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?
👍11.8% - 👎88.2%
👍6.8% - 👎93.2%
👍9.4% - 👎90.6%
👍30.1% - 👎69.9%
👍23.3% - 👎76.7%Latest opinions
Melbourne , 18-11-2024 👎
Gas guzzling, expensive to fill, stealing my view, harder to park More dangerous to other smaller vehicles, SUV often have only 1occupant, more likely to roll, produce greater emissions. Boots less useful than a conventional station wagon as luggage has to be piled up vertically so more difficult to pack. Great weight thus damage to roads.
Gas guzzling, expensive to fill, stealing my view, harder to park More dangerous to other smaller vehicles, SUV often have only 1occupant, more likely to roll, produce greater emissions. Boots less useful than a conventional station wagon as luggage has to be piled up vertically so more difficult to pack. Great weight thus damage to roads.
London, 18-11-2024 👎
My 4 x 4 has to live on a tiny London front garden and cope with a very steep and very rough, drive that has been described as an off road situation in the country. I use four wheel drive low everytime I drive up and down the drive. So I need a smaller car. Plus I'm an old wrinkly and old wrinklies usually drive a smaller car! So a Suzuki Jimny is perfect for me! These huge cars are getting ridiculously large!
My 4 x 4 has to live on a tiny London front garden and cope with a very steep and very rough, drive that has been described as an off road situation in the country. I use four wheel drive low everytime I drive up and down the drive. So I need a smaller car. Plus I'm an old wrinkly and old wrinklies usually drive a smaller car! So a Suzuki Jimny is perfect for me! These huge cars are getting ridiculously large!
Dalton-in-Furness, 17-11-2024 👎
I live in the Lake District and can confirm that the trend of cars becoming wider and wider is causing a huge problem for navigating our narrow lanes, accident stats appear to be rising along with higher repair and insurance costs.
I live in the Lake District and can confirm that the trend of cars becoming wider and wider is causing a huge problem for navigating our narrow lanes, accident stats appear to be rising along with higher repair and insurance costs.
Westerham, 17-11-2024 👎
20 years ago you could pass another car on the country lane without stopping but now we have to pull over to let these large monstrosities through.
20 years ago you could pass another car on the country lane without stopping but now we have to pull over to let these large monstrosities through.
Andover, 16-11-2024 👎
Very strongly against. The trend for larger cars leads to higher fuel consumption and difficulty in parking. I cannot find a suitable car that will fit into my garage and am having to continue to drive my 7 year old vehicle. The manufacturers don’t give a damn and produce what they think will sell. The only way to change this is to not buy the new models if they are larger than before.
Very strongly against. The trend for larger cars leads to higher fuel consumption and difficulty in parking. I cannot find a suitable car that will fit into my garage and am having to continue to drive my 7 year old vehicle. The manufacturers don’t give a damn and produce what they think will sell. The only way to change this is to not buy the new models if they are larger than before.
Athens, Greece, 14-11-2024 👎
Increases price and reduces practicality.
Increases price and reduces practicality.
Belgrade, 13-11-2024 👎
No sense, high fuel consumption, no parking space in the city
No sense, high fuel consumption, no parking space in the city
Minehead, 13-11-2024 👍
Larger cars are a good thing. They actually encourage sedate, smooth driving, to the point that a larger car can be more eco, and fuel efficient than a smaller one.
Larger cars are a good thing. They actually encourage sedate, smooth driving, to the point that a larger car can be more eco, and fuel efficient than a smaller one.
Villebon , 13-11-2024 👎
Pas suffisamment de place sur les emplacements de parking
Pas suffisamment de place sur les emplacements de parking
london, 13-11-2024 👎
this trend is terrible for uk driving. The lanes are already too narrow here, with cars getting bigger it feels so unsafe having them take up almost the entire width of the road. It's a nightmare getting past large vehicles on country lanes, and every parking lot is unbearably tight.
this trend is terrible for uk driving. The lanes are already too narrow here, with cars getting bigger it feels so unsafe having them take up almost the entire width of the road. It's a nightmare getting past large vehicles on country lanes, and every parking lot is unbearably tight.
Warsaw, 12-11-2024 👎
No. One cannot stick to one family within favorite make when changing car for a new one. It requires painful investigation and experimenting with car dealers.
No. One cannot stick to one family within favorite make when changing car for a new one. It requires painful investigation and experimenting with car dealers.
Sheffield, 12-11-2024 👎
Some cars are now too big to fit in parking spaces and you also see many people who can't judge gaps properly.
Some cars are now too big to fit in parking spaces and you also see many people who can't judge gaps properly.
sw, 10-11-2024 👎
cars way too wide and long. Car parking spaces are inadequate/too small
cars way too wide and long. Car parking spaces are inadequate/too small
Leeds, 09-11-2024 👎
Just getting ridiculous. Used to be able to park up and get in or out of the car even in the 1960s multistory. No longer. Car barely fits the space. No wonder so many people have given up trying. Don't get me started on those driving aids that mean no-one knows what size the car is any more. And the collision warning system that tells me I'm about to crash into the vehicle that's turning right ahead. Useful if you are incapable of driving properly I suppose.
