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0 pointsioseph2y ago0 comments

It's so bizarre to me as an Australian that these are considered "compact". Here they are the standard utility vehicle for every tradesman (although the Toyota Hilux is perhaps most popular). Coming from my hatchback I find these long and awkward to park / merge.

Sadly Dodge Rams and other stupid big US cars are starting to rear their ugly faces, although they look hilariously out of place on our roads. A popular term for them is "emotional support vehicle"

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lmpdev2y ago

I'm utterly baffled why Toyotas like the 79 Series LandCruiser hasn't taken over the United States yet

It is the most American vehicle ever made

Next to no electronics, far stronger than a Hilux, all standard dirt cheap parts that are all entirely serviceable in the middle of no where and most importantly for Americans: a massive V8 diesel engine

Out bush I see quite a few 6 wheeler modified ones with double 220L (63 gallon) fuel tanks

US Regulatory capture shooting themselves in the foot I guess

elihu2y ago

A couple reasons might be the chicken tax (25% tariff on all imported trucks) and if it's "too small" it might be in the category of light trucks where the EPA imposes very strict fuel economy standards.

I blame regulatory capture for both of these things. Gotta protect American big truck manufacturers from competition from smaller, lighter, possibly cheaper vehicles.

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