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: 👍13.6% and 👎86.4%
Curious to know the trend of opinions elsewhere?
👍13% - 👎87%
👍7.1% - 👎92.9%
👍10.1% - 👎89.9%
👍29.4% - 👎70.6%
👍30.4% - 👎69.6%Latest opinions
Tadley , 25-07-2024 👎
We have passed the acceptable limit. The wider cars render the roads in my village single track and then big car owners get out and bicker about whose road it is. And I'm not in Cornwall. Downsize cars to make them fit the road network
We have passed the acceptable limit. The wider cars render the roads in my village single track and then big car owners get out and bicker about whose road it is. And I'm not in Cornwall. Downsize cars to make them fit the road network
Colchester, 24-07-2024 👎
I don’t know why there is this mania for larger cars. They all look the same and are really quite ugly looking. Because they are much wider than previous models, the normal allotted car space in most car parks is not big enough resulting in using one space+ to the detriment of other users. I think an extra charge should be used in such circumstances.
I don’t know why there is this mania for larger cars. They all look the same and are really quite ugly looking. Because they are much wider than previous models, the normal allotted car space in most car parks is not big enough resulting in using one space+ to the detriment of other users. I think an extra charge should be used in such circumstances.
Charlotte, 24-07-2024 👍
The size should have something to do with the budget, a luxury car is ok to be huge but not a mass market one.
The size should have something to do with the budget, a luxury car is ok to be huge but not a mass market one.
Poole, 23-07-2024 👎
My garage, parking spaces and our minor roads are not getting any wider!
My garage, parking spaces and our minor roads are not getting any wider!
Adelaide SA , 23-07-2024 👎
I don't like the trend to bigger and bigger cars. They hog the road and parking lots simply by being there. They also feel more crappy - it feels like they are using the same resources to make a bigger body. It just feels cheaper. They also use more fuel. Even as they are perfecting fuel efficiency, the cars are bigger and using more of it.
I don't like the trend to bigger and bigger cars. They hog the road and parking lots simply by being there. They also feel more crappy - it feels like they are using the same resources to make a bigger body. It just feels cheaper. They also use more fuel. Even as they are perfecting fuel efficiency, the cars are bigger and using more of it.
Prague, 22-07-2024 👎
It's wasteful and counterproductive. IMO bigger == more resources == less eco friendly. Even though new cars are no local emissions, it's still very non environment friendly.
It's wasteful and counterproductive. IMO bigger == more resources == less eco friendly. Even though new cars are no local emissions, it's still very non environment friendly.
N/A, 22-07-2024 👎
I think the trend for larger cars is down to personal preference and intended use of the vehicle. We are retire, lived in Devon by the coast. We are looking for a vehicle that we can convert into a micro camper. Basically we are looking for the largest van derived car without moving up to the larger Van derived camper.
I think the trend for larger cars is down to personal preference and intended use of the vehicle. We are retire, lived in Devon by the coast. We are looking for a vehicle that we can convert into a micro camper. Basically we are looking for the largest van derived car without moving up to the larger Van derived camper.
Göteborg, 22-07-2024 👍
Trenden med större bilar bra. Fördelarna är betydligt fler än nackdelarna.
Trenden med större bilar bra. Fördelarna är betydligt fler än nackdelarna.
MELTON MOWBRAY, 21-07-2024 👎
It's becoming crazy, cars in the UK are becoming too big for our roads, our parking spaces and our garages. Please bring back smaller luxury cars!
It's becoming crazy, cars in the UK are becoming too big for our roads, our parking spaces and our garages. Please bring back smaller luxury cars!
Athens , 21-07-2024 👎
It's hypocrisy to speak about ecology and make super large cars just to carry large enough batteries.
It's hypocrisy to speak about ecology and make super large cars just to carry large enough batteries.
Mannheim/Germany, 19-07-2024 👎
Millions of garages of the 1950 years are much too small to put a large car in. Parking on the street gets more and more difficult. So I don't see any reason for anybody, to buy large cars. Except craftsmen etc.
Millions of garages of the 1950 years are much too small to put a large car in. Parking on the street gets more and more difficult. So I don't see any reason for anybody, to buy large cars. Except craftsmen etc.
Bishops Cleeve, 17-07-2024 👎
Cars are increasingly too large for parking spaces and garages.
Cars are increasingly too large for parking spaces and garages.
London, 16-07-2024 👎
Nothing to recommend it. In all respects anti-green. There should be laws restricting the size of cars for the good of the environment.
