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Originally Posted by Ecky
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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suvs due to the obesity epidemic. people in japan still have families, but are much thinner so the sedan market is much bigger