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: 👍10.3% and 👎89.7%
Curious to know the trend of opinions elsewhere?
👍11% - 👎89%
👍8.3% - 👎91.7%
👍8.3% - 👎91.7%
👍28.1% - 👎71.9%
👍25.4% - 👎74.6%Latest opinions
Birmingham, 14-11-2026 👎
There is still a big market for the size of cars that were made in the 90s earlier 2000s.
There is still a big market for the size of cars that were made in the 90s earlier 2000s.
Worcester, 13-11-2026 👎
parking has never been easier with all the extra camera and sensor features but in the UK getting in and out of the car in parking spaces especially supermarkets is impossible. we need taller, longer and narrower car choices.
parking has never been easier with all the extra camera and sensor features but in the UK getting in and out of the car in parking spaces especially supermarkets is impossible. we need taller, longer and narrower car choices.
Birgu, Malta, 12-11-2026 👎
Smaller cars are better
Smaller cars are better
Basingstoke, 12-11-2026 👎
Cars are becoming too wide for the infrastructure now. The roads and parking spaces are too narrow.
Cars are becoming too wide for the infrastructure now. The roads and parking spaces are too narrow.
Harrogate, 11-11-2026 👎
Too wide and too long for parking bays.
Too wide and too long for parking bays.
Bern, 09-11-2026 👎
I hate cars getting bigger and bigger
I hate cars getting bigger and bigger
Guernsey, 09-11-2026 👎
Its not helpful
Its not helpful
Oradea, 30-10-2026 👍
I like large and powerful cars.
I like large and powerful cars.
Plymouth, 29-10-2026 👎
Cars are too wide for UK roads. They are unnecessary and use more energy, whether diesel, petrol or electricity. Car manufacturers take note, big, wide cars are in generally totally unnecessary.
Cars are too wide for UK roads. They are unnecessary and use more energy, whether diesel, petrol or electricity. Car manufacturers take note, big, wide cars are in generally totally unnecessary.
Carlow, 28-10-2026 👎
Terrible for the environment, dangerous for pedestrians and other road users.
Terrible for the environment, dangerous for pedestrians and other road users.
Manchester, 23-10-2026 👎
I hate large cars with a passion. Why do people need large cars for commuting!? They take up parking spaces, are too wide for our streets, not to mention they are bad for the environment. I can't even buy small cars now that the companies have stopped making them. The other day I strained my muscles when I tried to get into my parked car because the large car on the right was too close to my car. The car wasn't even parked badly - the parking spaces are just too small for modern large cars.
I hate large cars with a passion. Why do people need large cars for commuting!? They take up parking spaces, are too wide for our streets, not to mention they are bad for the environment. I can't even buy small cars now that the companies have stopped making them. The other day I strained my muscles when I tried to get into my parked car because the large car on the right was too close to my car. The car wasn't even parked badly - the parking spaces are just too small for modern large cars.
Brussels, 19-10-2026 👎
I hate it. They are bigger than most parking spaces and even wider than many garages. They are too wide for the narrow city streets, but it seems like there are no more 'narrow' cars made (unless very small ones in general).
I hate it. They are bigger than most parking spaces and even wider than many garages. They are too wide for the narrow city streets, but it seems like there are no more 'narrow' cars made (unless very small ones in general).
Bujoreni, 19-10-2026 👎
I hate larger, heavy cars. A car should be under 4,5m and under 1500kg.
I hate larger, heavy cars. A car should be under 4,5m and under 1500kg.
Maidstone, 18-10-2026 👎
Very narrow roads east west in Kent with hedges edging road and potholed edges. Width of cars SUVs adds to stop start driving or there goes your tyre!
Very narrow roads east west in Kent with hedges edging road and potholed edges. Width of cars SUVs adds to stop start driving or there goes your tyre!
Lisboa, 16-10-2026 👎
Cars are getting too large for daily use and that isn't very eco friendly and is doesnt make any sense.
Cars are getting too large for daily use and that isn't very eco friendly and is doesnt make any sense.
West Wickham, 15-10-2026 👎
Manufacturers say they have to do it to house more safety features. I think it is to accommodate increasing obesity.
Manufacturers say they have to do it to house more safety features. I think it is to accommodate increasing obesity.
aberdeen, 12-10-2026 👎
Waste of money.
Waste of money.
Bedford , 11-10-2026 👎
People already cannot drive and having bigger cars make it worse. They take up more space, cost more and are too big for roads in the UK.
People already cannot drive and having bigger cars make it worse. They take up more space, cost more and are too big for roads in the UK.
Aylesbury, 10-10-2026 👎
Cars are getting TOO BIG. There is just NO need for this. Average person uses it to commute to work, shopping etc. Mostly travelling WITHOUT the whole family. Big cars with BIG engines emit higher CO2. The Motor car Industry is damaging the environment with big cars.
Cars are getting TOO BIG. There is just NO need for this. Average person uses it to commute to work, shopping etc. Mostly travelling WITHOUT the whole family. Big cars with BIG engines emit higher CO2. The Motor car Industry is damaging the environment with big cars.
Lymington , 10-10-2026 👎
Bad idea
Bad idea
Lymington l, 10-10-2026 👎
Mostly these are vanity projects. Only a few are justified by needs. They block the roads and car parks for everyone else.
Mostly these are vanity projects. Only a few are justified by needs. They block the roads and car parks for everyone else.
St. Louis, 09-10-2026 👍
We need trunk space and comfort for 3 in back seat as well as the front seat folks! Whether a family or picking up friends from airport or doing a road trip. Closed trunk is favored over open area to pile high like in an suv or van. Don’t have to climb up into or slide or step down in a sedan. I wish they made the Impala again.
We need trunk space and comfort for 3 in back seat as well as the front seat folks! Whether a family or picking up friends from airport or doing a road trip. Closed trunk is favored over open area to pile high like in an suv or van. Don’t have to climb up into or slide or step down in a sedan. I wish they made the Impala again.
Faro, 09-10-2026 👎
Unless parking spaces increase in size what is the point.
Unless parking spaces increase in size what is the point.
BXL, 01-10-2026 👎
I like station wagons, I hate SUVs but that's all they make nowadays
I like station wagons, I hate SUVs but that's all they make nowadays
Lisbon , 24-09-2026 👎
Cars should be taxed per their measurements
Cars should be taxed per their measurements