It’s an unfortunate result of generations of inbreeding.

I don't remember where I saw it, but trucks are getting bigger due to some weird emissions loophole where larger vehicles can just be less efficient.

Happens to most car models that live that long. Making a new generation better and bigger every time means that you gotta come up with smaller alternatives to slot below. Modern maverick is probably closer in size, esp if it wasn't for modern safety and styling.

If you have some spare time it's kinda fun looking at those situations on carsized or just comparing yourself. Modern Honda City for example is almost the same size as a three generations old Civic sedan.