The compact truck segment is an interesting space right now. Ford dominates with the Maverick, but the only other competitor right now, the Santa Cruz, has done so poorly that Hyundai has reportedly decided to pull the plug on it after the 2026 model year. There have been rumors about Toyota and Chevrolet considering their own entries into the market. And one unique compact truck that is actually happening, the Slate Pickup, is planning to reach customers before the end of this year, but only as an electric two-door, no-frills vehicle designed to undercut the Maverick.
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