Just getting ridiculous. Used to be able to park up and get in or out of the car even in the 1960s multistory. No longer. Car barely fits the space. No wonder so many people have given up trying. Don't get me started on those driving aids that mean no-one knows what size the car is any more. And the collision warning system that tells me I'm about to crash into the vehicle that's turning right ahead. Useful if you are incapable of driving properly I suppose.
Lisbon, 09-11-2024 👎
Not a fan. I’m all for having large models, but the choice of good, small cars is getting tough. These are usually relegated to the entry level which means if you want a faster or better equipped car that’s also small you’ll be hurting for choice. Some parking spots are small, especially in European cities so this is extremely disappointing. Might be the difference between being able to store a car on the apartment building’s parking or leaving it outside. For electric cars especially that’s potentially a dealbreaker as home charging is a huge reason why you’d get an EV.
Not a fan. I’m all for having large models, but the choice of good, small cars is getting tough. These are usually relegated to the entry level which means if you want a faster or better equipped car that’s also small you’ll be hurting for choice. Some parking spots are small, especially in European cities so this is extremely disappointing. Might be the difference between being able to store a car on the apartment building’s parking or leaving it outside. For electric cars especially that’s potentially a dealbreaker as home charging is a huge reason why you’d get an EV.
London, 09-11-2024 👎
Larger cars are way more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. Also more likely to damage the road.
Larger cars are way more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. Also more likely to damage the road.
southport lancashire england, 09-11-2024 👍
certainly the more height and space inside makes it a lot easier to get into the caR and the height of seats helps with visibility when driving.....especially for older people.....
certainly the more height and space inside makes it a lot easier to get into the caR and the height of seats helps with visibility when driving.....especially for older people.....
Sofia, 08-11-2024 👎
I don't mind larger cars if the interior space matches how much bigger the new ones are, but that's not always the case. The new Citroen C4 has more space than the first gen one but it isn't that much better as the size suggests. Meanwhile BMW i3 (the original one) is so small on the road but has so cleverly done interior that it feels roomier than renault clio, if we don't count the boot space.
I don't mind larger cars if the interior space matches how much bigger the new ones are, but that's not always the case. The new Citroen C4 has more space than the first gen one but it isn't that much better as the size suggests. Meanwhile BMW i3 (the original one) is so small on the road but has so cleverly done interior that it feels roomier than renault clio, if we don't count the boot space.
Slovenija, 07-11-2024 👎
Zakaj bi povečevali isto znamko vozila. Če želimo večji avto, vzamemo drug model.
Zakaj bi povečevali isto znamko vozila. Če želimo večji avto, vzamemo drug model.
Harpenden , 06-11-2024 👍
Safer and more comfortable
Safer and more comfortable
Crowborough, 06-11-2024 👎
Applies to all cars but particularly « truck » style and big suvs eg range rovers, bmw, etc. There is no need and our lanes are being eroded. Car parking on sides of road permitted a parked car and two lanes of contra flow. Now cars are too wide so to pass a parked car requires one Lane if traffic to stop causing jams.
Applies to all cars but particularly « truck » style and big suvs eg range rovers, bmw, etc. There is no need and our lanes are being eroded. Car parking on sides of road permitted a parked car and two lanes of contra flow. Now cars are too wide so to pass a parked car requires one Lane if traffic to stop causing jams.
London, 06-11-2024 👎
My garden gate does not get wider. Cars do and it limits my choice.
My garden gate does not get wider. Cars do and it limits my choice.
Buchillon, 05-11-2024 👎
With the tiny parking spaces available in Switzerland the trend towards larger cars is contraindicated.
With the tiny parking spaces available in Switzerland the trend towards larger cars is contraindicated.
Hamilton, 03-11-2024 👎
Larger cars are more unwieldy on narrow roads, they take up too much space in car parks, they consume more materials to build and fuel to run. They are also a reflection of the world's obesity problem.
Larger cars are more unwieldy on narrow roads, they take up too much space in car parks, they consume more materials to build and fuel to run. They are also a reflection of the world's obesity problem.
Melbourne, 02-11-2024 👎
Too big. They are hard to park. Fuel consumption and total emissions are higher (tail pipe and non-pipe emissions). If involved in an accident with a pedestrian or cyclist, larger cars are inflict worse injuries and are more likely to result in fatal accidents.
Too big. They are hard to park. Fuel consumption and total emissions are higher (tail pipe and non-pipe emissions). If involved in an accident with a pedestrian or cyclist, larger cars are inflict worse injuries and are more likely to result in fatal accidents.