• grue@lemmy.worldM
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    2 days ago

    It came in two wheelbase lengths, and we have the longer wheelbase

    TIL! Mine is apparently the long wheelbase version, so that’s nice.

    Most modern minivans are smaller than that Sedona and have significantly less cargo space. If you’ve never driven or ridden in a Tahoe, they are bigger on the inside, no question.

    I have been in the inside of a Tahoe, but I admit, it’s been a very long time so I guess the new ones may very well be bigger than I expect.

    Also, I thought the Kia Sedona was a “modern minivan.” Mine’s only… uh… 18 years old. Oh.

    Well, it’s modern compared to my other cars, at least.

    Still, I don’t understand why a 2025 minivan would be smaller, especially when the trend for every other class of vehicle is to get bigger over time.

    • doingthestuff@lemy.lol
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      16 hours ago

      I’d guess it’s mostly about fuel efficiency which is legitimate. I think the Tahoe falls into a light truck category because it’s on a truck frame. Not sure about the newest models, but it was on a truck frame for most of its existence, and those towing ratings are higher than ever.

      “Light trucks” or vehicles like large SUVs don’t have to meet the same efficiency standards as most cars, minivans and smaller SUVs which often use more of unibody frame. It’s bad regulation at work.