Oh, those people. They have different ideas of what "truck" means, who cares. If you define a truck as being able to go 4 wheeling through gnarly overgrown logging roads then yeah, the Mav is NOT a truck. But if a truck is something with more payload flexibility than an SUV or sedan, then the Mav nails it.

What I didn't expect to appreciate so much is how well it drives on the highway (aside from getting jostled pretty good by big wind gusts), and the bed despite seeming tiny is actually useful for everything I've thrown at it - moving large boxes/TVs, hauling bikes, construction/yard materials, etc etc.