• JasSmith
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    692 years ago

    I wish wagons were more popular. They’re great for fitting all the stuff in for the family, but lighter and much better handling. I don’t know why SUVs became the thing, but I wish wagons would be a come-back. A Tesla wagon would be awesome.

    • admiralteal
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      If you’re curious, it is because wagons are classified as passenger vehicles and SUVs are classified as light trucks. Wagons are held to higher emissions/safety standards than SUVs, making them less profitable to produce in the US. So most automakers steer clear. They don’t want to accidentally compete with their own most profitable products by selling a less profitable one that better-matches what consumers need.

      Also fuck Tesla.

    • Semi-Hemi-Demigod
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      172 years ago

      Wagons and minivans - which are great substitutes for SUVs - have a negative stigma because everybody’s parents had one and people don’t want to feel old.

      Hopefully the same thing will happen to SUVs.

        • @ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works
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          2 years ago

          The Mercedes looks tolerable, although it wouldn’t be the car I would choose for that price. The Audi is downright hideous. I would rather pay half as much to get both a Miata for when I want to have fun and a truck for when I need the cargo space.

          • @fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.world
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            12 years ago

            Still more efficient than the same thing in boxy SUV form.

            I was talking to someone last year and doing 100mph in a 5.0 V8 Mustang he was getting better mpg than 70mph in a Kia Soul (about 25). Make an aerodynamic wagon and you’re golden.

      • BarqsHasBite
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        22 years ago

        Huh my parents had a Bronco, don’t like that style. Also had a minivan, very good vehicle that I would get for family life.

    • @Motecuhzoma@lemmy.world
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      92 years ago

      Not quite a wagon but I love my Honda Fit, it sips gas, handles surprisingly well for a car in its price range and it’s amazing how much stuff you can Fit into the little guy

      • BarqsHasBite
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        22 years ago

        My old Mazda protege was basically that with a foot longer trunk. It was perfect size.

    • @EatYouWell@lemmy.world
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      72 years ago

      I’m just glad they’re bringing back small trucks. I don’t want a small-penismobile, I want a vehicle I can throw some lumber and such in on occasion.

      Which is why I love my Hyundai Santa Cruz. Sucker can tow 3500lb but can get 35mpg highway

    • @theyoyomaster@lemmy.world
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      52 years ago

      Aw man I miss my Volvo wagon. I should have never sold it. I would love to get another used one but I would have to pay triple what I sold it for to get it back these days, prices are just insane since they stopped making anything decent years ago.