Here is the range in parking lot talked about for years: an SUV. In 2020, WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) published damn report on an SUV.
among the main casts association, we find overconsumption gasoline. Heavier, these vehicles also consume more fuel and therefore pollute more.
Fines ecological systems were even created to sanction models weighing more than 1800 kg.
SUV vs sedan
Just to answer question : yes, an SUV is more expensive than a sedan. In addition, it is in this domain it is clear that the gap between both ranges very important.
When we take motorization and level processing are the same, we quickly find ourselves with more than 3000 euros differences, penalty included.
The bill is even higher if there are options another, which usually happens. For example, when we take a Peugeot 308 (sedan), we find it by price 27,500 euros (in PureTech 130 Allure).
While the Peugeot 3008, using the same engine, ends up at 32,700 eurosan increase of more than 5000 euros.
Gasoline must be added to this. Indeed, an SUV consume more Therefore, you will have to refuel more regularly.
Electric SUVs
As with other models, SUVs must be electric if they want to continue sell new models in Europe until 2035.
But according to a WWF study, it is fake good idea. Because without a drastic reduction during this decade of SUVs, electrification will not have a car park sufficient influence help climate.
Today, SUVs represent 38% market share. According to the WWF, it would be necessary to go lower 10% achieve purposes.
here again price far above what can be found residents of the city especially. Solution for resist these rates may be leasing.
But here you rent a vehicle that does not exist same taste and if you buy new car
Insurance is also higher
If when buying SUVs are more expensive, the observation is the same insurance your car
In effect, insurer risks paying more in case of theft, and so will tax above for motorist.
It is also necessary to consider the relationship weight/powerthat plays for the sum insurance.
For Peugeot 3008 it takes approx 400 euros per year at the insurance level.
Another parameter: high fuel prices for 3 months will not affect the growth of SUV sales. pic.twitter.com/E6uAjlKswl
— Mathieu Chassignet (@M_Chassignet) June 2, 2022
Source: Auto Plus
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