citroën Jumper, Dodge A-Series/B-Series/Ram Van Cargo Vans, Dodge Sprinter, DKW Schnellaster, Fordson Thames 400E, Ford E-Series, Force Traveller, Ford Transit Connect, Ford Transit, Ford Transit Custom, Foton View, Fiat 238, Fiat 241, Fiat 242, Fiat Doblò, Fiat Scudo, Fiat Ducato, Fiat Talento, Hyundai Starex, Hyundai H350, Iveco Daily, JAC Sunray, King Long Kaige, Kia Besta, Kia Pregio, LDV Convoy, LDV Maxus, LDV Pilot, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter NCV3, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30, Mercedes-Benz T2, Mercedes-Benz Vario, Mercedes-Benz Citan, Mercedes-Benz MB100, Mercedes-Benz TN, Mercedes-Benz Vito W638, Mercedes-Benz Vito W639, Mercedes-Benz Vito W447, Nissan Caravan, Nissan Kubistar, Nissan Interstar, Nissan NV200, Nissan NV300, Nissan NV400, Nissan Primastar, Opel Combo, Opel Movano, Opel Vivaro, Peugeot Expert, Peugeot Bipper, Peugeot Boxer, RAF-977, RAF-2203, Renault Master, Renault Kangoo, Renault Trafic, Renault Estafette, SsangYong Istana, Škoda Praktik, Toyota HiAce H200, Toyota HiAce H300, Toyota ProAce, Tata Winger, Tempo Traveller, Volkswagen LT, VW Crafter, VW Caddy, Volkswagen Type 2 (T1), Volkswagen Type 2 (T2), Volkswagen Type 2 (T3), Volkswagen Transporter T4, Volkswagen Transporter T5, Volkswagen Transporter T6 Cargo Van, ZAZ Sens Van, GAZ GAZelle, GAZelle-NEXT, GAZ Sobol, GAZ Sobol-NEXT, and UAZ-452, pickups, and sport utility vehicles.[2]
The United States government uses light truck as a vehicle class in regulating fuel economy through the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard. The class includes vans such as Bohdan-2310, Chevrolet Chevy Van/GMC Vandura, Chevrolet Greenbrier, Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana, Citroën Berlingo, Citroën Nemo, Citroën Jumpy, Citroën Jumper, Dodge A-Series/B-Series/Ram Van Cargo Vans, Dodge Sprinter, DKW Schnellaster, Fordson Thames 400E, Ford E-Series, Force Traveller, Ford Transit Connect, Ford Transit, Ford Transit Custom, Foton View, Fiat 238, Fiat 241, Fiat 242, Fiat Doblò, Fiat Scudo, Fiat Ducato, Fiat Talento, Hyundai Starex, Hyundai H350, Iveco Daily, JAC Sunray, King Long Kaige, Kia Besta, Kia Pregio, LDV Convoy, LDV Maxus, LDV Pilot, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter NCV3, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30, Mercedes-Benz T2, Mercedes-Benz Vario, Mercedes-Benz Citan, Mercedes-Benz MB100, Mercedes-Benz TN, Mercedes-Benz Vito W638, Mercedes-Benz Vito W639, Mercedes-Benz Vito W447, Nissan Caravan, Nissan Kubistar, Nissan Interstar, Nissan NV200, Nissan NV300, Nissan NV400, Nissan Primastar, Opel Combo, Opel Movano, Opel Vivaro, Peugeot Expert, Peugeot Bipper, Peugeot Boxer, RAF-977, RAF-2203, Renault Master, Renault Kangoo, Renault Trafic, Renault Estafette, SsangYong Istana, Škoda Praktik, Toyota HiAce H200, Toyota HiAce H300, Toyota ProAce, Tata Winger, Tempo Traveller, Volkswagen LT, VW Crafter, VW Caddy, Volkswagen Type 2 (T1), Volkswagen Type 2 (T2), Volkswagen Type 2 (T3), Volkswagen Transporter T4, Volkswagen Transporter T5, Volkswagen Transporter T6 Cargo Van, ZAZ Sens Van, GAZ GAZelle, GAZelle-NEXT, GAZ Sobol, GAZ Sobol-NEXT, and UAZ-452, minivans, sport utility vehicles, and pickup trucks. Light trucks have lower fuel economy standards than cars, under the premise that these vehicles are used for utilitarian purposes rather than personal transportation.
Since light trucks sold in the United States are increasingly being used for personal use, some have advocated applying higher economy standards to light trucks that are not used for utilitarian purposes.
One of the most prolific truck manufacturers in the world is Isuzu Motors (Isuzu Trucks).
See also[]
- California Air Resources Board
- CAFE
- Commercial vehicle
- Emission standard
- Light commercial vehicle
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