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The average car purchased in 2023 emits higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO₂) than its 2013 equivalent. This is due to the large proportion of SUVs in the mix, which tend to be bigger and heavier. (english.elpais.com)
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[–] [email protected] 20 points 10 months ago (3 children)

The worst crossover I saw is the Ford Ecosport. It is basically a Ford Fiesta with higher suspension. It has nothing to do with a SUV, it is small, has 0 towing capacity, is 3000lbs, has a 3 cylinders engine, cost 30'000$ (in canada). The most useless and expensive thing. A Fiesta was half the price for essentially the same frame/car.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 10 months ago

They took a Fiesta and made it heavier with worse handling. And they do it with every car now. It’s infuriating.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Honestly? I kind of liked the concept of it. I always thought it looked hideous (I mean, it IS a Ford...) but the size and height seemed good.

Also, I think that was mostly geared toward non-US markets where having the extra seats and the like are good but people don't want to drive a hotel room on wheels.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That actually sounds pretty good to me. If the rear seats go down so I can put bigger stuff in the back, that's a huge advantage over the weird trunk angles you have to work with in a sedan. I don't need to tow anything, but a slightly higher ride is useful when I'm going out in the woods and need to clear rocks in the middle of the unmaintained road.

Except the price. That's unnecessary.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The ecosport has neither trunk room nor rear leg room. The only way to get any amount of space is to put the rear seats down then you can fit some things.

Height is an advantage, but length is still surprisingly short. Plus ya know, no rear passenger room.