Yes, there are different sized trucks for different use cases. Yet, larger trucks became the norm and smaller trucks essentially disappeared. Did everyone start hauling more? Somehow I doubt it.
I have a big truck. I got it to haul our travel trailer, but we don’t have our trailer anymore. I would love to downsize but there aren’t a lot of options these days. I would love it if Chevy brought back the S-10. They stopped selling it 20 years ago, around the time everyone started to convince themselves that they needed a half ton or larger truck.
They get SUVs. Many of them easily do 6500 lbs which is right in line with the ranger/s10 needs while being FAR more practical for a family in most cases.
I know it’s an Internet favorite, but as a truck guy I find the modern case for the ranger odd.
Keep an eye on Telo and Slate. Maybe electric doesn’t suit your needs, but both of these companies are intending to bring back small trucks. Being electric they don’t have to play games with emission standards loopholes that basically killed the old Ranger and S10 lines. It stinks that none of the current electric truck offerings went small, but there’s hope for future small trucks.
I would definitely consider an electric truck. I’m especially intrigued by the Slate truck, but it seems like that’s still a few years from coming to market.
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Yes, there are different sized trucks for different use cases. Yet, larger trucks became the norm and smaller trucks essentially disappeared. Did everyone start hauling more? Somehow I doubt it.
I have a big truck. I got it to haul our travel trailer, but we don’t have our trailer anymore. I would love to downsize but there aren’t a lot of options these days. I would love it if Chevy brought back the S-10. They stopped selling it 20 years ago, around the time everyone started to convince themselves that they needed a half ton or larger truck.
They get SUVs. Many of them easily do 6500 lbs which is right in line with the ranger/s10 needs while being FAR more practical for a family in most cases.
I know it’s an Internet favorite, but as a truck guy I find the modern case for the ranger odd.
I don’t need another SUV, I need a small truck. My wife’s SUV has all the passenger space we need, I need something with a bed.
Keep an eye on Telo and Slate. Maybe electric doesn’t suit your needs, but both of these companies are intending to bring back small trucks. Being electric they don’t have to play games with emission standards loopholes that basically killed the old Ranger and S10 lines. It stinks that none of the current electric truck offerings went small, but there’s hope for future small trucks.
I would definitely consider an electric truck. I’m especially intrigued by the Slate truck, but it seems like that’s still a few years from coming to market.