What is a Pickup Truck?

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A pickup truck is a light-duty cargo vehicle featuring an open cargo bed behind the cab, with the side panels of the cargo area integrated into the cab structure. It combines the comfort of a sedan with a rear cargo compartment, serving as a dual-purpose passenger-cargo vehicle and constituting a significant segment of the automotive market. Pickup trucks are characterized by sedan-like comfort, robust power, and superior cargo capacity and off-road capability compared to sedans. From a technical perspective, pickups can be categorized into Japanese models (Toyota series, Nissan series, Isuzu series, Mazda series, etc.) and American models (GM series, Ford series, etc.). In terms of product grade, they are classified into high-end, mid-range, and entry-level tiers. Structurally, they include standard double-cab pickups, extended-wheelbase large double-cab pickups with lengthened cargo beds, extended-cab pickups, mid-size double-cab pickups, heavy-duty single-cab and compact single-cab pickups primarily designed for cargo, and van-style pickups (i.e., multi-purpose off-road vehicles or economy SUVs).