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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Bigger people, more amenities, and more safety features would be my guess. All that space leaves room for crumple zones, soundproofing and all the extra airbags. We had a 94′ civic and while it was a great commuter and fuel efficient car (49mpg) it was built like a tin can. There just wasn’t a lot of room if you got hit and good luck on any soundproofing. The safety of modern cars is lightyears beyond what we had thirty years ago. And the antiskid, ABS and other safety features are way beyond of what most cars had back even 20 years ago.
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