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I've made my peace with body design but I really don't like the huge pillars they are putting in cars these days. I test drove a Mazda 3 recently and visibility

I've made my peace with body design but I really don't like the huge pillars they are putting in cars these days. I test drove a Mazda 3 recently and visibility in all directions was really poor compared to my current 09 Fit. The sensor suite is cool but it's not like airplanes where operators can be expected to pick up an instrument rating.

kube-system 5y ago
Pillars don't have to obscure visibility. Yes, we have curtain airbags now, but you've got airbags inside the pillars of your Fit. The difference between the pillars on your 09 Fit and the Mazda 3 are mostly design decisions. The Fit interior is just an insanely good design. The angle and positioning of the pillar in relation to the driver are huge factors.