• BallShapedMan@lemmy.worldM
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      They want sales. Sedans just don’t sell as well anymore and I think Ford cancelled all theirs. I’m not sure on that but I think it’s right.

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        Ford did just cancel all their sedans, and while Ford said the same thing, “sedans aren’t selling as well” is kind of a silly excuse considering they’re still the second best selling body style in the US and the best selling vehicle in the US for the past 20 years has been the Toyota Camry Sedan. I think car companies want to increase profit margins, and they know they can charge more for a crossover than a sedan while the cost to build will be similar for either body style.

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        I was in the market for a new electric car earlier this year, but ended up going with a gas because of how few choices there were in the lower end. There were plenty of luxury electric cars, but when it came to the $20ks range, the only options were companies notorious for bad build quality and frequent recalls like Hyundai.

        None of the reputable companies like Honda, Toyota, Mazda, etc., had any electric sedans at all in 2023.

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          Japanese auto companies have been lagging far behind on EVs. The one exception is Nissan with the Leaf at $28k+.

          Even extending to SUVs or crossovers from Japanese auto companies it only adds a couple and some are horrible compliance cars like the Mazda MX-30 which was horribly high priced, and pathetic range.

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        It helps that the model Y has a trunk that’s actually accessible versus 3. I would much prefer a practical sedan or wagon but there is not much choice besides the Model S (which lacked a tow hook until recently) and the EQE/EQS (for which the styling requires some getting used to).

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      SUVs sell better basically. I’d assume the extra ground clearance might allow for more batteries too

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      Because screw you and your thoughts. We have generic looks that we can copy/paste and it’s gotten even easier since we don’t even need to design new engines anymore. - auto manufacturers

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      I don’t know if this is a trend or just one data point, but I’m in my mid/late 30s and for the first time ever am shopping for a new car and would love for it to be an EV. My target demographic group needs space for a stroller, diaper bags and room for a trip to Costco.

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          Love a good wagon. Honestly this looks a bit like the Ioniq5. If true, even though they brand them as SUVs, the Ioniq is lower and closer to a wagon in person.

          Edit: or at least a large hatchback.

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        Well … maybe with some subsidies and rising gas prices it makes sense? You can drop a few hundred on gas a month whereas with charging and solar panels it’s quite a bit less.

        But yeah, I’ve never paid more than 18k for a car and bought my last two cash. I’m not getting a second mortgage just to drive an EV.

        • Whirling_Ashandarei@lemmy.world
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          I’m lucky enough to still work from home so only drive a little per week, so for me there’s zero point getting an EV any time soon. Switch gas and oil subsidies over tho and I guess we’re talking.

      • YⓄ乙 @aussie.zone
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        Lol someone people got “fuck you” money and some 9-5s just take out a car loan to #YOLO

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          I mean I’m taking out a car loan soon with my 9-5, but my max budget is 20k. If I made double what I make now I could afford a 50k car, but idt I’d go for it. I could remodel my house for that.

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    I’m disliking the trend of having manufacturer or car names’ badges spaced out wide across the rear of the car. I’m ok with stamped words though.

    H O N D A

    T O Y O T A

    B R O N C O

    E S C A P E

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    All I know is that any EV costs about 1/2 to 1/3 more than I am prepared to spend on a new car. I am in Australia and it just feels like we are being conditioned that cars cost 70-80k