Trend of larger cars: for or against
Many new generations of the same car model are larger than the previous one. For this reason we open a place for debate here to give your opinion on this trend of larger cars. So, what do you think? are you for or against?
Larger dimensions mean greater interior space, greater boot capacity and greater confidence on the road, but it also means less ease of parking, greater consumption and less agility in the city.
If manufacturers offer new generations of larger cars to the market it is because there is demand for it. If so, why do we need bigger cars now than before? Or is it that there is less variety of small models and we buy cars larger than what we need? How to manage the two types of uses of a car in the same size: contained dimensions during the work week and larger sizes for weekends and holidays?
Examples:
• The second generations of the BMW X2 in 2024 and the Peugeot 2008 in 2020, significantly larger than the first ones.
• The current generation of the Volkswagen Polo is larger than the first generation of the Volkswagen Golf.
• The second generations of the BMW X2 in 2024 and the Peugeot 2008 in 2020, significantly larger than the first ones.
• The current generation of the Volkswagen Polo is larger than the first generation of the Volkswagen Golf.
Percentage for and against larger cars: 👍12% and 👎88%
Curious to know the trend of opinions elsewhere?
👍11.6% - 👎88.4%
👍6.8% - 👎93.2%
👍8% - 👎92%
👍29.8% - 👎70.2%
👍25% - 👎75%Latest opinions
Yeovil, 19-01-2025 👎
Much harder to park. Take up a lot of space in car parks. People who drive them seem to struggle when parking, turning or manoeuvring their vehicles. My wife is scared of the larger SUV-type vehicles especially when one overtakes or is infront/behind her because it obscures her vision. She also prefers to drive a smaller car and we are now finding it hard to buy a smaller car with all round vision that she feel safe enough to drive. The SUV's, to me, don't seem to have more boot space. We are looking for a car that has good boot space and all the cars foe sale at the moment are big but the boot space seems compromised. I really do think car manufacturers should offer a variety of options.
Much harder to park. Take up a lot of space in car parks. People who drive them seem to struggle when parking, turning or manoeuvring their vehicles. My wife is scared of the larger SUV-type vehicles especially when one overtakes or is infront/behind her because it obscures her vision. She also prefers to drive a smaller car and we are now finding it hard to buy a smaller car with all round vision that she feel safe enough to drive. The SUV's, to me, don't seem to have more boot space. We are looking for a car that has good boot space and all the cars foe sale at the moment are big but the boot space seems compromised. I really do think car manufacturers should offer a variety of options.
Singapore, 19-01-2025 👍
Yes, I like larger cars.
Yes, I like larger cars.
Norwich , 18-01-2025 👎
Far too big, won’t fit into car parking spaces or domestic garages.
Far too big, won’t fit into car parking spaces or domestic garages.
southampton, 18-01-2025 👎
It is undesirable and unnecessary, increasing costs, insurance, pollution,
It is undesirable and unnecessary, increasing costs, insurance, pollution,
Bergen, 16-01-2025 👎
Egoistic, shameless, wasteful, ruthless, unpractical, dangerous, ...
Egoistic, shameless, wasteful, ruthless, unpractical, dangerous, ...
Northwich, 14-01-2025 👎
Harder to park, more dangerous on narrow roads, less economical due to weight & aerodynamics, more expensive, parked cars take up more space on the roadside. Not enough small cars to choose from. My current car is 4m long but I would prefer smaller - around 3.5m with well-thought-out seating like the Honda Jazz, roof rails - a real city car/utility vehicle which will carry all my shopping & diy purchases.
Harder to park, more dangerous on narrow roads, less economical due to weight & aerodynamics, more expensive, parked cars take up more space on the roadside. Not enough small cars to choose from. My current car is 4m long but I would prefer smaller - around 3.5m with well-thought-out seating like the Honda Jazz, roof rails - a real city car/utility vehicle which will carry all my shopping & diy purchases.
Memphis TN USA, 14-01-2025 👎
Wasteful and unnecessary.
Wasteful and unnecessary.
Holbeach, 13-01-2025 👍
US automobiles of the late 1950s and early 1960s were pretty large, front bench seats were the norm and also gigantic trunks that would swallow up luggage, the 1960s Suez crisis brought about smaller vehicles but people could only buy what was on offer at the time, companies did not listen to the consumers and lost out the the foreign imports of the time, people do want larger cars as it increases safety margins and comfort is key if you spend many hours behind the wheel or as a passenger. just because a car is bigger does not mean it must have a V8 engine when a 1.8 or 2.0 motor is more than adequate.
US automobiles of the late 1950s and early 1960s were pretty large, front bench seats were the norm and also gigantic trunks that would swallow up luggage, the 1960s Suez crisis brought about smaller vehicles but people could only buy what was on offer at the time, companies did not listen to the consumers and lost out the the foreign imports of the time, people do want larger cars as it increases safety margins and comfort is key if you spend many hours behind the wheel or as a passenger. just because a car is bigger does not mean it must have a V8 engine when a 1.8 or 2.0 motor is more than adequate.
