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> In EU you don't see trucks or many heavy vehicles like that at all. It’s a side-issue, but I see this type of statement all the time about “Europe” and have

> In EU you don't see trucks or many heavy vehicles like that at all. It’s a side-issue, but I see this type of statement all the time about “Europe” and have to say, in Sweden - and even on the suburban streets of Stockholm - these enormous American pickups and SUVs are amazingly common (although most of them don’t go over the 3500kilo limit).

dncornholio 5y ago
> although most of them don’t go over the 3500kilo limit I bet most not even go over 2000kg. My SUV is 1900kg (4k lbs) and is hybrid so has extra weight due to batteries. I think it's a very heavy car and considering downgrading again. Cars over 4000 kg is straight insanity
gerikson 5y ago
They are not as common as in the US. And crucially, they are not (yet) a status symbol. Someone who can afford a vehicle like that as a daily driver (not a contractor) will get a huge-ass Merc or Audi instead. Work vehicles in Stockholm are mostly small vans.
- jlcoff 5y ago
  > They are not as common as in the US I'm not sure we're living in the same US ...
  - gerikson 5y ago
    Top selling vehicles 2021 USA (https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g36005989/best-selling-cars-2021/ https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g36005989/best-selling-car...) 1. Ford F-series 2. Ram pickup 3. Chevrolet Silverado Top selling in Sweden 2021 (https://www.dagensps.se/motor/topplista-sveriges-20-popularaste-bilar-2021/ https://www.dagensps.se/motor/topplista-sveriges-20-populara...): 1. Volvo S/V60 2. Volvo XC40 3. Volvo XC60 The only pickup I see new here is the Ram 1500 (a Stellantis brand). All others are imported by people who like "jänkare".