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: 👍12.2% and 👎87.8%
Curious to know the trend of opinions elsewhere?
👍11.5% - 👎88.5%
👍6.7% - 👎93.3%
👍8.8% - 👎91.2%
👍28.2% - 👎71.8%
👍25% - 👎75%Latest opinions
Truro, 21-12-2024 👎
It sucks. Everything less than 4.3m is marketed (and built) as a “city” car.
It sucks. Everything less than 4.3m is marketed (and built) as a “city” car.
Athens, 20-12-2024 👎
Not suitable for european cities
Not suitable for european cities
Lynton Devon uk, 19-12-2024 👎
Living where I do n the country, the trend of wider cars is becoming a problem. Not only that they don’t fit well into standard car park spaces.
Living where I do n the country, the trend of wider cars is becoming a problem. Not only that they don’t fit well into standard car park spaces.
Marbella, 19-12-2024 👎
Europe is not a place for big cars at all.
Europe is not a place for big cars at all.
Winterthur, 18-12-2024 👍
Ich fühle mich sicherer in einem Suv mit erhöhter Sitzposition. Bei einem Unfall habe ich bessere Überlebenschancen als in einem Kleinwagen.
Ich fühle mich sicherer in einem Suv mit erhöhter Sitzposition. Bei einem Unfall habe ich bessere Überlebenschancen als in einem Kleinwagen.
Edmonton, 18-12-2024 👍
I am a large, at 1.94m (6'4") tall, and 15 year old son is a giant, at 2.08m (6'10") tall, my 13 year old well on his way at 1.88m (6'2") tall. Very few things are built that even consider us, 90% of cars are simply to small and frail- a small person fits in a big space a big person can not fit in a small space.
I am a large, at 1.94m (6'4") tall, and 15 year old son is a giant, at 2.08m (6'10") tall, my 13 year old well on his way at 1.88m (6'2") tall. Very few things are built that even consider us, 90% of cars are simply to small and frail- a small person fits in a big space a big person can not fit in a small space.
Rome, 17-12-2024 👎
I don't like larger cars because they are harder to drive, use up more fuel, cost more and have higher mass therefore are more dangerous when they crash.
I don't like larger cars because they are harder to drive, use up more fuel, cost more and have higher mass therefore are more dangerous when they crash.
Reno , 17-12-2024 👎
Too large to fit in my carport.
Too large to fit in my carport.
Preston, 15-12-2024 👍
I like the space for transporting large objects, I also keep out of cities where possible. I’ve had my car for eight years and never had a problem parking or with narrow roads. I ‘know’ the size of my car and squeeze into quite spaces without hitting my surroundings.
I like the space for transporting large objects, I also keep out of cities where possible. I’ve had my car for eight years and never had a problem parking or with narrow roads. I ‘know’ the size of my car and squeeze into quite spaces without hitting my surroundings.
cracow, 15-12-2024 👎
make small cars with better/more luxurious equipment
make small cars with better/more luxurious equipment
London, 14-12-2024 👎
Only reason bigger cars for previous models that were considered average os smal is to allow for battery size.
Only reason bigger cars for previous models that were considered average os smal is to allow for battery size.
Huddersfield, 13-12-2024 👎
Too wide for parking and avoiding kissing mirrors on local roads - most of the local roads are parked on and narrowish.
Too wide for parking and avoiding kissing mirrors on local roads - most of the local roads are parked on and narrowish.
Osaka, 12-12-2024 👍
Large cars are more comfortable and safer. But Japanese roads are too narrow to make driving fun.
Large cars are more comfortable and safer. But Japanese roads are too narrow to make driving fun.
charleston, 11-12-2024 👎
chassis from Golf, smaller sizeinside and outside, limited storae
chassis from Golf, smaller sizeinside and outside, limited storae
Cardiff, 10-12-2024 👎
Crazy and mostly unnecessary on British roads for people to take their kids to school.
Crazy and mostly unnecessary on British roads for people to take their kids to school.
Thira, 10-12-2024 👎
they are dangerous for driving and need bigger roads and parking space which should be available for pedestrians
they are dangerous for driving and need bigger roads and parking space which should be available for pedestrians
Milano, Italy, 10-12-2024 👎
They don't fit in my old garage
They don't fit in my old garage
Falls Church , 10-12-2024 👎
Smaller cars are easier to park. I only drive in the city.
Smaller cars are easier to park. I only drive in the city.
Leeds, 07-12-2024 👎
Cars are larger due to the increase in safety crumple zones = bulkier bodywork, particularly combined with efforts to make cars lighter by using thinner panels. Those with deep pockets love to drive huge ego boosting SUVs like Range Rovers, some of which are nearly as big as my MWB van. So often there will only be one or two people on board. They are completely unnecessary in towns & cities. Another problem is that there now seem to be so many unconfident drivers that don't know how wide their car is, so stop at every gap they think is too narrow; bad enough in towns but worse in country lanes where they don't know how to reverse either!
Cars are larger due to the increase in safety crumple zones = bulkier bodywork, particularly combined with efforts to make cars lighter by using thinner panels. Those with deep pockets love to drive huge ego boosting SUVs like Range Rovers, some of which are nearly as big as my MWB van. So often there will only be one or two people on board. They are completely unnecessary in towns & cities. Another problem is that there now seem to be so many unconfident drivers that don't know how wide their car is, so stop at every gap they think is too narrow; bad enough in towns but worse in country lanes where they don't know how to reverse either!
Pateley Bridge , 06-12-2024 👎
Larger cars are fine on the motorway, but a pain for other people everywhere else, whether being driven or parked. They might be safer for their occupants in a crash, but increase the possibility of a crash, especially on small roads and in the city.
Larger cars are fine on the motorway, but a pain for other people everywhere else, whether being driven or parked. They might be safer for their occupants in a crash, but increase the possibility of a crash, especially on small roads and in the city.
cardiff, 06-12-2024 👎
dolphin ok
dolphin ok
Toronto, 06-12-2024 👎
The bigger the more dangerous in ALL sorts of collisions/accidents.
The bigger the more dangerous in ALL sorts of collisions/accidents.
Southend, 02-12-2024 👎
Too long, too heavy and as aerodynamic as bricks.
Too long, too heavy and as aerodynamic as bricks.
Breda, 01-12-2024 👎
Of course the cars of today are way safer for the occupants, and because of that they have to be a lot larger. But because they are larger they are way more dangerous for pedestrians and other road users. Besides that, I think larger cars are often a lot uglier and are less fun than their smaller (lighter) counterparts.
Of course the cars of today are way safer for the occupants, and because of that they have to be a lot larger. But because they are larger they are way more dangerous for pedestrians and other road users. Besides that, I think larger cars are often a lot uglier and are less fun than their smaller (lighter) counterparts.
Perth Australia, 01-12-2024 👎
Trend to bigger cars partly due to size of occupants, needing more space. The car designers are trending to sleek sloping rear ends, to make them aerodynamic, faster which then require more space to accommodate passengers. It is so hard to find a boxy car unless in large suv range. Larger cars / suvs do not fit the roads, parking bays, garages and are a hazard to everyone using the road. Larger suvs, utes etc do not have a place in cities and should not be permitted to enter city perimeter.
Trend to bigger cars partly due to size of occupants, needing more space. The car designers are trending to sleek sloping rear ends, to make them aerodynamic, faster which then require more space to accommodate passengers. It is so hard to find a boxy car unless in large suv range. Larger cars / suvs do not fit the roads, parking bays, garages and are a hazard to everyone using the road. Larger suvs, utes etc do not have a place in cities and should not be permitted to enter city perimeter.