Nothing to recommend it. In all respects anti-green. There should be laws restricting the size of cars for the good of the environment.
Dunfermline, 14-07-2024 👎
Most large cars are just wastes of space. Their dimensions inside aren't that great, they are just puffed out to look rugged and tall, but thats just air. No wonder our roads are wearing out so quickly
Most large cars are just wastes of space. Their dimensions inside aren't that great, they are just puffed out to look rugged and tall, but thats just air. No wonder our roads are wearing out so quickly
Inverness, 14-07-2024 👎
Cars get bigger, parking spaces do not.
Cars get bigger, parking spaces do not.
Berlin, 12-07-2024 👎
Große Autos passen nicht Indie vorhandene Infrastruktur, diese kann man kaum erweitern. Autos sollten nach japanischem Vorbild über die größe besteuert werden. SUV sind das Symbol der Wohlstandsverwahrlosung.
Große Autos passen nicht Indie vorhandene Infrastruktur, diese kann man kaum erweitern. Autos sollten nach japanischem Vorbild über die größe besteuert werden. SUV sind das Symbol der Wohlstandsverwahrlosung.
Bristol, 11-07-2024 👎
The width of modern cars is increasing year by year, which makes driving and parking more challenging and stressful than it would otherwise be.
The width of modern cars is increasing year by year, which makes driving and parking more challenging and stressful than it would otherwise be.
Istanbul, 10-07-2024 👍
Booster engine and resized volume of luggage. Stilish design more sportife aspect.
Booster engine and resized volume of luggage. Stilish design more sportife aspect.
Stockholm, 10-07-2024 👎
I don't need a larger car
I don't need a larger car
Durham, 10-07-2024 👎
I down sized to a pefectly sized BMW-X1-F48 from a BMW-X3-G01 because it was too big after a BMW-X1-F25. Then came the X1-U11 too big! even the sport seats, wife can't drive it as can't see over the bonnet or get comfortable so I got rid and went back to the X1-F48. Funnily enough the wife's MK-III Toyota Yaris is bigger in all directions than the Mk-1V Yaris/Yaris-X and is essentially a 2 seater for anyone over 5'6" tall. So won't be getting one of them. Super-Minis have all but disappeared. Mazda-2 and Suzuki Swift will be the last. VW T-Cross is bigger than my first X3! Bizaar. Shame houses don't get bigger.
I down sized to a pefectly sized BMW-X1-F48 from a BMW-X3-G01 because it was too big after a BMW-X1-F25. Then came the X1-U11 too big! even the sport seats, wife can't drive it as can't see over the bonnet or get comfortable so I got rid and went back to the X1-F48. Funnily enough the wife's MK-III Toyota Yaris is bigger in all directions than the Mk-1V Yaris/Yaris-X and is essentially a 2 seater for anyone over 5'6" tall. So won't be getting one of them. Super-Minis have all but disappeared. Mazda-2 and Suzuki Swift will be the last. VW T-Cross is bigger than my first X3! Bizaar. Shame houses don't get bigger.
Trowbridge, 09-07-2024 👎
I’m not in favour of the trend towards wider cars.
I’m not in favour of the trend towards wider cars.
Epsom, 09-07-2024 👎
they don't fit in my garage
they don't fit in my garage
turin, 08-07-2024 👎
due there is no spare space in the big towns, we should force for smaller cars and not to bigger ones.
due there is no spare space in the big towns, we should force for smaller cars and not to bigger ones.
Manchester, UK, 07-07-2024 👎
Hate it. My Hyundai iX20 has much more boot space than all the current equivalents, even though they are larger overall. All the space seems to be taken up by "styling". I'm in an older house with a narrow drive and don't want to have builders in to widen it just because cars are getting wider!
Hate it. My Hyundai iX20 has much more boot space than all the current equivalents, even though they are larger overall. All the space seems to be taken up by "styling". I'm in an older house with a narrow drive and don't want to have builders in to widen it just because cars are getting wider!
Stourbridge, 06-07-2024 👎
Cars are too big in general now and particularly these mid-engined Ferraris which started to happen from the 360 onward. They are too wide especially. 80% size would be good. Porsche's suffer too - a Cayman is the size of my old 993.
Cars are too big in general now and particularly these mid-engined Ferraris which started to happen from the 360 onward. They are too wide especially. 80% size would be good. Porsche's suffer too - a Cayman is the size of my old 993.