I don’t want to disrupt the circle jerk but those are two different models so this is not an apples to apples comparison. This is like comparing someone’s Subaru Outback to a Cadillac Escalade. Those are both SUVs but the Escalade is much bigger than the Outback. I’m not saying that trucks haven’t become giant monstrosities in recent history but this is a misleading post. If you compare a Ford Ranger or Tacoma from 20 years ago, it has gotten larger but it’s still a modest sized pickup truck in 2025.

I am a contractor and drive a pick up for work, it’s big and dumb.

I really don't understand the appeal of cars of that size...

I don't think I'd call that progress.

Former mechanic here, the commenter isn't entirely wrong either, saw a lot more cooling issues on newer trucks, anecdotally of course.

My condo building can’t even feet these fuckers in our parking spots. We’ve had to ban certain residents from parking here because of those trucks

This means you could probably call the Slate the retro pug of trucks.