1.   Already the biggest in-class compact pickup, the new Quad Cab adds four full-sized, front-hinged doors.

2.   A compact pickup, its bed full of kids wearing Cowboys T-shirts and holding blue and white banners, slowly circled the lot beside the practice field.

3.   But they are still popular in Europe, where even compact pickups are rare and people like the cargo-carrying versatility that a hatchback offers.

4.   Compact pickups can be quite a bargain on the used-car market, and even brand-new they often cost less than a comparably equipped compact car.

5.   Discounts are already rising on some trucks, such as compact pickups.

6.   First came Nissan, then a flood of others this past year with compact pickups that have four real doors.

7.   Ford still has some catching up to do, because its Ranger compact pickups have yet to offer the extra door.

8.   It is the compact pickup with extended cab, a direct competitor with Ford Ranger.

9.   Last year, the Crew Cab, the first compact pickup with four full doors and a real back seat, came to market.

10.   Many people buy compact pickups because of their low prices and versatility.