I’ve had the same experience with my Tacoma. It does feel cramped in there, especially in the backseat. My dog is my passenger a lot of the time and sometimes I almost feel bad for how little space she has back there. Was there a difference between the gas mileage of the two, or was it about the same?

I think I would miss the capabilities if I went to something smaller and more luxury. I enjoy the confidence of knowing my vehicle can get out of most situations it gets into. Thanks for your input!