re: Why can't we get a compact, 4 cylinder diesel pickup here in the US?

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I have no need for a large pickup. I do a ton of smaller projects though that a compact truck would be perfect.

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Actually you just described about 90% of the owners of F250s, 2500s, etc... Unless you are hauling heaving stuff or towing heavy dual axle trailers or horse/cattle an F250 with diesel is overkill and it isn't close and I drive one.

I avoid the mud and potential issues of getting stuck because I know the damn thing is heavy. No I am not interested in driving down the highway listening to huge all terrain tires grinding away on the pavement just in case I get in the mud one day. I have a Honda Rubicon for that shite..

Most people I know that have F250s or larger type diesel trucks don't realize they can probably pull their boat with an SUV all day long. I lived overseas for several years and many of the higher performance cars were 2 liter turbo diesels... NOT gas. They hauled arse. A smaller diesel for smaller/lighter trucks would be a very good combination for most truck people.