https://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford...t-look-review/
Ford Maverick - compact pickup with 40mpg and Hybrid coming standard. Oh, and it's $26k.
It's a unibody truck so towing is low at 2,000lbs for the hybrid but can be optioned up to 4,000lbs with the larger engine and AWD.
This looks like it would be more than enough for 90% of truck owners, especially with the 4,000lbs towing option. Enough to tow all ones toys, RVs, etc. while still getting excellent fuel efficiency. I'm sure the larger non-hybrid powertrain isn't going to be getting 40 MPG but it'll probably still be excellent.
I'll be in the market in a year or two and I like this.. a lot. Gets better fuel efficiency than my wifes civic, isn't absurdly large like current full size trucks, doesn't cost $40k+, and offers all the truck functionality I would use without the functionality I wouldn't.
Thoughts?