Why did the sedan die?

The Sedan appeals mostly the women, who look for bigger and secure cars. What's the point of buying a sedan then, if Suvs are just that, but better?

Because the government is retarded and tried to make cars more fuel efficient by making the regulations less stringent the bigger the car. All this did was encourage manufacturers to make bigger and less efficient cars.

>the suspension bridge collapses and costs a shit ton to repair- the only need for it is to hold the body so high that you can offroad
>one quick wheelturn and you are on your side.
>fuel efficiency, insurance rates etc etc
>I wonder why?

People actually off-road g-wagons?

I was a firm believer it was a status symbol car to compete with Range Rovers and nothing more.

The reason is twofold - it's both a market issue and a legislative issue.

Market issue: Naturally the market will reflect the consumer, and women and their husbands love these cars since they perceive them as being safer right now due to the higher road position. In a collision an SUV/crossover will be more likely to get struck at a lower point in the chassis (where it is significantly more rigid) meaning the passengers are more likely to escape without injury. This phenomenon will only last until all cars are SUV/Crossovers. The higher driving position means that, in theory, the driver will see more of the road and thus be able to react sooner to developing hazards. These "facts" serve as boons for the general motorist. The fact that they look rugged and "off-roady" is also an appealing factor in the purchasing process. This is often why we see so many people speeding or driving like idiots in their SUV/Crossover during adverse weather because they think their vehicle can "cope with it" despite them having no idea that the car has soft comfortable suspension and quiet road tires so that it feels car-like. Retards gonna retard, I guess.

Legislative: SUV/Crossovers represent the manufacturer chasing safety figures and adhering to safety regulations. A manufacturer has to be seen to be making their cars "safer" and what better way to fluff the figures by flooding the market with these cars which, due to aforementioned safety benefits gained purely by their lower market penetration (as of yet, at least). It's a no-effort way to keep up apperances on the manufacturer's part.

used, old stock, esp diesel g wagons, just like any old proper suv- land cruiser/ nissan patrol/isuzu trooper and murican suvs of that era.
Otherwise pretty much yeah, but g wagon is stiff af, I don't get the appeal of it for street use. It's like a wrangler with a bigger engine and leather seats- what's the point of it in the city, range rover or that bentley suv are obviously better- they look more luxurious and are landyachts.

Women don't care about retarded numbers like that, it looks big and safe, that's all it matters.

You are right.
although modern suvs are not rigid to any degree, esp germans. I crashed into a vw touareg in my chrysler and it had it's wheel and wing deformed, my neon had minor damage in that side.- the bumper cracked and the wing came a bit to my side.

>People like the idea of a bigger taller car that can bully the smaller car if there is a wreck. They also don't want to be in a sedan getting bullied by a truck or SUV.
I can kind of see the appeal of people who buy Crown Vics now. They still want a sedan but also want a car that won't get bullied by trucks and will mow down any Civic in its way.

Outside the US, you can still get a G in farm-tier trim levels.

I bought my SUV for the cargo. Makes shopping and xport easy. Third row for travel. Bigger. Can stretch my arms.

More legislative: SUVs count as trucks and are not subject to the same emissions standards as cars.

> sitting at a parking lot surrounded by sedans and coupes

HOW DO WE BRING BACK THE SUVS HURRRRRRRR

youtube.com/watch?v=Aq1PK09WqPo

have fun getting sued

You know sometimes people want an SUV because they can carry more than a car ever could. And they seat more than 2 people a hell of a lot better than any sedans do as well. Plus they're generally safer than a sedan. Those are all good reasons why someone would want one.

by making them more practical

ie turning them into crossovers

Meh, I still see plenty of sedans. What I'd like to see make a comeback are two-door coupes.

This.

The majority of truck and SUV drivers are elderly or chunks. There's a reason SUV and trucks match the heights of drive-thru windows. That's not a coincidence, it's market research.

I like sedans but
>mongtarded piece of grabasstic amphibian shit
This made me lol

This is one reason I wanted a panther
My mother had one but we would go camping, had two large dogs etc. It made sense to have a large suv the space and size was used

yes

If only Wagons were the norm instead of SUVs

Same interior space without being fat turds

I would love a third row. I would rarely use it, but I like the idea of taking the whole group in a single vehicle.

But they aren't safe

I've looked up interior dimensions for both crossovers and wagons, and found that crossovers of similar length usually have more space.

yes they are

Sums it up perfectly. People don't care about actual safety numbers. Only what seems safe and feels comfortable.

Studies show bigger and heavier cars are safer.

caranddriver.com/columns/dangerous-information-about-crash-safety

>Studies show that bigger and heavier cars have better safety test results.
These studies ignore the fact that all cars doesn't have the same handling properties.