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There's a reason why compact SUVs like this, Audi Q3, Volvo XC40, etc. are popular with young families; it's a fuckload easier to get kids in and out of a taller car like this than a normal hatchback or estate.
Come on, really?
They're popular because SUVs are status cars and these mini-SUVs allow people to access that for less money. The manufacturers know this, which is why they've started making and pushing them. The fact that most don't have any increase in usable internal space over their hatchback siblings shows it's just marketing.
If you have mobility problems then I grant you it's easier on your back, but for anyone else it's fine. And that's only for the first couple of years before kids are getting in themselves...which they can easily do with a traditional car. The idea that anyone buys a Q3 for any practical reason is risible.
(that said I do agree with the original sentiment of that post)
hugo7-
Of this class of car (compact SUV I think?!), the ones I see most on the road and therefore presume best sellers are the Nissan Qashqai and the VW Tiguan, hardly status cars. I get your point though, there are some out there that will buy the likes of the Evoque and Q3.
I agree on the space thing vs hatchbacks and particularly estates, I've had this conversation with a number of friends over the past few years always fighting the corner of the hatch/estate, but every single time they've gone for one of these jumped up cars. The ease of access for getting kids in and strapping them into car seats, etc. is a big thing for them. Another aspect is the higher driving position which feels safer, particularly to less experienced drivers.
Couple have kids, one drives, the other doesn't and needs to get licence quickly. Once they pass they go shopping for cars and less experienced driver feels safer in the taller car. I've had this play out with friends like 6-7 times over the past couple of years.
Anyway, we're too reliant on cars and everyone should get cargo bikes and be done with it.
ElGonzo
ok, I'll bite. Why is it a cunt car? Because it is a Range Rover Evoque? It's not exactly a full fat thunderous V8 Range Rover mowing down the little ones at the local primary school now, is it? What makes this more of a cunt car than power barges like the Audi RS6 and Merc C63 estates that people here constantly jizz themselves all over?
There's a reason why compact SUVs like this, Audi Q3, Volvo XC40, etc. are popular with young families; it's a fuckload easier to get kids in and out of a taller car like this than a normal hatchback or estate.