It looks like it has room to store things. Having owned SUVs, both Greens said they have no desire to go back to a sedan and give up the cargo capacity they have now, a trend the auto industry recognizes. The traditional three-box sedan has gone away for the most part in Europe, except for the premium market. The North American market still likes them, but I think that's in transition. Perhaps not in the premium end of the market, but we will see the three-box, notchback sedan becoming obsolete.
People just expect more functionality in their vehicles.
Young buyers traditionally choose cars such as the Escort and Chevrolet Cavalier because that is what they can afford, and they're searching for roomier alternatives. They like a lot of SUV attributes. They want to carry their friends and their things, and they want to see where they're going. Instead, he expects roomy, functional vehicles that are positioned like SUVs but ride and drive like passenger cars like the Vibe and Matrix. In some respects, it's the vehicle of the year.