misperceptions

[cassidyrose]

I was just bouncing around LJ and saw someone's entry about driving a Scion XB for the first time. Said person was complaining about how big it was and how it would be difficult to park because it is so big and compared it to a SUV.

Um, no.

The Scion XB (of which we are owners) is actually quite small. There is scads of head and leg room on the interior which is wonderful and a big reason why we bought the car; however, it is shorter and narrower than most small to mid-size cars on the market (to give you an example, it is shorter and narrower than the Prius, Corolla and Honda Civic, and just barely longer than a Geo Metro). I routinely lose the car in parking lots because it is not visible parked in between average sized cars and it takes up about half the parking space of a larger car. It is taller than many small cars, but that does not make it difficult to park.

It is just interesting to see how wildly size can be misperceived.

Comments

[queensheba.livejournal.com]

I think the boxy shape tends to make people think it's "bigger." I'm surprised that it's shorter and narrower than a Civic; they seem small to me. I do really like the "tall car" design; it's nice in the Toyota Matrix too and surprisingly, in the PT Cruiser. I like a car with a lot of internal space as well.

[cassidyrose.livejournal.com]

It is suprisingly short for how much interior room it has. I find it much roomier than the Matrix (which my parents own). I love that it is tall. It is very easy to get in and out of and is so comfy.

[queensheba.livejournal.com]

I do remember that the Matrix isn't quite as roomy inside as it looks; I remember actually feeling comfier in the Corolla when I checked them both out a dealership. Of course, now I'm one of those evil SUV-driving heathens, so I have plenty of room, but am constantly racked with guilt as well:)

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

I love the roominess inside. deyo is interested in Scions, which says something. ;)

[dafydd.livejournal.com]

Miss Perception? I met her once. I could never quite figure out who she really was...

[cassidyrose.livejournal.com]

;)

I may have to take that as a new stage name.