I think the whole Dieselgate situation forced them to over-correct. Between all the fines, EV development, and having to sink money into Electrify America/Canada, they probably haven’t had the funds to keep their core lineup updated like they should have. 

They have completely different interiors these days. I hadn’t paid any attention to them until now, but prior to 2021, the GM trucks all had the same interior. 

To be fair, the Navigator/Escalade probably don’t share a single interior or exterior component (maybe the windshields?) with the Expedition/Tahoe-Yukon. Even from Tahoe to Yukon, the interiors are RADICALLY different. For the GM SUV’s, this is a recent development. Prior to 2021, they all had VERY similar interiors,…

The interior reminds me of what the Jaguar XJ COULD have been. That wraparound dashboard that continues into the doors is very nice, and does seem very boatlike. Keeping with the nautical/aviation theme Lincoln has going on right now. 

it’s an upscale performance sedan

Did some research to verify, and light bars are not illegal, at least not in California. They just need to have an opaque cover over them when on public roads. Tesla would just rather offload the finishing work to third party installers rather than do a complete job. As FusiliJerry pointed out in his response below,…

Just looked it up. Light bars are NOT illegal (at least in California), they just need to be off and covered when on public roads. Tesla is just half-assing the installation.

I don’t consider RV manufacturers to be OEMs. As for the Colorado lights, I’m wondering if there’s some brightness limit they’re staying under to keep them road legal?

I’m all for shitting on Tesla any day of the week, but this is a non-issue. Light bars ARE illegal for on-road use. No OEM even offers them. Off-road focused vehicles do come with the auxiliary switches for them, but the purchase and installation is up to the owner. 

The old one? Sure, it’s basically just a Lotus Elise with an EV drivetrain swap. It’s already a collectible though, and I think the spirit of this article is NEW cars that will be collectible in 25 years. If you’re talking about the “new” one, then no, it doesn’t count because it doesn’t exist. 

The powertrain and I think the interior are Fiat parts-bin stuff, so I think maintenance and repairs shouldn’t been TOO difficult. The problem comes if it gets crashed and needs body or suspension work. 

True, but there’s also the “lightweight” part. EV’s are very heavy, so the sporty ones have to rely on high horsepower to combat the weight. We don’t have any real 2 door EV sports cars right now, but even the lightest EV that’s considered sporty, the Tesla Model 3 Performance, weighs about 4000 lbs. 

GR86. Lightweight sports cars are not long for this world. In 25 years it’s gonna be even more sought-after than its predecessor, the AE86 Corolla, is now. 

Adding onto the sedan section, if you want a sedan that WON’T bore you to tears, then the Mazda 6 is a great pick. The Mazda 3/CX-30/CX-5/50 all use the same powertrains, so parts will be available for a long time to come even though the 6 is now discontinued.

I’d say companies like Waymo and Cruise are a lot more above-board in their approach to autonomous vehicles. Any and all liability lies squarely with them, since they don’t sell cars to the public, and also file for permits in the areas that they operate. With GM, Ford, Mercedes, and especially Tesla, the liability is…

Not wanting to give Musk money aside, they want an executive class vehicle, and absolutely nothing about the Model 3 is luxurious. In fact, it’s probably the most relentlessly dour and spartan car on sale today. 

The Model S is great for interior space and practicality, but absolutely nothing about that interior says “executive class”. The facelifted version is better, but even the 2020 has a decade-old interior and is going to feel pretty cheap and dated. TBH the original Model S felt a bit cheap inside when it was brand new.…

I bet Mazdas 2.5T would fit in the Miata just fine. They’d just have to retune it for a sportier feel. As it is right now all the torque dies off after 5500 RPM, which is a real bummer if you try to wind the engine out. 

Forget the SUV angle. A factory Safari Miata with a lift, skidplates, mudguards, knobby tires, and plastic fender flares would FLY off dealer lots.

I think the Miata will be fine. With Mazda going upmarket and making vehicles with higher margins, it’s not like they need the Miata to be a huge moneymaker in the first place. They keep it around for the enthusiasts and for the brand image. Compared to all the CX-5/50's and CX-70/90's, losing a couple thousand Miata…