Manufacturers are compelled
Manufacturers are compelled to up-size vehicles in the quest of superior crash test ratings and occupant safety. I agree with you in finding greater utility and every-day driving comfort and ease in a smaller pick up. Ford's hedging on the re issue of the Ranger due to increased demand for the F 150 car-truck. Dodge is out, Chevy has one or two smallish trucks with Nissan and Toyota holding up the segment. They don't have to build a small truck to corner the majority of the U.S. 1/2 ton market. I havn't heard or read anything from Honda indicating a larger Ridgeline. however, I can guarantee you that the new Ridgeline will not be smaller. For one thing Ridgeline is a crew-cab-car-truck. It will remain in that niche. Cheers!