We Need to Talk About Truck Design Right Now Before It's Too Late

[Chris]

I have to say I agree with this article 100%:
https://jalopnik.com/we-need-to-talk-about-truck-design-right-now-before-its-1830860270

I don't know what's going on with the grilles on modern trucks, but they seem to keep getting bigger and more stupid looking.

This 2020 Chevy Silverado front end looks horrendous:

As does the grill on this F350!

Anyone else think they're going overboard with the new truck designs, or is it just me?

 

[derekmac]

:vomiton22je:

 

[Chris]

This is really funny though... because I noticed that cars and trucks keep getting bigger, but parking spots keep getting smaller.

 

[ElectricWizard]

I agree 100%. It's almost like it's a contest to see who can design the ugliest truck.

This is really funny though... because I noticed that cars and trucks keep getting bigger, but parking spots keep getting smaller.

This is so accurate in Portland :risas3:. Everyone want's a big truck or SUV to drive around town, yet parking is just awful, thus making it worse.

 

[Chris]

This is so accurate in Portland :risas3:. Everyone want's a big truck or SUV to drive around town, yet parking is just awful, thus making it worse.

It's the same down here in Salem. The parking spots are so friggin' tiny that I see all these full size trucks taking up more than one spot, or parking so tight that they can barely open their doors. It's amusing for sure, but if I was a truck owner, I'd be livid!

 

[Starrs]

I agree 100%. It's almost like it's a contest to see who can design the ugliest truck.


This is so accurate in Portland :risas3:. Everyone want's a big truck or SUV to drive around town, yet parking is just awful, thus making it worse.

Chevy is def winning with the new stuff they are going with. The grills are ugly

 

[801 Driver]

I would suspect some of the design engineers have angry bird grills. Now they are trying to make a name for themselves where they work.

 

[Mr. Bills]

I have to say I agree with this article 100%:
https://jalopnik.com/we-need-to-talk-about-truck-design-right-now-before-its-1830860270

I don't know what's going on with the grilles on modern trucks, but they seem to keep getting bigger and more stupid looking.

This 2020 Chevy Silverado front end looks horrendous:

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As does the grill on this F350!

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Anyone else think they're going overboard with the new truck designs, or is it just me?

Its just you. I think the front end of this truck is the perfect size:

 

[Kiwi TJ]

Its the same over here too....although your guys win when it comes to the size of your trucks and pick-ups.
I squeezed in between a Ford Ranger and brick wall. He had crossed over the parking space line..(not his fault the spaces are not wide enough)
The good thing was the fact that everyone was avoiding the park because once your in it was almost impossible to open the door, you guessed it..I was doorless..I love my Jeep.

 

[Chris]

That's one nice thing about a TJ! It's hard to get door dings when you don't have doors

 

[Kiwi TJ]

That's one nice thing about a TJ! It's hard to get door dings when you don't have doors

….and with no top or doors it takes no time to give it a wash haha

 

[oldb]

I have to say I agree with this article 100%:
https://jalopnik.com/we-need-to-talk-about-truck-design-right-now-before-its-1830860270

I don't know what's going on with the grilles on modern trucks, but they seem to keep getting bigger and more stupid looking.

This 2020 Chevy Silverado front end looks horrendous:

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As does the grill on this F350!

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Anyone else think they're going overboard with the new truck designs, or is it just me?

Almost like they are going back to the aerodynamics of the 60's. What was that definition of insanity again?

B

 

[Chris]

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Almost like they are going back to the aerodynamics of the 60's. What was that definition of insanity again?

B

Haha, it sure would seem that way

 

[fowldarr]

The front end of my truck....

 

[psrivats]

@Chris brilliant article, thanks for sharing. That new Chevy is going to become like the Pontiac Aztek. It's so ridiculous, and every truck generation not only keeps getting bigger but also uglier.

 

[lowranger]

That's one nice thing about a TJ! It's hard to get door dings when you don't have doors

I think is funny. I park my TJ anywhere. About the only thing they are going to hit on my TJ when they park too close and open their door is a rock slider or tire.

 

[Chris]

I think is funny. I park my TJ anywhere. About the only thing they are going to hit on my TJ when they park too close and open their door is a rock slider or tire.

Same here! I call my sliders “door guards”. Anyone who opens their door into them is only going to damage their door!

 

[Squatch]

The front end of my truck....

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Love them corn binders!

 

[lowranger]

Love them corn binders!

Haven't heard that term in a long time! Back in the late 70s when I had my CJ, one guy in our group had an International, and that was his CB handle "Corn Binder".

 

[Squatch]

How about length? It's getting insane...

2019 Ram