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Thursday,
January 31, 2008
Can
it change the way Americans think about vehicle size?
I've been following the Smart Car since I saw these
vehicles being used for deliveries in Pasadena, California
several years ago. Since I live in a very urban area,
where parking can be a serious issue, such a vehicle is
very tempting.
Yet, for such a small vehicle, its city fuel economy is
not eye-popping compared to my favorite city car, the Toyota
Prius. Still, the Smart costs much less than a Prius.
Despite its low cost, however, I still can't help but feel
that the Smart is just a toy, even though it can be a
great car for commuters. Nonetheless, maybe the Smart car
can make consumers realize that big is not always better,
especially if you are trying to park in an urban area.
And, simply scaling down the size of America's automobile
fleet could be even more important than even hybrids.
Labels: small
cars, smart
posted by Dahcredyns @ 9:35
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