I have an old two-wheel drive SUV that cost less than 33% less than to the corresponding pickup. With the back seats down, and the front passenger seat all the way forward and a cargo carrier on the hitch I can haul 12-foot lumber with only a couple inches hanging off the back. The pickup version can’t do that. The only thing I can’t do is load dirt or rock in bulk, but I could rent a trailer to do that. Also, I have a secure cargo area without having to buy a camper shell.
Did I say it cost 33% less?
“”Did I say it cost 33% less?””
Yes, you did. You do have to wonder what a person gains by buying a short bed pickup....
Just no accounting for some people’s taste as they say!