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  David Appleman

  10 months ago

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  The smaller bed is not that uncommon, and vehicles like the Honda Ridgline and Toyota Tacoma sell well with them.  Also, part of the role of brush guard on a non-electric vehicle is to protect the radiator from damage.  Using more durable LED lighting and recessing the fixtures would offset the need for a brush guard.  And when it goes on sale, I'm sure someone would like to sell some nice high-margin accessories!

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  Juan Cano

  10 months ago

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  When the bed door is down, are you supposed to step on those silver handles? I can't imagine stepping off and having to aim for those, seems like an impending fall. 

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  r r

  10 months ago

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  I've been wishing for an electric pickup option. The bed is a bit shallower than I'd like but that's most likely where the battery bank is for weight distribution. That said, If I have a trunk and a truck bed, then I'd rather that weird aft cab cubby just be extra battery for increased range. Speaking of which, how do you write an article about an electric vehicle and not mention range?

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  Anthony Towers

  10 months ago

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  Perfect for sliding in a dead body 😂

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  P S

  10 months ago

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  Many truck buyers aren't buying for utility, they just want a truck regardless of how compromised it is as a truck. The suv looks pretty nice though, but it'd be even better with a sliding door for better access to the rear rows and a little more interior height - ie a van with nicer styling.

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  Donald Jones

  10 months ago

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  Those machine guns have got to go.

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  Jason Gifford

  10 months ago

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  I believe they chose that model because it's now the #1 "family car" in the US.  they basically just copied the Ford F-150 4-door because it's the best selling vehicle in the US and now qualifies as a family car.

  
  

  https://www.consumerreports.org/pickup-trucks/are-pickup-trucks-becoming-the-new-family-car/

   

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  Luke Haney

  10 months ago

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  Well, this definitely brings a lot of questions to mind, the only thing I'm sure is answered is that it does look quite nice on the outside, and that's completely subjective. Having recently bought a 2018 Tacoma Sport 4x4 DCLB, apart from possibly feeling a little better about environmental aspects, it seems like taking on less for more $. I will admit that I love that behind cab option for storage, its unique and doesn't appear to impede the bed size too badly. The hood space is a given, +. I think the customer for this type of truck is generally one who would buy a Honda Ridgeline, one who isn't nuts about hauling or even off-roading and wants a truck that drives more like a car. It appears that this is a uni-body design too, like the Ridgeline. I agree with Juan that those silver handle/tie-down/steps seem a little dangerous. I think the most differentiating thing to see would be a comparison of space/utility/cost/maintenance costs. Rain, are there any sites that compare statistics on electric vehicles vs gas of comparable size/make?

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