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You are not getting an accurate picture of consumer preference, because the segment of the consumer base demanding small vehicles is not having its needs met.

There are way more than enough small vehicles to choose from. You’re just wrong on this one.

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Rivalarrival@lemmy.today ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
Nothing as small as was common in the 90’s. Regulatory standards and manufacturer preference - not consumer demand - is forcing vehicles to be larger.

You can’t even get an S10 or Ranger sized pickup anymore.

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- helenslunch@feddit.nl ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  
  Nothing as small as was common in the 90’s.
  
  Sure we do. Ever seen a Smart car? A Mini? Honda Fit? Chevy Spark? Mazda 2? etc.
  
  Regulatory standards and manufacturer preference - not consumer demand - is forcing vehicles to be larger.
  
  It’s all of the above.
  
  What regulatory standards are preventing more manufacturers from selling sedans and hatchbacks?
  
  You can’t even get an S10 or Ranger sized pickup anymore.
  
  Sure you can. Look up Ford Maverick.
  
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  - Rivalarrival@lemmy.today ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    Maverick is 7 inches longer, 4 inches wider, and 5 inches taller than a 1990’s Ranger.
    
    CAFE standards favor the larger footprint.
    
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    helenslunch@feddit.nl ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    
    Despite that, the Ranger’s bed is 20 inches longer than the Maverick’s.
    
    Because they have 4 doors. That’s not part of any CAFE standard.
    
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