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Also, safety systems and laws dictate some of the shape similarities. Its an expensive game to come up with a new shape. Plus, some of us find Ferrari to not
by protomyth 9y ago
Also, safety systems and laws dictate some of the shape similarities. Its an expensive game to come up with a new shape.
Plus, some of us find Ferrari to not look as good as a Jaguar E-Type or a Porsche 356 speedster. I'm pretty sure there are people whose heart sings when they see certain Chevy, Fords, Hondas, etc.
- vvanders 9y agoThis is an area where I get pretty excited about EVs. You don't have to hinge a literal block of metal downwards so it doesn't end up in passenger's lap. The sled design provides a ton of lateral rigidity that's hard to match. It's no wonder that Tesla destroyed the competition on safety. There's also probably still improvements to be made given how new EVs are yet.
- madengr 9y agoYes. My Nissan Leaf has great room. At 6’5”, I have several inches of head room, and can put the seat all the way back with adults behind me.
- protomyth 9y agoWeirdly, the non-electric Smart Car can actually fit some big people, but it does suffer a bit in the gas mileage department. I am enjoying driving a hybrid for the weight distribution the batteries provide. It does help winter driving to have some balance in weight on the back wheels.
- madengr 9y agoCompacts tend to be taller. For some reason, as they make cars longer, they make them shorter. Though my Leaf is still several inches taller than a Volt, with about the same length. The Volt is horrible for leg room.
- sidyom 9y agoI can guarantee you that there are Texans who prefer their F-250 King Ranch diesel fine-tuned six different ways to Sunday more than any fancy foreign thing.
- protomyth 9y agoSince I'm in farm country in North Dakota, I agree and I can say it is no accident Ford sells a truck that lists out near $100,000.