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Originally Posted by DGthe3
Which is why I'm confused by the trend towards 'midsize' trucks over 'compact' trucks. Seems to me that the people who want a small truck put a much greater emphasis on fuel efficiency & cost than they do on capability. But the bigger & more capable the truck, the less efficient & more expensive it gets. Sooner or later, they stray too close to half tons & the midsizer becomes rather pointless.
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People do miss small trucks, and I would agree somewhat that the midsize trucks may be a tad big and encroaching a bit much on the full size. That said, the full size trucks are now larger than the used to be, and a midsize is closer to what a fullsize used to be 15 - 20 years ago. I don't need a full size, and I'll bet a good percentage of full size owners could get by just fine with a midsize.
For those wanting a Ranger/S10 sized truck, the single and regular cab Colorados/Canyon's aren't really that much bigger.
For me, a truck the size of a crew cab Colorado is the perfect size for me. My 2006 Colorado Crew cab 4x4 Z71 feels just right.
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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65
I can tell you right now I'm not interested in a compact truck whatsoever. I drove one through college and I have one for a work truck right now. Too damn small. I've been complaining to Tallahassee for months now that I need a larger truck.
Something that's just smaller than a full size with fuel efficient but still capable powertrains is exactly what I'd want.
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I agree...although I I'd probably want more efficiency than capability as the largest stuff I'm likely to haul would be a couple dirt bikes, a fourwheeler or pull a small trailer. But of course, as a truck it needs to have some capability. But for those buyers wanting to work....just get a full size.
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Originally Posted by Hurst
I figure much like the "SS", The Colorado will look similar to the Holden version...
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The side profile will likely look the same or very similar, but the front ends are going to look way different. (As they should! I'd never buy that Malibu-ish looking Colorado). Also, hopefully the interiors will be different.