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: 👍11.2% and 👎88.8%
Curious to know the trend of opinions elsewhere?
👍11.4% - 👎88.6%
👍8.2% - 👎91.8%
👍8.7% - 👎91.3%
👍27.2% - 👎72.8%
👍25.9% - 👎74.1%Latest opinions
Bergen, Norway, 29-12-2025 👎
Larger cars doesn't necessarily mean more space. The BYD Sealion 7 is longer, wider and heavier than my Citroën e-Berlingo. I am pretty sure my MPV is more spacious than most SUVs with the same, or larger, footprint.
Larger cars doesn't necessarily mean more space. The BYD Sealion 7 is longer, wider and heavier than my Citroën e-Berlingo. I am pretty sure my MPV is more spacious than most SUVs with the same, or larger, footprint.
London, 23-12-2025 👎
Don't like it. Bring back family hatchbacks!
Don't like it. Bring back family hatchbacks!
london, 21-12-2025 👎
Built to maximize profits for the dealer.
Built to maximize profits for the dealer.
London, 18-12-2025 👎
I hate how cars are getting bigger. If I wanted a bigger car I would have gone for a larger model not kept the same model that has got larger. The choice of small cars is really bad which is why have hung on to my existing car far longer that I would normally have done.
I hate how cars are getting bigger. If I wanted a bigger car I would have gone for a larger model not kept the same model that has got larger. The choice of small cars is really bad which is why have hung on to my existing car far longer that I would normally have done.
Cirencester, 18-12-2025 👎
Too big
Too big
Glasgow, 17-12-2025 👎
Too big for city and village roads. Too big for supermarket parking bays
Too big for city and village roads. Too big for supermarket parking bays
Exeter, 15-12-2025 👎
Bigger cars are not suited to our roads in England. If you live in a rural community a car is essential, but the roads do not allow for large, wide vehicles. Check increase in accidents!
Bigger cars are not suited to our roads in England. If you live in a rural community a car is essential, but the roads do not allow for large, wide vehicles. Check increase in accidents!
southampton, 15-12-2025 👎
The average length of a car journey in the UK is 8.2 miles. The average car journey time in the UK is 21.6 minutes. Who really need a huge vehicle for such short periods of time?
The average length of a car journey in the UK is 8.2 miles. The average car journey time in the UK is 21.6 minutes. Who really need a huge vehicle for such short periods of time?
dorchester, 14-12-2025 👎
Two-person household here. We do not neeed, nor want one of tbe behemoths that are packed into car sales forecourts. Ridiculous for rural roads and city driving. Environmentally a waste of materials. OK for the obese families and Chavs who dwell in MacDonalds drive ins... or who mistakenly think that size does matter. We wanted to purchase a new car, but are now looking for an older car that will suit our needs.
Two-person household here. We do not neeed, nor want one of tbe behemoths that are packed into car sales forecourts. Ridiculous for rural roads and city driving. Environmentally a waste of materials. OK for the obese families and Chavs who dwell in MacDonalds drive ins... or who mistakenly think that size does matter. We wanted to purchase a new car, but are now looking for an older car that will suit our needs.
Novo mesto, 13-12-2025 👎
Veliki avtomobili - NEUMNOST. Avto naj ne bi bil potrjevanje tvojega ega ampak prevozno sredstvo, ki naj bo ekonomično, praktično in varno.
Veliki avtomobili - NEUMNOST. Avto naj ne bi bil potrjevanje tvojega ega ampak prevozno sredstvo, ki naj bo ekonomično, praktično in varno.
