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Originally Posted by jamesqf
Oh, really? Seems to work just fine in the 1st gen Insight, and there aren't many smaller/lighter cars on the market.
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Yep really. The Gen 1 insight was only a 2 seater. Most Euro hatches carry 4-5 people
and luggage, or 2 people and a load of 'stuff' quite easily. The insight only had the latter option.
Look at Rob's VW Polo build thread for pics of his supermini or google cars like the Peugeot 207 or VW Polo. All have 4/5 seats and a boot. Smaller ones like the Citroen C1/C2 sometimes have moveable back seats so you can have leg room or luggage room.
EDIT - You also have to remember that most European families only have (or had until recently) one car - very few would have the US stylee one car, one truck for towing etc etc.
When I was little
ALL of our family motoring needs (2 adults, 1 child, 1 dog) were catered for in a 10ft long Mini.