Not yet discussed is that European countries have standards mandating lower hoods that are not as hazardous to pedestrians in a collision. Getting hit by a pic

Not yet discussed is that European countries have standards mandating lower hoods that are not as hazardous to pedestrians in a collision. Getting hit by a pickup or high profile SUV is much more likely to kill you than a compact. Adding bull bars to the front virtually guarantees a fatal head injury to a child.