So, I heard an argument for getting a truck instead of a car, and while I don't necessarily agree with it, I feel it's worth spreading. 1) Safety - you're more

So, I heard an argument for getting a truck instead of a car, and while I don't necessarily agree with it, I feel it's worth spreading. 1) Safety - you're more likely to survive a major accident in a truck, since you won't be out-sized by every other truck on the road. My take: An annoying argument since it's trucks that created this problem in the first place, but a plethora of trucks are already on the road. 2) Mileage isn't much worse than cars - especially with electric and hybrid options. A hybrid truck can get up to 45 MPG, which is only a bit behind a Prius. The lightning is a bit better than half as efficient as a Model 3, but has a larger battery. My take: This surprised me, especially the hybrid capabilities. But the last truck I drove had a sub-10 MPG, though it was from the 70's. 3) Comfort. There's something to be said for having a larger body vehicle when it comes to providing for basic creature comforts. My take: Can confirm. Especially as I age, getting into a (non-lifted) truck is a lot simpler and less painful than my Prius. 4) Price is on par with cars. The base trim lightning is on par with the base trim of the Hyundai Ionic 6, and less than $10k more than the model 3. My take: Whoa. 5) Raw horsepower. When you need to hit the gas to avoid a problem, you'll get the response. Doubly so with an electric truck. My take: Perhaps a reason the average driver shouldn't get a truck. Am I going to buy a pickup? Probably not. But... I have a better understanding of why some people will.