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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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[–] 21 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Wagons and minivans - which are great substitutes for SUVs - have a negative stigma because everybody’s parents had one and people don’t want to feel old.

Hopefully the same thing will happen to SUVs.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (5 children)

    You're probably right but wagons can be cool now.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago*

    The Mercedes looks tolerable, although it wouldn't be the car I would choose for that price. The Audi is downright hideous. I would rather pay half as much to get both a Miata for when I want to have fun and a truck for when I need the cargo space.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Can't really claim better efficiency at that point

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Still more efficient than the same thing in boxy SUV form.

    I was talking to someone last year and doing 100mph in a 5.0 V8 Mustang he was getting better mpg than 70mph in a Kia Soul (about 25). Make an aerodynamic wagon and you're golden.

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