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[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 12 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

Seriously, I’m appalled that Ford has fully stopped selling sedans and hatchback in the US for several years at this point. You can get a small crossover SUV, and the other small car they still sell is the Mustang.

I really, really hate SUVs.

[–] TonyOstrich@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

They even stopped selling their ICE Transit Connect in the US while almost simultaneously introducing an EV in Europe with no plans to sell it in the US.

[–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Remember the Ford Focus EV? When are they bringing THAT back? That would be a pretty fucking sweet replacement for my Mazda 3.

[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

They’re not. They’ve stopped selling all non-SUVs (save for the Mustang) in the US market.

[–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 weeks ago

I know. I wish they did though.

[–] Num10ck@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] draughtcyclist@lemmy.world 16 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Too big, inefficient, handle worse than a car, more expensive... Take your pick.

[–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 weeks ago

All of the above.

[–] Snowpix@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 weeks ago

Kills pedestrians far more easily...

From someone who enjoys going for a drive, they drive like complete shit compared to a normal sized car.

[–] Flocklesscrow@lemm.ee 0 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Yeah, but at 2/3 overweight or obese by population, the average American is too fat for small hatchbacks. Enormous, child smashing pickups @ 12mpg are just A-OK tho.