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by alexlrobertson 2559 days ago
Other than converting the trunk and passenger area into a cargo area, this hardly classifies as a truck. It appears that little was done to improve the vehicles handling off-road. The wheels and tires look to be stock meaning no gains in traction. No mention of suspension or ground clearance which means it will still be limited to fairly well groomed and paved roads. But as I'm familiar with Simone's content so I'm aware this is pretty tongue in cheek.
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A truck a motor vehicle with a design usage primarily for transporting cargo. Off-road capabilities are completely irrelevant.
Many of the work trucks I see on the road, actually being used for work with stuff in the bed, are 2wd. They still count as trucks.
Do you really need off road performance to drive around San Francisco these days?
Well as someone with a Mini Cooper with low-profile run-flat tires, I can tell you that SF potholes will destroy road cars. I’ve had two (expensive) tires ruined, and it started rattling like hell from all the shocks soon after we got it. Maybe full off-road with a lift kit is overkill, but sometimes I wonder.