Taunton, 12-12-2025 👎
Desire or marketing for bigger cars where I live in the UK and detrimental to the environment I sold a Mondeo and after while after a while not driving I got a Zoe
Desire or marketing for bigger cars where I live in the UK and detrimental to the environment I sold a Mondeo and after while after a while not driving I got a Zoe
caerphilly, 12-12-2025 👎
no no no
no no no
London, 11-12-2025 👎
New cars are far too big! Narrower cars are much better for both cities and country roads. Seem like modern cars are designed to fit on American roads. Larger, heavier cars should be taxed more
New cars are far too big! Narrower cars are much better for both cities and country roads. Seem like modern cars are designed to fit on American roads. Larger, heavier cars should be taxed more
Pittsburgh, 10-12-2025 👎
It's a terrible trend.They are gas guzzlers, and they make driving more treacherous for everyone - - they're hard to see around, take up excess space on small roads and in parking lots, and are more likely to cause injuries to others in an accident. You do not need to fit your entire life in your car; it just needs to take you from point A to point B. I recently was in the market for a new car and wanted an electric vehicle with good range. It was disappointing to see that all the new EVs are big. EVs have great acceleration & a small, zippy EV is perfect for getting around the city. I ended up purchasing a 2018 BMW i2 with range extender, which I love, but I wish there had been more options.
It's a terrible trend.They are gas guzzlers, and they make driving more treacherous for everyone - - they're hard to see around, take up excess space on small roads and in parking lots, and are more likely to cause injuries to others in an accident. You do not need to fit your entire life in your car; it just needs to take you from point A to point B. I recently was in the market for a new car and wanted an electric vehicle with good range. It was disappointing to see that all the new EVs are big. EVs have great acceleration & a small, zippy EV is perfect for getting around the city. I ended up purchasing a 2018 BMW i2 with range extender, which I love, but I wish there had been more options.
Waukesha, 09-12-2025 👍
As a 6'3" male, I need larger dimensions internally. I tend to like larger trunks or storage areas as well. Both of these preferences tend to lead to larger vehicles.
As a 6'3" male, I need larger dimensions internally. I tend to like larger trunks or storage areas as well. Both of these preferences tend to lead to larger vehicles.
London, 07-12-2025 👎
Cars are getting too wide
Cars are getting too wide
Edinburgh, 06-12-2025 👍
I prefer a bigger car.
I prefer a bigger car.
Salisbury, 05-12-2025 👎
Look at the Morris Maxi of the 1970s. This was a family car and compared with many of today's cars, it looks small. I don't believe that many modern cars need to be as large as they are, especially in terms of width; after all, our roads haven't got any wider, so this creates problems with traffic passing in opposite directions in towns and cities especially, as well as with on-road parking.
Look at the Morris Maxi of the 1970s. This was a family car and compared with many of today's cars, it looks small. I don't believe that many modern cars need to be as large as they are, especially in terms of width; after all, our roads haven't got any wider, so this creates problems with traffic passing in opposite directions in towns and cities especially, as well as with on-road parking.
Liverpool, 04-12-2025 👎
Car are getting wider, car parking spaces are not. See a problem yet?
Car are getting wider, car parking spaces are not. See a problem yet?
Cambridge, 03-12-2025 👎
Larger cars on roads that don't get wider is illogical
Larger cars on roads that don't get wider is illogical
Stavanger, 03-12-2025 👎
Larger cars are unnecessary for almost everyone
Larger cars are unnecessary for almost everyone
Andover, 02-12-2025 👎
It is a nuisance finding out that the car that I would like has grown so that it no longer fits in my garage. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find a suitable car to purchase.
It is a nuisance finding out that the car that I would like has grown so that it no longer fits in my garage. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find a suitable car to purchase.
mannheim, 30-11-2025 👎
Streets and garages remain as they were. Only cars get5 bigger. STUPID!!!
Streets and garages remain as they were. Only cars get5 bigger. STUPID!!!
wales, 30-11-2025 👎
cars appear to be large or small where are the medium sized cars
cars appear to be large or small where are the medium sized cars
delfzijl, 25-11-2025 👍
perfecte grootte zeker met verschuifbare achterbank (18cm)
perfecte grootte zeker met verschuifbare achterbank (18cm)