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Re:An electric Kia that’s faster than a Lamborghini? The 202... by michaelt on Monday December 19, 2022 @06:13AM (#34050826)
In that case, I can't understand why so many EVs are ugly-ass crossovers.

Who the hell has said to themselves well, the Ford Mustang is great, but it would be much more fun if instead of being a 2-door convertible, it was a practical family car and had 4 doors so you can help little Khaleesi into her car seat?

Who are these car designers saying the Lotus Elise is an iconic 2-seater roadster with a very low driving position, but you know what would be even more fun? A 4-door crossover with a much higher driving position, so our elderly and overweight customers can get in and out without straining their knees?

Re:An electric Kia that’s faster than a Lamborghini? The 202... by cjrp on Monday December 19, 2022 @08:57AM (#34052038)
Lotus make a 2-seat roadster EV https://www.lotuscars.com/en-GB/evija. So they're trying to cover different segments.
Re:An electric Kia that’s faster than a Lamborghini? The 202... by travisporter on Monday December 19, 2022 @10:33AM (#34053239)
I’m in the market for a car and the short answer is my partner wants room
Re:An electric Kia that’s faster than a Lamborghini? The 202... by forgotpwd16 on Monday December 19, 2022 @01:26PM (#34055636)
>A 4-door crossover with a much higher driving position

Wonder how weight distribution (batteries placed within frame at bottom) of EVs impacts driving.

Re:An electric Kia that’s faster than a Lamborghini? The 202... by Tagbert on Monday December 19, 2022 @01:46PM (#34055906)
EVs generally have very stable cornering as they don’t roll much due to the low weight and they have a 50/50 weight distribution. Having said that, they are heavy and so are not nimble in switching directions.
Re:An electric Kia that’s faster than a Lamborghini? The 202... by klooney on Monday December 19, 2022 @02:03PM (#34056155)
Cars are unpopular, crossovers are popular. That's what the people want.