I mean, many people live in areas that experience some pretty rough winters, and AWD is a welcome layer of security in an inexpensive entry-level car.

The Model T is such an interesting and inspired answer. 

Who hurt you?

Their colors follow the same theme - “Torred,” “Destroyer Gray,” “White Knuckle,” “Contusion Blue”

Indeed. This was about the cheapest way to get into a new car with three rows. As basic, functional transportation with absolutely no pretense of glamor or emotional engagement, I think it served its purpose quite well.

That is a refreshingly positive take and I support your outlook 🤙🏽

This is more of an overall body style than a particular model, but I guess the BMW X6 started the trend of fastback crossovers.

I've seen quite a few built Samurais, but it's rare that I've seen a Tracker/Sidekick out here in Georgia. 

The Suzuki Sidekick/Geo Tracker

I rented an Aston Martin off of Turo a couple of years ago, and the owner came and picked me up in his Continental. He had several exotic cars including a Rolls-Royce Ghost, a BMW i8, a Lamborghini Huracan, and a Ferrari 458.

I have such a deep, passionate distaste for this thing. From its looks, to its driving feel, to its lazy, stupid name which is just two buzzwords smashed together, neither of which represent anything about this sad, shitty car.

The Chevrolet Spark Activ and any other version of these entry-level compact “crossovers.” They answer a question that few are really asking, they’re usually bought by people who just need something to drive and likely don’t really care about cars, and thus don’t necessarily maintain them well.

Good points. I just remember this standing out to me at the time because Dodge + Lotus seemed like an unconventional collaboration, especially for such an early stab at the electric sports car concept.

This kind of weirdness reminds me of the 2009 Dodge Circuit EV concept - an electric sports car based on the Lotus Europa of all things.

Glad to be enjoying some benefits of Carmax’s success. I just sold my car for several thousand more than any other place I looked into, including the dealer group I work for, Carvana, and Vroom.

Holy hell.

You’re not wrong, but there’s no denying their popularity, for better or for worse. 

Those shortfalls are all valid, but these types of vehicles are also very much “style over substance.” 

It sure did, so I’m curious as to why the ZDX didn’t catch on the same way the X6 did, or why Acura hasn’t revisited this segment since given the growth in popularity of this body style. 

The Acura ZDX was pretty early with the fastback crossover trend (I refuse to call them “coupes”) but it didn’t manage to leave its mark, and now it seems like every company has a swoopy version of their crossover offerings.