Motor Trend 2015 Truck of the Year

rjstractor wrote:

Fast Mopar wrote:
I agree. Look at the success of the small Ford Transit Connect van. Those are all over the place, used by many businesses. Even in Texas.

Of course, these GM models are really not very small - they are larger than the compact trucks of the past.

I'm just glad GM has chosen to offer something other than a full size pickup. But, apparently very few others here have that same thought.

Very true. Today's "midsize" trucks are bigger, more powerful, luxurious and comfortable than small trucks of the past. However, when it comes to just hauling stuff from point A to B, the new trucks fall short compared with mini trucks of the past. Beds are smaller, payloads are less, and fuel economy is down.

....the new trucks fall short compared with "MINI Trucks of the past, beds are smaller and payloads are less:h Bed in my truck is 4' X 8', most beds on 1/2 ton's, 3/4 tons can be longer AND wider than on the smaller trucks, and I've not seen one of these smaller trucks have the payload of a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton...I'll agree with you on mpg, but beds are smaller on the mini trucks and payload is usually less, thus the reason 1/2 tons and 3/4 tons are used more for towing with....agree the others would be more for towing very light weights and picking up stuff from Lowes, Home Depot, or...the grocery store.