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Old 12-30-2023, 08:39 PM   #312 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
My impression of the RAV4 at the time was that it had less hatch space than the Prius.

The Prius was spectacular precisely because of the utility it offers.

The hatch area of the Prius was so good that a person of my height could sleep in the back. I doubt that's true of the RAV4 and the like.
I fully agree. I am inclined to believe Toyota built what they did based on data (in relation to target market segment) though.

As an example, Honda's latest vehicles are getting longer hoods and less cabin space, because people are more likely to buy them. Cab-forward designs simply don't sell, even if they're superior in every way other than serviceability.

Most people I know in the US have little interest in hatches or wagons. They either prefer sedans (???) or have moved on to SUVs. I can't figure this one out.
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