tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17606663.post1476734067582579975..comments2023-10-20T01:32:37.488-07:00Comments on All Cars, All the Time: Volkswagen April 2009 SalesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17606663.post-45908100941062917942009-05-06T10:39:00.000-07:002009-05-06T10:39:00.000-07:00Yup. Almost everywhere else, save for maybe China...Yup. Almost everywhere else, save for maybe China, sedans are for the older folks and hatches are for the younger generation. <br /><br />There are a lot of theories as to why the U.S. seems to disdain hatchbacks, but I’ve never heard a convincing argument. In smaller cars, hatches just make so much more sense. It’s great fun to watch people trying to load up their Jettas and Civics at Ikea with boxes that cannot be jammed into either the trunk or backseat without great difficulty.<br /><br />There are signs that people are changing their attitudes. The MINI is selling like gangbusters and Ford will be sending hatches versions of the Fiesta and next generation Focus our way. <br /><br />In the end, I think most Americans will accept hatches only if they are jacked up on stilts and called crossovers. Somehow this makes it more palatable. Go figure.Michael Sheenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08519378841550854256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17606663.post-40498509634195569632009-05-06T10:26:00.000-07:002009-05-06T10:26:00.000-07:00The Mk4 Jetta was called the Bora in Europe. The c...The Mk4 Jetta was called the Bora in Europe. The current Mk5 one is called "Jetta". I live in Germany, and I see a Jetta maybe once a month - it's a vehicle only bought by people who are way too old to drive.Mirkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06055919181202838444noreply@blogger.com