▲ 1089 ▼ It’s time for Americans to embrace small cars (arstechnica.com) submitted 2 years ago by boem@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world 441 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] SpeedLimit55@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Flat places still have sand, dirt, rocks, mud, and snow. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] foo@programming.dev 6 points 2 years ago (2 children) In WWII the Willie's jeep was basically unstoppable and it is about 1/4 the size of the monster trucks that Americans need to drive to get KFC permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Its kinda sad that thr jeep cherokee sport was kinda the perfect size for what it did and was the size of a nisaan cube. Now compare a 2001 jeep cherokee sport to a fucking rubicon. Seriously why the hell are modern vehicles so fucking large compared to the first SUVs even. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] grue@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) The old Cherokee was small, but I think calling it the same size as a Nissan Cube is a stretch squish. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Given the fact I parked next to one the other day, theyre about the same size. The Cube is a bit taller and the Cherokee is somewhat longer. Though most of the added length is due to the Engine compartment. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] grue@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Well, TIL. Still, I think the extra length of the Cherokee "counts" more than the extra height of the Cube, especially since a Cherokee actually intended to be used off-road (with 4x4, bigger tires, etc.) would be taller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago Not denying that, I was moreso just comparing a modern car to an old SUV. permalink fedilink source parent [–] SpeedLimit55@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I know, my car is a Subaru Crosstrek which is basically a lifted AWD hatchback. It comfortably holds 4 adults and bikes, kayaks, cargo basket with whatever thanks to a hitch and roof rack. Similar ground clearance to much larger vehicles. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] foo@programming.dev 6 points 2 years ago (2 children) In WWII the Willie's jeep was basically unstoppable and it is about 1/4 the size of the monster trucks that Americans need to drive to get KFC permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Its kinda sad that thr jeep cherokee sport was kinda the perfect size for what it did and was the size of a nisaan cube. Now compare a 2001 jeep cherokee sport to a fucking rubicon. Seriously why the hell are modern vehicles so fucking large compared to the first SUVs even. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] grue@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) The old Cherokee was small, but I think calling it the same size as a Nissan Cube is a stretch squish. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Given the fact I parked next to one the other day, theyre about the same size. The Cube is a bit taller and the Cherokee is somewhat longer. Though most of the added length is due to the Engine compartment. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] grue@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Well, TIL. Still, I think the extra length of the Cherokee "counts" more than the extra height of the Cube, especially since a Cherokee actually intended to be used off-road (with 4x4, bigger tires, etc.) would be taller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago Not denying that, I was moreso just comparing a modern car to an old SUV. permalink fedilink source parent [–] SpeedLimit55@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I know, my car is a Subaru Crosstrek which is basically a lifted AWD hatchback. It comfortably holds 4 adults and bikes, kayaks, cargo basket with whatever thanks to a hitch and roof rack. Similar ground clearance to much larger vehicles. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Its kinda sad that thr jeep cherokee sport was kinda the perfect size for what it did and was the size of a nisaan cube. Now compare a 2001 jeep cherokee sport to a fucking rubicon. Seriously why the hell are modern vehicles so fucking large compared to the first SUVs even. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] grue@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) The old Cherokee was small, but I think calling it the same size as a Nissan Cube is a stretch squish. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Given the fact I parked next to one the other day, theyre about the same size. The Cube is a bit taller and the Cherokee is somewhat longer. Though most of the added length is due to the Engine compartment. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] grue@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Well, TIL. Still, I think the extra length of the Cherokee "counts" more than the extra height of the Cube, especially since a Cherokee actually intended to be used off-road (with 4x4, bigger tires, etc.) would be taller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago Not denying that, I was moreso just comparing a modern car to an old SUV. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] grue@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) The old Cherokee was small, but I think calling it the same size as a Nissan Cube is a stretch squish. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Given the fact I parked next to one the other day, theyre about the same size. The Cube is a bit taller and the Cherokee is somewhat longer. Though most of the added length is due to the Engine compartment. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] grue@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Well, TIL. Still, I think the extra length of the Cherokee "counts" more than the extra height of the Cube, especially since a Cherokee actually intended to be used off-road (with 4x4, bigger tires, etc.) would be taller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago Not denying that, I was moreso just comparing a modern car to an old SUV. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Given the fact I parked next to one the other day, theyre about the same size. The Cube is a bit taller and the Cherokee is somewhat longer. Though most of the added length is due to the Engine compartment. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] grue@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Well, TIL. Still, I think the extra length of the Cherokee "counts" more than the extra height of the Cube, especially since a Cherokee actually intended to be used off-road (with 4x4, bigger tires, etc.) would be taller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago Not denying that, I was moreso just comparing a modern car to an old SUV. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] grue@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Well, TIL. Still, I think the extra length of the Cherokee "counts" more than the extra height of the Cube, especially since a Cherokee actually intended to be used off-road (with 4x4, bigger tires, etc.) would be taller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago Not denying that, I was moreso just comparing a modern car to an old SUV. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago Not denying that, I was moreso just comparing a modern car to an old SUV. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SpeedLimit55@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I know, my car is a Subaru Crosstrek which is basically a lifted AWD hatchback. It comfortably holds 4 adults and bikes, kayaks, cargo basket with whatever thanks to a hitch and roof rack. Similar ground clearance to much larger vehicles. permalink fedilink source parent