This. So. Much. This.

So rollover standards increase, meaning A, B, and C pillars get bigger.

Yeah, and it’s been interesting on a few product launches over the past few years (e.g. Ford Escape, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Wagoneer), that the marketing materials touts bigger windows/better outward visibility. The Chevy Camaro is still available for those who prefer the cocoon-effect.

1st: People died and that is horrific. However, this is how we end up with A, B, and C pillars the size of utility poles and beltlines up to our eyebrows. In the current standards, there doesn’t seem to be a sanity check on crash standards versus (the lack of) outward visibility/blind spots.

You’re right about the poor fuel economy. Isn’t Jeep going to announce specifics of the PHEV versions of this later this summer?

The good thing is that the outward visibility in that thing is so terrible, not even the driver can see out of it.

Fun fact: the SC430 is the last car sold in the U.S. with a cassette deck.

And you could get one with a stick and a supercharger.

The Yaris... unless you talk like a pirate. If so, it’s the best.

The PHEV one is especially awesome.

Sketchy public charging* is largely a U.S. problem. Europe and China don’t have this issue to the extent we do.

Just like Sideshow Bob.

I agree with you. An EV would work well for a good amount of rural carriers too.

You’re right. The Tennessee-built ID.4 qualifies.

Yup. 22 miles. 500 stops. 14 mph.

Also being a convertible will make readability of the screens even tougher.

Good for you, Polestar. I love this.

As others have posted, this has been a long time coming. It’s like moving from a mechanical pocket watch to a Timex. Fewer folks are needed for assembly. Jobs are one reason why the Europeans jumped and started pushing for so many battery factories over the past few years (the other being the environmental policy). We…

And for those of you who prefer denial, Automotive News is hosting a webcast called “Learn tactics you can use to get EV-minded shoppers to consider other vehicles in your inventory.” (Seriously, this popped up in my inbox this morning). Here it is verbatim:

To me, it’s not about the payback, but rather a PHEV with 30+ miles of range lets one drive on electric most days with all the benefits of instant electric torque, smoothness, quiet, etc., and then when taken on a long road trip, it’s a quick, reliable stop for gas and onward.