Birmingham UK, 07-01-2025 👎
No. It’s a waste of materials and increases weight unnecessarily.
No. It’s a waste of materials and increases weight unnecessarily.
Gloucester , 07-01-2025 👎
Larger cars mean less s-ace on the roads and therefore make them busier.
Larger cars mean less s-ace on the roads and therefore make them busier.
luton uk, 06-01-2025 👎
My garage is not very generous so my ideal car length size is about 4.2 to 4.3 metres. my current car is a 2016 golf mk 7 and is an ideal size.
My garage is not very generous so my ideal car length size is about 4.2 to 4.3 metres. my current car is a 2016 golf mk 7 and is an ideal size.
Geneva, 06-01-2025 👎
Bad trend. Larger cars take up more space and consume more energy. Would be nice to get back to lower, sleeker and narrower designs.
Bad trend. Larger cars take up more space and consume more energy. Would be nice to get back to lower, sleeker and narrower designs.
Gooik Belgium, 06-01-2025 👎
I am against this trend. As our roads fill up more and more, buying a bigger car, taking up more space and using more fuel is contadictory to me. I'm an avid practical car buyer. But this segment is being withheld of dynamic cars. Because why buy a small practical car with a bit more oomph, when you can easily buy a bigger more powerful car. Most off all I despise the rise of SUV's. Because not only do they take up more space, they block visibility for actual cars because of their increased height. And the extra feeling of safety is out the window because it makes people take more risks and be less aware of their surroundings, because THEY feel safer.
I am against this trend. As our roads fill up more and more, buying a bigger car, taking up more space and using more fuel is contadictory to me. I'm an avid practical car buyer. But this segment is being withheld of dynamic cars. Because why buy a small practical car with a bit more oomph, when you can easily buy a bigger more powerful car. Most off all I despise the rise of SUV's. Because not only do they take up more space, they block visibility for actual cars because of their increased height. And the extra feeling of safety is out the window because it makes people take more risks and be less aware of their surroundings, because THEY feel safer.
Southwold uk, 05-01-2025 👎
My garage stays the same size.
My garage stays the same size.
hamburg, 05-01-2025 👎
Nein aus sicherheits und Umwelt/resourcen Gründen.
Nein aus sicherheits und Umwelt/resourcen Gründen.
Bognor Regis, 04-01-2025 👎
Very bad for greening the environment - a smaller car should be easily sufficient for most journeys.
Very bad for greening the environment - a smaller car should be easily sufficient for most journeys.
Birmingham, 04-01-2025 👎
Against. Like to keep my car in my garage when not in use and overnight. Only about 5 cars that will fit in. Public car park spaces not designed for the larger cars now.
Against. Like to keep my car in my garage when not in use and overnight. Only about 5 cars that will fit in. Public car park spaces not designed for the larger cars now.
Northampton, 03-01-2025 👎
No- makes parking more difficult uases more material
No- makes parking more difficult uases more material
Aalter, 02-01-2025 👎
It makes it only more difficult to navigate in city streets and to find adaquate (safe) parking spots. Constructors should focus on creating more interior space within the same external dimensions (like Skoda or Tesla does).
It makes it only more difficult to navigate in city streets and to find adaquate (safe) parking spots. Constructors should focus on creating more interior space within the same external dimensions (like Skoda or Tesla does).
Marseille, 02-01-2025 👎
no: I want to get my car in the garage, and into small parking spaces. The small the more economical, in general
no: I want to get my car in the garage, and into small parking spaces. The small the more economical, in general
Hong Kong, 02-01-2025 👎
the space in cities isn't growing, neither are we - human beings - so why are the cars getting bigger and bigger? Doesn't make sense.
the space in cities isn't growing, neither are we - human beings - so why are the cars getting bigger and bigger? Doesn't make sense.
bristol, 01-01-2025 👎
our streets are congested...parking often a problem...
our streets are congested...parking often a problem...
hull, 31-12-2024 👎
My garage hasn't got bigger! Even budget small cars like a Sandero are too wide to go comfortably in a 'no trucks' lane.
My garage hasn't got bigger! Even budget small cars like a Sandero are too wide to go comfortably in a 'no trucks' lane.
London, England, 30-12-2024 👎
Against as I can't enlarge my garage and my current 2019 car only just fits.
Against as I can't enlarge my garage and my current 2019 car only just fits.
Port Elizabeth, 28-12-2024 👎
The new 2024 VW Tiguan feels larger than the 21 model due to higher bonnet line, higher door panels and smaller windows. I don't like it as much and prefer the older model.
The new 2024 VW Tiguan feels larger than the 21 model due to higher bonnet line, higher door panels and smaller windows. I don't like it as much and prefer the older model.