If you know anything about old cars, you’ve probably noticed how small they are, especially compared to current models. And this is not an impression. Indeed, cars are getting bigger and bigger these days for several reasons. The first are safety standards, which forces manufacturers to integrate more and more equipment. And it obviously takes up space. In addition, the bodies are thicker, not to mention the general tendency of SUVs to be much larger than other models.

📰 Heavy and bulky SUVs contradict the city’s adaptation to climate change. They are not normal in a city like Paris.
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— David Belliard (@David_Belliard) February 26, 2023

A growing trend

So, in 2003, the Volkswagen Golf had a width of 1.75 meters, and now it has increased to 1.80 meters. Not to mention that motorists choose larger models, such as the ID.4. The latter has a size not less than The width is 1.85 meters ! And this is starting to cause a lot of problems. Indeed, sometimes it is difficult to move through narrow streets, but not only that. And it also becomes more difficult in parking lots, because they are now too small for modern cars.

Too long and wide

According to the English consumer organization Which, no less than 161 model would be too long for placement in a standard parking space, displayed at 4.80 meters. And that compares to just 129 in 2018. That’s not all, because the 27 models are also too wide and therefore face difficulties when parking and especially opening the doors without damaging the neighbor’s car. And this trend, unfortunately, is unlikely to stop in the near future…

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