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Originally Posted by alex87f
There isn't much a 2023 vehicle does that a smaller equivalent from 15 years ago doesn't.
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Yes, to some extent it's the OEMs maximizing profits in larger cars, but there are still small(ish) cars or crossovers out there that are not purchased in the numbers they used to be. Admittedly there isn't much in the under $20,000 range any longer.
Part of this has to do with the increase on cost of vehicles vs increase in income. As the ratio rises persons make choices on vehicles that meet more marginal needs (one fits all) vs maybe owning a couple of vehicles (a commuter and a family car).
I just feel like if there was a real niche for cars/trucks this size it would be filled. Look at the recent return of smaller trucks (Maverick, etc). Where there is a market it eventually gets filled.