Today on "This Crossover Fad has Gone Too Far"

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno) 05/04/2017 at 21:37 • Filed to: None

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You can buy a Chevy Spark with plastic cladding, roof rails, “skid plates”, and big offroader-ish fog lights. It’s called the ACTIV. I don’t remember this being revealed.

The sad thing is, these damn things will probably sell, and sell, and sell.

On the bright side, you can get a stick. 

Who am I kidding there is no bright side. Just buy a regular, actually kinda handsome Spark, people.

CB > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2017 at 21:40

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I like the fact that they offer the Spark in colours that belong on mini-eggs.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > CB 05/04/2017 at 21:43

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All cars should have the color pallets of tiny econo cars.

E92M3 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2017 at 21:44

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Seems kind of dumb. Most people that buy a Spark are trying to get away buying the cheapest new car possible. Not exactly the type to add options, and accessories. Same with the Versa.

They’d be way better off buying a slightly used better car, but they HAVE to have a NEW car.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > E92M3 05/04/2017 at 21:47

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At the same time, for the seemingly low, low price of $16k you too can look like you live an outdoorsy and active lifestyle. Yes, even you who can’t really afford a new car but are buying one anyway.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2017 at 21:49

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It’s the latest trend. Mazda already has a ugly awful lifted... THING based on the Mazda 2

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/04/2017 at 21:52

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We keep getting closer and closer to regular cars with some cladding on them. We’re so close to just getting a bunch of hatchbacks. All that’s left to lose is the cladding.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2017 at 21:52

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And the AWD everything. Although I’m positive that’s here to stay

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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2017 at 21:53

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Well I mean, this hideous thing is actually a Sonic, so it’s not much better.

Picture won’t load, but I meant the Chevy Trax.

Milky > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/04/2017 at 21:54

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That has a different body and actually looks good.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/04/2017 at 21:54

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I’m okay with AWD, as long as more and more people adopt the twin clutch system Ford and GM are starting to use over Haldex

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Milky 05/04/2017 at 21:55

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I hope you like being wrong, because it’s important to love yourself. IN SPITE OF ALL YOUR FLAWS

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/04/2017 at 21:56

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I’m assuming there’s supposed to be a picture of a Tax here. At least that thing has the “kinda tall” aspect. This is literally cladding on a Spark.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2017 at 21:59

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I have no problem with it being AN option, as long as it’s not the ONLY option:

I’m looking at you Buick.

Under_Score > E92M3 05/04/2017 at 22:00

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You can get high tech safety systems and decent interior space for under 20 grand. These things are a steal.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 05/04/2017 at 22:04

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That’s still a sexy wagon, cladding be damned.

HammerheadFistpunch > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2017 at 22:08

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A regular spark does not meet my ACTIV needs

Milky > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/04/2017 at 22:14

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Soooooo good.

Svend > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2017 at 22:16

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Even Ford are have done it with the Fiesta.

Ford Fiesta Active.

WilliamsSW > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2017 at 22:17

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Yes, nothing screams “active and outdoorsy” quite like a Spark with some plastic shit glued onto it.

smobgirl > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/04/2017 at 22:23

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I’m embarrassed to tell you that I rather like the CX-3.

smobgirl > CB 05/04/2017 at 22:24

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The base model Fiat spectrum is pretty amazing too.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > WilliamsSW 05/04/2017 at 22:25

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Hey, Subaru has built a whole brand image by gluing some cladding to a legacy wagon.

Maxima Speed > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/04/2017 at 22:26

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I saw the Cx-3 the other day. That thing is cute. It so tiny.

WilliamsSW > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2017 at 22:30

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Yeah, I suppose that’s true. Along with a whole lot of ad film shot in forests

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Milky 05/04/2017 at 22:31

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I WILL NOT SUFFER THIS

404 - User No Longer Available > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 05/04/2017 at 22:31

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Well maybe later you can get an “Ultra” trim which body colours those trim...

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > smobgirl 05/04/2017 at 22:31

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Et tu, smobgirl? D:

smobgirl > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/04/2017 at 23:01

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I mean...if they’d put part-time 4wd instead it’s not much different from a Tercel...

I think I mostly just like that it’s tiny. And since we don’t get the panda cross...

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > smobgirl 05/04/2017 at 23:06

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But see the Tercel is quite large inside (because it’s made of paper thin Japanese steel). It’s honestly more spacious than my wife’s car.

smobgirl > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/04/2017 at 23:35

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It is pretty amazing. It’s virtually the same width and height as my fiat, plus, what, 22 inches longer? Because wagon. And it’s a whole different world.

bhtooefr > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/05/2017 at 01:01

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We’re already there, except for the plastic shit (and, except for the performance car plastic shit, it’s toned down):

58 inches tall, firmly in hatchback territory. (My Prius is taller by a tenth of an inch, and it’s the generation that Toyota made a big deal about being lower than previous generations. A more direct competitor, the Focus RS, is .4" taller than this thing.) And Mercedes-Benz actually calls that a SUV.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/05/2017 at 06:50

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that version not sold here thankfully

pip bip - choose Corrour > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 05/05/2017 at 06:50

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amen.

that’s going to be the only version of the wagon Holden plan on selling

RT > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/07/2017 at 18:29

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The crossover trend is understandable - no one is going to use them off-road, but that’s not the point. For the average family they:

Are much easier to get in and out of.

Make it much easier to buckle up children and load the car.

Have better visibility since you’re higher up and can see more.

Are also easier to park because of this, plus they’re only car sized.

Even have extra seating and space without becoming a truck or van.

That being said, this Spark with cladding offers none of those features, other than looking terrible. It’s just a rubbish fashion accessory.

RT > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/07/2017 at 18:32

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It’s just a Mazda2 with a higher driving position. Nothing much is really sacrificed, it just gives it better ergonomics for tall people, families, old people etc. Doesn’t even look half bad either tbh.