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Toyota already has a compact hybrid about to come out. 2024 Tacoma in early 2024 will get a Hybrid motor.
Are they planning a compact pickup? The Tacoma really is more a midsize nowadays.
I don't think they are. But also, if you want a "compact truck" why not get a Minivan? You get the convenience of being able to choose between hauling 7 people, or a crap load of stuff all in a nice comfortable cab, and you get a free COVERED bed (fold all seats down, you can fit a ton of sheets of plywood easy)
The base price for a minivan (Toyota Sienna) is like $36k, almost $10k more expensive than the latest Maverick pricing. Siennas also aren’t really any easier to find either, they’re very in demand by young families right now.
Agreed with a lot of your prospective on functionality and I’m hopeful minivans are making a comeback as they’re much more practical than the half ton or full size pickups people are buying.
That is fair, however where in the heck are you going to find a base Maverick?
You’re not unless you order it. Although I suspect you might see better availability starting this model year.
I think the point here is that the Maverick is quite a bit cheaper than a minivan. I think a more fair comparison, speaking of price only, is a half ton like a Tacoma or Ranger.
But I wholeheartedly agree with your point that many people would be better off with a minivan than a truck. A minivan provides the functions needed for most people much better than trucks do, and come with better MPG and a comfier cabin.