Trend of larger cars: for or against
Many new generations of the same car model are larger than the previous one. For this reason we open a place for debate here to give your opinion on this trend of larger cars. So, what do you think? are you for or against?
Larger dimensions mean greater interior space, greater boot capacity and greater confidence on the road, but it also means less ease of parking, greater consumption and less agility in the city.
If manufacturers offer new generations of larger cars to the market it is because there is demand for it. If so, why do we need bigger cars now than before? Or is it that there is less variety of small models and we buy cars larger than what we need? How to manage the two types of uses of a car in the same size: contained dimensions during the work week and larger sizes for weekends and holidays?
Examples:
• The second generations of the BMW X2 in 2024 and the Peugeot 2008 in 2020, significantly larger than the first ones.
• The current generation of the Volkswagen Polo is larger than the first generation of the Volkswagen Golf.
• The second generations of the BMW X2 in 2024 and the Peugeot 2008 in 2020, significantly larger than the first ones.
• The current generation of the Volkswagen Polo is larger than the first generation of the Volkswagen Golf.
Percentage for and against larger cars: 👍11.1% and 👎88.9%
Curious to know the trend of opinions elsewhere?
👍11.7% - 👎88.3%
👍8% - 👎92%
👍8% - 👎92%
👍27.1% - 👎72.9%
👍23.1% - 👎76.9%Latest opinions
Madrid , 01-09-2025 👎
Very stupid, they're more expensive, use more fuel, are much more difficult to park and maneuver and overall less safe for everybody.
Very stupid, they're more expensive, use more fuel, are much more difficult to park and maneuver and overall less safe for everybody.
Dublin, 31-08-2025 👎
Cars are getting too big and the boot capacity is getting smaller.
Cars are getting too big and the boot capacity is getting smaller.
Huddersfield, 31-08-2025 👎
You could get 4 adults in the original Mini.
You could get 4 adults in the original Mini.
Manchester, 30-08-2025 👎
The trend of larger cars is appalling. Not only are there serious safety concerns when my young daughter can't be seen by the driver (the bonnet on a modern range-rover is taller than she is), I'm finding more and more drivers of such huge things casually straddling two parking bays because they're unable to exit their cars otherwise.
The trend of larger cars is appalling. Not only are there serious safety concerns when my young daughter can't be seen by the driver (the bonnet on a modern range-rover is taller than she is), I'm finding more and more drivers of such huge things casually straddling two parking bays because they're unable to exit their cars otherwise.
St Peter Pot.Guernsey, 29-08-2025 👎
No I do not like the trend for larger cars. Nor do I like the lower cars. The length is irrelevant but I think generally cars are becoming too wide
No I do not like the trend for larger cars. Nor do I like the lower cars. The length is irrelevant but I think generally cars are becoming too wide
Stevenage, 26-08-2025 👎
SO many cars are now too large. I'm looking to replace my 2008 Vectra. With an EV. But there's no real EV of same sort of size that isn't bigger.
SO many cars are now too large. I'm looking to replace my 2008 Vectra. With an EV. But there's no real EV of same sort of size that isn't bigger.
Norwich, 25-08-2025 👎
Roads and parking in UK not big enough for these monstrosities. Seem to be driven more by women around school areas just trying to make a point.
Roads and parking in UK not big enough for these monstrosities. Seem to be driven more by women around school areas just trying to make a point.
Calaba, 19-08-2025 👍
It sounds and looks nice which may even be an advantage to cities that don`t have good roads so i am for and not against
It sounds and looks nice which may even be an advantage to cities that don`t have good roads so i am for and not against
Princes Risborough, 19-08-2025 👎
Cars are getting too big.
Cars are getting too big.
oxford, 19-08-2025 👎
It's car obesity crisis.
It's car obesity crisis.
Bradford, 19-08-2025 👎
Too big and heavy for poor uk roads
Too big and heavy for poor uk roads
Belgrade, 18-08-2025 👍
It’s significant step forward and even more family car than before, really like it!!
