Hyundai Santa Cruz
06-17-20, 02:22 PM
#76
Lexus Champion
I don't believe that's anywhere close to a 5' bed. I could be wrong, but I don't think so.
06-17-20, 04:30 PM
#77
Lexus Fanatic
I'm fine with the outside dimensions of the Tacoma, but the cabin and ergonomics were cramped when I test drove the 2015. I liked the back seat in the double-cab, but then, the bed was small. I would prefer an access cab like my 2001 Tundra. I wouldn't necessarily consider a smaller, mini-truck, but I know a lot of independent landscapers/handymen/construction workers/DYI homeowners who would! I will test drive the next-gen Tundra, if it ever arrives. I don't really want a full-size truck, but if that's the only way I can get a new Toyota truck that doesn't feel cramped inside, I'll do it!
To bring it home...if Toyota can't bring a truck to market that suites me, I'll test drive the new Hyundai truck when it's available.
To bring it home...if Toyota can't bring a truck to market that suites me, I'll test drive the new Hyundai truck when it's available.
06-17-20, 05:32 PM
#79
Pole Position
I was driving a '77 Chevy at the time the T100 debuted. I couldn't see stepping down in size/power that drastically. My brother bought one and then became disgusted with it when the T100 had the infamous head gasket recall. He said he bought it for the legendary made-in-Japan, Toyota reliability. Once it was torn apart in the US by the recall mechanic monkeys, he felt it no longer had that reliability, and sold it.
06-17-20, 05:48 PM
#80
Lexus Fanatic
I was driving a '77 Chevy at the time the T100 debuted. I couldn't see stepping down in size/power that drastically. My brother bought one and then became disgusted with it when the T100 had the infamous head gasket recall. He said he bought it for the legendary made-in-Japan, Toyota reliability. Once it was torn apart in the US by the recall mechanic monkeys, he felt it no longer had that reliability, and sold it.
06-18-20, 11:09 AM
#81
I will say the greatest weakness from the ridgeline and probably this santa cruz is that they will never have the volume to justify a lot of R&D or utilize volumes of scale. The F-150 is an amazing platform, it's been refined and refined and refined. I daresay ride quality is better overall than a ridgeline and fuel economy is dam close.
06-18-20, 11:16 AM
#82
Lexus Fanatic
06-18-20, 11:56 AM
#83
Lexus Fanatic
I will say the greatest weakness from the ridgeline and probably this santa cruz is that they will never have the volume to justify a lot of R&D or utilize volumes of scale. The F-150 is an amazing platform, it's been refined and refined and refined. I daresay ride quality is better overall than a ridgeline and fuel economy is dam close.
There is even a Toronto Maple Leafs F150 edition for the Toronto market exclusive.
06-18-20, 12:28 PM
#85
Lexus Fanatic
06-18-20, 12:33 PM
#87
Lexus Fanatic
06-18-20, 01:06 PM
#88
Pole Position
My Chevy was a short-bed, fleet-side, so highly sought after in San Jose, CA! Other than that, with early smog equip and no fuel injection, it always ran with glitches and with strong un-burned gas emissions/smells. I always thought I could make it run great, with much less emissions if I pulled all the smog equipment and installed fuel injection. But doing so would require major red tape and hoops to jump through in order to make it CA legal. Rather than buying the '77, I should have bought an early 70's, smog-exempt model instead. I sold the Chevy and bought the 2001 Tundra, extra-cab, 4x4, V8, SR-5. I would keep it if it had anti-lock brakes and a locking rear diff. When I buy a new Toyota truck I'm also looking forward to the latest array of safety and tech features.
06-18-20, 03:27 PM
#89
Lexus Test Driver
My Chevy was a short-bed, fleet-side, so highly sought after in San Jose, CA! Other than that, with early smog equip and no fuel injection, it always ran with glitches and with strong un-burned gas emissions/smells. I always thought I could make it run great, with much less emissions if I pulled all the smog equipment and installed fuel injection. But doing so would require major red tape and hoops to jump through in order to make it CA legal. Rather than buying the '77, I should have bought an early 70's, smog-exempt model instead. I sold the Chevy and bought the 2001 Tundra, extra-cab, 4x4, V8, SR-5. I would keep it if it had anti-lock brakes and a locking rear diff. When I buy a new Toyota truck I'm also looking forward to the latest array of safety and tech features.
06-18-20, 03:30 PM
#90
Lexus Fanatic
One would think that a locking-diff, particularly for RWD models, should be standard in pickups.