tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post6459046380662904673..comments2024-03-24T20:30:55.379-07:00Comments on Subcompact Culture - The small car blog: Small cars and short memories: American consumers return to large vehicles in JulyAndy Lilienthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-12236556405245972922010-08-09T18:52:07.189-07:002010-08-09T18:52:07.189-07:00A lot of people who buy large vehicles do so as a ...A lot of people who buy large vehicles do so as a personal choice rather than those who buy a large vehicle out of necessity. It is always easy to spot the difference between the two groups of large car buyers when gasoline spikes in cost as the personal choice group runs away from their suv's to fuel efficient cars!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-5675814955672791562010-08-06T18:29:40.370-07:002010-08-06T18:29:40.370-07:00I'm not sure, but I'll guess! Cause that&#...I'm not sure, but I'll guess! Cause that's fun. :3<br /><br />I doubt they think they're getting gas guzzlers. Most of the SUVs out now get better gas mileage than the same model years ago. They're probably being told how GOOD the gas mileage on those new SUVs are now.<br /><br />Also, SUVs are just large hatchbacks. They are more practical for every day use than, say, a sedan. They look more rugged than sedans too. Maybe people keep coming to them for those reasons?<br /><br />And keep in mind most Americans are families with kids. Subcompact and compact cars generally do not mix well with children. (Unless you have only 1 child. In which case it might work.)<br /><br />I know most SUVs now use car engines, or have chassis that are based on cars. <br /><br />What I'm curious to know is would a mid-size SUV sell? One that gets the same gas mileage as mid-sized sedans, but has the rugged looks and interior practicality of an SUV?<br /><br />Would people buy it? I think they might. <br /><br />I know I would. Because I'd like something bigger than a compact, but not giant full sized SUV or sedan. But every in the mid-sized range is a sedan, which is useless for me.D2Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374465069395396071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-60581458724116907142010-08-06T16:28:53.730-07:002010-08-06T16:28:53.730-07:00I agree, Craig. At least they're selling somet...I agree, Craig. At least they're selling <i>something!</i>Andy Lilienthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-47393523776870412672010-08-05T11:47:38.196-07:002010-08-05T11:47:38.196-07:00Whether or not the percentages are up there's ...Whether or not the percentages are up there's also a couple things to look at. The numbers for the larger vehicles <i>are</i> still low and it's good to see that people are willing to spend money again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00528270682079342971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-87644390628322706602010-08-05T11:45:22.692-07:002010-08-05T11:45:22.692-07:00A lot of these big gas guzzlers are very unnecessa...A lot of these big gas guzzlers are very unnecessary. It's puzzling to drive through a parking lot and seem some 5 foot tall female jumping down from some huge "mount everest" with wheels. It's no wonder we always get the short end of the stick when it comes to small cars. I'm amazed to see the variety of small cars Asia, Europe, and other parts of the world get. I also think the obesity epidemic over here plays a part as well. Pretty lame if you ask me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com