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Re:Rivian R1T: First Drive in the Electric Pickup by SkyPuncher on Wednesday September 29, 2021 @01:03AM (#28690465)
To be fair, Fords smaller SUVs are essentially sedans with an extended roof and trunk. A Ford Escape has almost identify fuel milage as a Toyota Camry. Likewise, a Ford F-150 gets nearly the same gas mileage as a Chevy Equinox.

At this point, there's a lot of engine tech that really helps to optimize for a vehicle's power demands. Ford in particular is running very small volume engines at high compression ratios to get some great fuel economy.

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Re:Rivian R1T: First Drive in the Electric Pickup by PpEY4fu85hkQpn on Wednesday September 29, 2021 @01:17AM (#28690521)
SUVs also have higher front profiles which makes them significantly more deadly to pedestrians.

Current safety ratings are only for people inside of the vehicle and that is insane.

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Re:Rivian R1T: First Drive in the Electric Pickup by halo37253 on Thursday September 30, 2021 @12:46PM (#28708361)
The Escape is pretty much a larger Hatchback Car. Lifted slightly with bigger tires and more headroom. Compared to a sedan you get more cargo space options. For a family cars make zero sense.
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