Just a bit ago I opined that GM/Chevy are being, uh, not very smart by killing the Chevrolet Malibu.
I extended that out to Ford and Stellantis, as well. While I don't think every OEM needs a sedan -- the Subaru Legacy is unlikely to be missed -- I think the Detroit Three do.
MaintenanceCostsNope. The CUV is now the default car, and the sedan is a specialty product. For baseline competitiveness the OEMs need a full lineup of CUVs. Full-line OEMs also need pickup trucks and a couple sizes of SUVs. Sedans are what coupes used to be: a bonus afterthought.
JeffI believe if they made sedans with usable trunks, taller, and easier to get in and out of more people would buy them. The trend toward sloped roofs, lower profiles, and small trunks has increased sales of crossovers and suvs.
KOKingToyota still moved half a million Camrys and Corollas in the US last year, and although I can't find Model 3 numbers on their own, I'm guessing it's in the 200k range, so sedans aren't going the way of the PLC. Clearly SUVs and trucks have higher margins, and it's all about 'shareholder value' for the Big 3 in particular, so I don't seem them bringing em back if/until the pendulum swings back in another generation or two.
BillccmI miss the Fusion, too. My daughter's 2007 Fusion has been reasonably reliable and now approaching 200,000 miles her only replacement to consider is a Honda Accord. Sad Detroit decided not to compete in the automobile business.
Tassos Jong-iLMaybe I am wrong. I am paid to give me (as informed as possible) opinionDid you learn English in one of my gulag schools? I joke, I joke! please have a great weekend Healey-San.
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