I don't understand why people want bigger and bigger cars. I was able to fit a ton of stuff in my father's Tiguan when I had to move out of my apartment/move to Germany, including my huge DH bike and seemingly endless boxes and luggage.
Big cars just make parking more difficult and increase fuel consumption in my view. The 1 or 2 weeks where one might need a larger car for summer holiday, I'd just rent a minivan. Even with my generously-sized Mondeo wagon, I never came close to filling it up.
A few weeks ago, I moved my daughter to university. With four people and a dog in the explorer, we put a Thule roof box on top for her bedding, hockey equipment, and other things, plus inside we had a fridge, her clothes for the year, and all the school supplies and electronics.
Everything fit, but a smaller vehicle wouldn't have worked.
That's why I wanted a bigger vehicle. We often have five people plus a dog plus luggage. That doesn't fit in a smart car.
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