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Australians are driving bigger, heavier, dirtier cars and it's alarming both climate and road safety experts.

A decade ago, sedans and hatchbacks were the most popular cars in Australia. Today, Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and American-style utes dominate new car sales and advertising.

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[–] Echineon@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Definitely need bigger boot space I find the front is quite a lot of waste space but decided it's better than hauling my aged hatchback WRX around with petrol price these days. I learn to live with it but roof rack is a must.

[–] naevaTheRat@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ours has the rack. Unsure on effect on range but I just did sydney to Canberra easily with one stop I needed to take for concentration anyway.

I've never had a roof rack before, where to look for a sturdy one that's aerodynamic for the car? It'd be good for a holiday

[–] Echineon@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

Our is factory fitted and it shouldn't matter much in aerodynamic and range wise. Battery consumption would be more related to acceleraion and driving habit. in the city I get 11.7 - 12.5 kWh/100km so yes should be doable for Syd Can trip on an extended range. If you have luggage I would recommend an after market roof tray to make it easier loading unloading. Just finished its first 1000km so no idea how things will be.