That was my impression too. Is the interior alone worth that price point, plus the inevitable German maintenance costs? I don’t think so— thus the Stinger’s greatest advantage: a lack of the brand tax, and reliability that will either be better than BMWs or at least covered by that awesome KIA warranty.

The people who think free trade is bad won’t understand why you’re showing them this article.

They got beat by a bunch of Koreans who are far better at building cars.

When people tell you Free Trade is Bad, show them this.

Hook up any truck to a trailer that is 100% of the trucks tow rating and you are an epic accident waiting to happen.

“What more did I have to lose by using the car to learn some welding?”

If a Frontier can tow a 240-280Z...

Same. I don’t want a big ass full-size truck. I want a mid-size (hell really want a compact) but I currently drive a 08 Dakota that can tow 7000 with its 290hp/320LbFt V8. If you tell me a newer Ranger will tow 7500 and have 270hp/310LbFt out of a turbo 4 which for $500 people are tuning an extra 20-25% out of…

Here is my 2015 V6 towing what used to be my 2006 Mustang. It didn’t tow it like an HD truck would have, but it didn’t struggle that much getting up to speed, and it had no problems managing that speed once it reached it.

Just remember Turbos don’t like low Rpms. If you plan on towing a lot NA is the way to go.

No word on fuel economy yet.  I’m very interested to see how the blown four, automatic and midsize truck package all interact.  That’s what really makes the difference on daily-ing a truck - how much it costs to keep it fed.

Its not just a car.  There is a trailer, extra parts, fuel, tires, and tools.  trailer weight adds up fast.

I like the idea of the Ranger returning to production, but is it a compact pickup or is it another midsize - nearly the same size as the F150 was 25 years ago?

What’s the difference between H20i and a hardware store?

“Driver spinning wheels - $70"

Former single parent here ... (still a parent, but no longer single)

Get it all, SHO and go! https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/729831922/overview/

These requirements are extremely difficult and conflicting, but I’m thinking a Wrangler Unlimited would fit the bill. You’ll soon fall into the cult of Jeep, and will not love anything else (except maybe your kids). For the construction stuff, I’d leave a few shillings leftover to get a very basic trailer.

Correct. I honestly feel like it would be a deliberate rain on Toyota’s parade if they debuted it at the same time, and it would be such an epic troll job I would have to respect it.

Mostly good points. You aren’t wrong about the fanbois being a primary force in the hype, but I do believe Toyota is somewhat responsible. Bringing it to Goodwood? Releasing the NASCAR version? And now they are saying if enough people ask for a manual, they will make it because, in their own words: “There is…