In fact, I don't think she ever drove it. Somewhat unexpectedly, the youth-mobiles are appealing to older, richer buyers, too. New Beetle's evocation of the old Beetle is an obvious draw. Focus' up-market looks seem to be its ladder to upper demographic levels. And Cruiser's styling homage to cars of the 1930s has given it reach.
People get tired of segments.
They want what other people don't have. The thing is just a happy vehicle. People smile when they drive 'em. Cruiser looks like something out of Bonnie and Clyde . Bragg's less impressed by the hype and hysteria than most people, though.