Who wants to see a modern Chrysler Poplar?

  • supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz
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    2 days ago

    full size SUVs are almost as boring as full size Pickups yawn

    Boring to drive, prone to rollover, a pain in the ass to park, completely impractical rear sidedoors compared to a minivan, terrible situational awareness because of purposefully limited sight lines and horrendous gas mileage/efficiency…

    • TheCelticPirate@lemmy.world
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      Seriously. I literally can’t tell the difference between this, a Wagoneer, Expedition, Suburban…

      If you need a bunch of interior space for people or cargo, get a station wagon or van. They are way safer and more practical.

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      Sadly the poor sight lines are largely a result of safety regulations, so it’s not going away.

      Take a look at an A pillar from 1993 vs 2003. They’re much larger now for rollover protection, but also to distribute force around the passenger area in a frontal impact.

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        Sadly the poor sight lines are largely a result of safety regulations, so it’s not going away.

        No, the regulations in this case are a way of papering over a fundamental design flaw in what priorities to focus on in deciding on the best shape for a vehicle.