Reverse lookup · under 5.5 ft
Trucks with a short bed
Mid-size and unibody pickups — beds below a 5.5 ft category. 11 models across 9 makes on record, measuring 52.1"–61.7" inside.
Short / compact
under 5.5 ft
11 models · 9 makes
A bed category is a bracket, not a measurement. Trucks inside it differ by an inch or more — measure yours before buying anything cut to length.
Every pickup with a short bed
Grouped by make, with the exact bed name and inside length on record. Tap a truck for its full bed history by generation.
Chevrolet · 1
| Model | Bed | Length | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5.2 ft | 5'2" | 61.7" |
| 〃 | 5.1 ft | 5'1" | 61.1" |
GMC · 2
| Model | Bed | Length | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon | 5.2 ft (short box) | 5'2" | 61.7" |
| 〃 | 5 ft (short box) | 5'1" | 61.1" |
| Hummer EV Pickup | 5 ft | 5'0" | 60.1" |
Honda · 1
| Model | Bed | Length | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline | 5.0 ft | 5'0" | 60" |
Hyundai · 1
| Model | Bed | Length | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | 4.3 ft | 4'4" | 52.1" |
Jeep · 1
| Model | Bed | Length | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiator | 5 ft | 5'0" | 60.3" |
Nissan · 1
| Model | Bed | Length | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | 5 ft | 5'0" | 59.5" |
Rivian · 1
| Model | Bed | Length | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1T | 4.5 ft | 4'6" | 54" |
Toyota · 1
| Model | Bed | Length | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma | 5 ft | 5'1" | 60.5" |
Other bed sizes
Most models are sold in more than one length, so a truck you are looking at here often appears under another category too.
Short / compact — frequently asked
Which trucks have a short bed?
11 models across 9 makes are on record with a bed in this category, measuring between 52.1 and 61.7 inches inside. The full list is above, grouped by make. Most manufacturers offer more than one bed per model, so a truck can appear in more than one category.
Is a short bed the same on every truck?
No — and this is the trap. The category is a marketing bracket, not a measurement, and the trucks in this one actually span 52.1 to 61.7 inches. Covers are engineered per truck within the category, so buy for your exact make, model and year rather than for the bracket alone.
What tonneau cover fits a short bed?
Every cover type is made in this size, so the category rules nothing out. What decides the choice is how you use the bed: how much security you need, how often you want the bed fully open, and whether the truck lives outside. Pick your truck on the fitment checker to see the covers actually built for it.
How do I confirm which bed I have?
Measure inside the bed, along the floor, from the bulkhead to the inside of the closed tailgate. Do not go by the brochure name or the badge — the same model year is often sold with two or three bed lengths depending on cab, and the cab is what usually decides which one you got.
