I'm cool, I think I misinterpreted you then.

So people buy SUVs they don't need?  Who are you to judge?  Would you like people complaining about your car because it's unnecessarily powerful, a waste of fuel and natural resources?  That can happen.

Also there are many reasons why cars in Europe are smaller in size: they tax engines bigger than 1.4L, fuel there is 8-10 dollars per gallon, city roads can be much more cramped.  So their choices are limited. 

Not one has to do with them being smarter. 

They do.
Some people buy SUV just because they like height of the ride or because they think it's safer, not for certain needs

Yes, my car is powerful, but with 34mpg highway @ 60mph
How's that a waste?
At least it's not a gasler and bests most cars in the same category

P.S. I'm actually worried when i see car simillar to yours in crappy winter conditions (especially driven by woman)
If that thing hits you, it's game-over
I see a lot of SUVs in the ditches every time it snows or rains
Also, these are the cars that usually put damage on your car during parking
They back into you, crack your bumper or headlight, or just damage your grill with tow hitch

You got on the truck soapbox, not me.  I was responding to your comment.



Go by the data reported.  IIHS reported that the Smart car got great marks in front and side impact ratings.  So people jumped on that.  IIHS is very lax at testing between different classes.  Like why are they just testing this now, when the car has been on the market for over a year?

And I'm not here to support the Smart, but small cars are only an issue when you have people driving heavy, oversized vehicles, and vice versa.  Utilitarian and heavy don't have to be related, but with most cars, they are.  I'm just an advocate of lighter cars, because most cars are way too heavy IMO, regardless of their size.

I could drive a Lotus, nowhere near the size of a Smart, but nearly as light.  That car is taking a beating if its hit by a 5000 lb SUV, but we're not condemning the Elise too.