Glossary / General

short bed

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A short bed is a type of truck with a smaller cargo area. It's easier to drive and park in tight spaces compared to trucks with longer beds.

Technical Definition

A short bed refers to a pickup truck with a shorter cargo area, making it easier to maneuver in tight spaces, such as parking garages. This design can offer better handling and ease of use in urban environments.

Hear It Discussed

"It's a five speed. And it's a short bed. Gotcha."
#2624: How to Know if You Have a Cracked Head The Best of Car Talk 19:51

"Okay, that's a 23 model T C cab truck. So it looks like a big letter C on the door on the side. And it's a, it's a pickup because it's got the short bed, a ton truck, which is a TT has a like an..."
Talking About Car Repair on this Live Call In Car Talk Show Under The Hood show 15:10

"Like even a regular full half ton truck with the short bed is like I have to leave the tailgate down."
Small Trucks Are the Perfect Size for Nobody: 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Talking Cars (MP3) 03:52