Why are cars today so big compared to their older models?

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I’m not just talking about pickup trucks that have gotten huge, but rather cars in general. Take a look at the 5th generation Honda Civic hatchback and compare it to the newest Honda Civic Hatchback model. Not only did the car gain approximately 1,000lbs/453Kg, but its length, height, and space drastically changed. Sure it’s a 30 year difference but even other car models from the early 2010s compared to their same models today are way bigger and heavier in just under a decade Why is this?

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Small cars have very strict emissions regulations, while larger vehicles have much less restricted rules to be legal to be sold in the states. Also larger vehicles have larger profit margins which also reduces the incentive to build smaller cars.

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