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I happened to rent, for several hundred miles, both models gas engine trims this past summer, and the results couldnt have been more striking.
New Rav4 failed the moose test. LOL.
New Rav4 failed the moose test. LOL.
ah man any link to that? Still have Rav4 on our radar in 2 years but want to see its moose test limits.
I posted this elsewhere.
Here are the age ranges of SUV Buyers in 2019:
Age 24 and younger...less than 1%
Age 25 to 54.............43%
Age 55 to 64.............26%
Age 65 and up..........31%
So a huge chunk are not buying these to drive families around...57% are age 55 & older, and another chunk of Post-Family Age buyers are in the next lower tier.
I gotta think that cargo room might not be so important to this demographic.
It is the most important in this demographic, otherwise why would they buy an SUV over a car? Even if they don't use the extra space, it is nice to have in case you need it.
Most people don't care about driving dynamics, that only appeals to car guys.
I buy an SUV for awd, and for ground clearance. If not for that, I'd be in a Corvette or similar.
I'm speaking about the general population. Most people buy these SUV's for their practicality. Of course everyone on this forum will have different reasons, whether it be looks, turbo, driving dynamics, etc...basically any trait Mazda has that would be superior to it's competition. But in general, I would say extra space, fuel economy and safety would probably be the biggest reasons.
I have a Mazda3 and plan on getting an CX-5 once they refresh it, but then again I don't care about gas mileage or having a ton of cargo room. I just need something with a bit more space than my 3.
It is the most important in this demographic, otherwise why would they buy an SUV over a car? Even if they don't use the extra space, it is nice to have in case you need it.
Most people don't care about driving dynamics, that only appeals to car guys.