In Europe, people are being forced back into sedans
SUVs and crossovers are often criticized for their size and increased fuel consumption. However, the demand for such cars continues to grow, and the question logically arises, “What is their future?”
This was also one of the topics discussed during the Munich Motor Show, which took place from September 4 to 10. This time there were fewer SUV models on display, while the important premieres of new products this time were sedans such as the BMW Vision Neue Klasse, Tesla Model 3, Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class or BYD Sealq as well as station wagons such as the VW Passat Variant. And this has led many to wonder if the time has come for a change in consumer tastes.
Statistics have shown that there are currently more than 330 million SUVs in the world, which emit nearly a billion tons of CO2 every year. The fact is that SUVs are becoming electric, but they require batteries that are larger than those of smaller cars. In addition, these dull vehicles also need larger tires that wear more and release more harmful particles into the environment. And the heavier the vehicle, the more serious damage it causes to the roads.
What’s on offer? Experts came to the conclusion that the fashion for crossovers and SUVs should be kind of “cooled”, that is, new rules should be adopted for them and legal restrictions should be imposed on them. This will be done by aggressively raising taxes on heavy vehicles, as well as creating incentives to buy lighter vehicles.
Making smaller batteries and reducing the overall weight of cars could also be crucial. During the discussions, extreme opinions were also heard, among which there were proposals for a legal ban on SUVs, but all experts united around the idea that manufacturers should in practice change their product offerings, focusing on more economical and environmentally friendly cars with smaller dimensions and significantly reduced engine power.
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2023-09-23 07:30:47
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