Most comments here are overly-simplistic. Simpletons.
Yes, most hybrids are based on the "rolling coffin" design. They are small vehicles. The problem with everybody driving small cars is that not everybody fits in a small car. Try fitting a family of 4 (let's say the guys in the family are 6'2" & 200+ lbs.) in a Prius. Doesn't work unless you like to eat your knees.
SUV's roll over... actually, the shorter the SUV, the more apt it is to roll over. Me, I like my Suburban. Great for bigger people. Great for a family. Great for not rolling over.
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Most comments here are overly-simplistic. Simpletons. Yes, most hybrids are based on the "rolling coffin" design. They are small vehicles. The problem with everybody driving small cars is that not everybody fits in a small car. Try fitting a family of 4 (let's say the guys in the family are 6'2" & 200+ lbs.) in a Prius. Doesn't work unless you like to eat your knees. SUV's roll over... actually, the shorter the SUV, the more apt it is to roll over. Me, I like my Suburban. Great for bigger people. Great for a family. Great for not rolling over.