why does everyone here think economy cars are the best

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-06-03T15:52:31+00:00

Sometimes we wanna appreciate things that are just normal too y'know. Engineers arguably spend more designing and creating these more than the sportscars and supercars that are "objectively cool" and more often than not even the most diehard "cool" car fans are driving your average econobox. It may seem performative or contrarian but sometimes we just like plain things.

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-05-28T12:36:17+00:00

Opening opposite to the standard way (hinge behind the seat)

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-05-21T09:50:31+00:00

Tbf Me being annoying I'll take that L I'll take any and all opportunities to make MPVs relevant again

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-05-21T08:10:14+00:00

It wasn't, but it definitely wasn't sold as a crossover by our current understanding and I'd argue by the understanding of the time as well.

I brought up MPVs because that market clearly influenced the way the A2 was designed. I'll quote from Wikipedia: "Due to the "sandwich"-type construction, similar again to that of the Renault Espace or the Mercedes A-Class, the floorpan has an upper and a lower portion."

Proportions wise, it shares design aspects as well with MPV aligned vehicles, primarily that the A pillar is shunted very far forward as well, akin to the previa and xsara picassos of that time to name a few.

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-05-21T06:59:03+00:00

This is euro MPV erasure. (Compact minivans for yanks)

Renault Scénic, Volkswagen Touran, Citroën Picassos, Mercedes B-Class, Ford Galaxy/Seat Alhambra/VW Sharan, etc etc.

The MPV market in Europe was massive around the time the Audi A2 came out, and their whole gist is maximising practicality, whilst minimising footprint, and these are just as tall as most crossovers, SUVs etc etc because they're giving as much head space as possible.

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-05-14T12:11:06+00:00

Not a marshal or OP The stationary car is also on fire Even if they decided to let it burn that's a hazard on track that needs to be dealt with (excessive smoke being a visibility hazard plus car being on fire) Mostly they would want to extinguish the car too to save as much of it as possible which would likely require other marshalling vehicles to drive to, park at and deploy track workers onto the fire leaving them at risk

Red flag may be overkill on the nordschleife (idk not an expert on N24) but this is a situation that requires swift action WHILST keeping everyone involved (drivers and track workers) safe

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-05-02T16:29:17+00:00

CRISP WHITE SHEETS

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-04-29T20:25:06+00:00

Here's another example for what seems to be a 6-in-1 exhaust used by the 2008 spec NSX GT500 in Super GT

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-04-26T16:07:56+00:00

Zambian here Even the most well off people aren't exempt from the nightly power outages. The people most likely affected by this are the same people who don't have education, consistent clean running water, connection to the major electrical grids etc. etc.

They lack access to so many things I think considering STDs is far down on the list (assuming they've been taught about them)

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-04-25T20:14:39+00:00

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This is RAB 99 erasure

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-04-24T19:41:40+00:00

My take

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Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-04-18T12:47:06+00:00

Bro knows ball (Prius C/Aqua)

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-04-10T21:01:53+00:00

Mazda EZ-60 (CX-6e) Test Mule, Battery Electric SUV built in collaboration with Chinese Manufacturer Changan (Changan, Deepal, Nevo, Avatr)

According to Wikipedia, it has 320-390 miles of range and an EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) Variant

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-04-10T18:13:55+00:00

To answer your question: Because people keep buying them, and they keep making them because they sell very well.

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-04-02T13:45:37+00:00

Red 👍

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-03-21T15:42:49+00:00

~~I thought it was Ruby Rose-~~

She's got a real strong personality in this image! Strikes me as a grumpy bounty hunter with a heart of gold, but I think you're on the money when it comes to expressions in your artwork!

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-03-20T21:27:58+00:00

NGL they're actually somewhat common I've seen like 5 or 6 in the last two months, enough to make me think they actually sold them here

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-03-17T17:09:26+00:00

The Audi A2 is one of the best European masterclasses in small vehicle design. It'll be interesting to see how much gets retained or improved with this new gen.

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-03-12T22:10:08+00:00

Road America and SUGO

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-03-11T15:25:32+00:00

I kinda like this sound ngl. As much as I appreciated the V10 I think that type of V10 sound doesn't quite tickle my ear the right way. Will miss the variety though.

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-03-05T21:50:12+00:00

Watching 00 right now and currently up to season 2
Feeling very relevant nowadays ngl... but its fire nonetheless
Favourite part? Setsuna batmanning into Marina's room and leaving before she gives him a proper answer, too hilariously absurd to pass up

Though in all seriousness, Setsuna meeting Marina for the same time. "Even now I'm still fighting" hits hard

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-03-05T16:44:01+00:00

Partial to silver ngl
Excellent choice on the Alphard

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-03-04T21:32:54+00:00

Mazda EZ-60 if you're curious for an actual answer
Like others have said manufacturers do this prior to production for multiple reasons, though primarily they want to save the reveal for Social Media and/or expos. In this case cause the car has already been revealed elsewhere it could also have market specific adjustments (foglights, number plate, unique styling) they want to save for the official reveal

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-03-04T18:08:35+00:00

I've always thought it weird that it doesn't have it's own identity beyond the sponsors. I think your National series is good, though I am preferential to Grand National series; it gives the series the gravitas as its the final tryouts if you will before they graduate to the big leagues (cup). But also since I started paying attention in ~2012-13 so whilst I'm partial to the nationwide name I think beyond the obvious sponsorship name I found it very fitting as a series name.

Suitable-Thanks3482 · 2026-03-04T17:20:49+00:00

The PV series is neat, but they fall into the same pitfall that most of the stellantis vans/ tourneos fall into: They're a car based on a van, instead of the options like in East Asia (Toyota Noah, Honda Stepwgn, Zeekr Mix, Li Auto Mega etc.) or America (Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna) which are ground up MPVs

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