It’s significant step forward and even more family car than before, really like it!!
Lisboa, 17-08-2025 👎
larger cars = lazy design
larger cars = lazy design
Leeds, 17-08-2025 👎
Almost impossible to drive around uk city streets, especially where on-street parking is allowed. Modern cars are generally too long and too wide,
Almost impossible to drive around uk city streets, especially where on-street parking is allowed. Modern cars are generally too long and too wide,
UK, 16-08-2025 👎
Cars keep getting wider, but parking spaces in most car parks are based on old measurements and are simply not wide enough
Cars keep getting wider, but parking spaces in most car parks are based on old measurements and are simply not wide enough
Mons, 12-08-2025 👎
I very much dislike the trend, as larger outer size produces problems with parking in the cities, increases weight, and in the end leads to higher co2 emissions, from both embedded materials and driving. I wish for smaller cars but with better interior space management (ie, remove giant front cabin hump, or 25cm+ distance between seat and outside door, etc
I very much dislike the trend, as larger outer size produces problems with parking in the cities, increases weight, and in the end leads to higher co2 emissions, from both embedded materials and driving. I wish for smaller cars but with better interior space management (ie, remove giant front cabin hump, or 25cm+ distance between seat and outside door, etc
Brussels, 11-08-2025 👎
Garages and city parkings are not able to evolve enough to compensate for the bigger cars. Larger cars are just a sign of lazy engineering and inability to offer better whilst sticking to the old model ideas. Most cars have almost non-existent boots. I do not wish having to pull down the rear seating to be able to go grocery shopping. Where's the ergonomics in that?
Garages and city parkings are not able to evolve enough to compensate for the bigger cars. Larger cars are just a sign of lazy engineering and inability to offer better whilst sticking to the old model ideas. Most cars have almost non-existent boots. I do not wish having to pull down the rear seating to be able to go grocery shopping. Where's the ergonomics in that?
Dublin, 10-08-2025 👎
Too big for garage.
Too big for garage.
Cheddar, 10-08-2025 👎
Its ludicrous for UK and European roads. Well designed small cars can still have big boots and be comfortable for 5 passengers. Small are more efficient, better for the environment, safer and less aggressive to other road users especially on narrow roads, more practical for access and parking. Big cars are for the most part used only for those who like to make a statement that they put their own interests clearly above all others. The trend is disgusting.
Its ludicrous for UK and European roads. Well designed small cars can still have big boots and be comfortable for 5 passengers. Small are more efficient, better for the environment, safer and less aggressive to other road users especially on narrow roads, more practical for access and parking. Big cars are for the most part used only for those who like to make a statement that they put their own interests clearly above all others. The trend is disgusting.
Cannes, France, 09-08-2025 👍
I have driven the 2021 Kodiak for two years, on narrow roads in France & Italy. Having been driving for 50 years, I cannot fault its road performance and design. It’s exactly what I wanted
I have driven the 2021 Kodiak for two years, on narrow roads in France & Italy. Having been driving for 50 years, I cannot fault its road performance and design. It’s exactly what I wanted
Kettering, 09-08-2025 👎
Road and parking spaces are too narrow.
Road and parking spaces are too narrow.
Clermont-Ferrand, 07-08-2025 👎
It's not suitable in Europe.
It's not suitable in Europe.
Malvern, Worcestershire, 05-08-2025 👎
less agility, harder to park. But often SMALLER boot
less agility, harder to park. But often SMALLER boot
High Wycombe, 04-08-2025 👎
In the UK roads, drives, garages and parking spaces are already too small. I have a KIA Niro EV, and never before have I had a car that is so scratched by bushes at side of country lanes.
In the UK roads, drives, garages and parking spaces are already too small. I have a KIA Niro EV, and never before have I had a car that is so scratched by bushes at side of country lanes.
Zagreb, 04-08-2025 👎
don't like it
don't like it