The ingress and egress of CUVs and SUVs is important because Americans are incredibly fat.

Yeah, but you basically have to lift them an inch or two and market them as a CUV if you want to be able to sell a small wagon.

Boomer here. I love station wagons. They’re great for long trips, carrying stuff and they handle well. All cars purchased so far were hatchbacks save the pickup truck as they have a liftgate like a station wagon, particularly my ‘88 VW Fox Wagon. Balked at the CTS-V wagon due to price. Maybe that’s because of the…

Thing is, compact wagons have about as much room as compact CUVs - sometimes MORE room - while getting better mileage.

Can confirm, I’m 20 and I grew up in the back of a crossover. I hate them with a burning passion. Wagons are the patrician’s choice.

I had 2 friends last year excitedly call me about their new Jeeps.
One bought a compass.
One bought a patriot.
I was very disappointed in them.

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Looks like USA is a very unique market in that regard, but they’re just one oil crisis away from a small car “comeback”

Excuse my ignorance on the subject but doesn’t Europe tend to have smaller roads as opposed to the US and Canada?

Small cars are generally cheaper too, and take up less space Not everyone can afford a giant SUV or a giant parking space.

FCA cheating on sales figures: The only way to explain Compass/Patriot sales after 2008.

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Random Internet Commenter calling Elon Musk a “dimwit” was good for a sensible chuckle. I may have even chortled. Thanks!

That’s pretty much what this article is.

Yes. Full stop.