Trucks have gotten too tall recently. I’m not sure exactly why. The offroading packages lift the body, so you’d think they could lower the cabs to the old height. Also, fuel economy has been stuck for decades despite most shutting off engine cylinders, and including all sorts of other fuel saving gizmos.

Having said that, modern trucks have much better visibility than other body styles. The rear view mirrors are placed lower, greatly reducing blindspots beside the truck, and the backup cameras are higher off the ground, providing a better angle.

As for parking, fitting an American sports car in a spot is almost as much of a crap shoot as fitting a full sized truck.

As for the masculinity digs, well, it’s my wife’s truck. We’re both extremely concerned about climate change, but there is no reasonable alternative on the market. It’s not like the cybertruck is shipping or dealerships carry smaller engine trucks any more. Heck, they don’t even make small diesel trucks any more, and the EPA was blocking sales of the larger diesels the last time we were shopping. (Small diesel trucks had much lower CO2 emissions than gas trucks, but they have a less popular acceleration curve.)

There’s a lot of ignorant prejudice in this thread.