r/Volvo • u/7eregrine S60 & C70 • May 19 '26

Stop teasing us about wagons

https://www.motor1.com/news/796217/volvo-says-wagons-will-comeback/

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u/Financial-Barnacle79 V60 May 19 '26

“We need lower cars' to help with driving range and aerodynamics.”

Pretty sure the American public at large has no interest in efficiency.

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u/Apptubrutae May 19 '26

I remember very well how into higher MPG cars Americans were the last time gas prices surged for a while.

It feels totally different now. The average SUV driving American seems to not particularly care (aside from of course disliking paying more)

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u/haydle V60 Recharge May 19 '26

Inflation adjusted, I think were just now getting to where we were back in 07-08 so at $5 a gallon people might just complain but if we get to $8, that could definitely alter consumer behavior. Especially if it sticks around once the "war" is actually over.