I’m curious as to why small crossovers have tiny fuel tanks. I’ve seen the Buick Envista and that vehicle is plenty big enough to accomodate a 15-16 gallon tank to enable it to go at least 600 miles if not more at the 32mpg interstate rating. Why do automakers keep putting 11-13 gallon tanks in vehicles that only allow it to go around 300 miles on a tank. Wouldn’t the bigger fuel tank be the better and more sensible option?
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Because the average person has essentially no reason to need to drive 600 miles without refueling. Even if you go on regular road trips……you probably aren’t wanting to drive 8 hour non-stop stretches anyway.
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