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[–] Demdaru@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Honestly, they know that. But fashion is fashion, and people's desire is rarely logical. So that barrier...I don't think it will work any better than actual idiot tax. The only offputting thing would be price.

[–] olafurp@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

There's already an idiot tax, a crossover costs 50% more than regular. Price is not an issue for people that buy these but a license, course and having the license easier to revoke for speeding in pedestrian zone might work.

[–] myrrh@ttrpg.network 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

...problem is that manufacturers are discontinuing cars to focus upon SUVs + trucks...

[–] olafurp@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

It's starting to impact the used car market where I live. Not as many options as before when half are cross/suv.