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Fiat could always just badge the 500 as Cinquecento in the US if Ford kicked up a fuss.
2009 Ford Fiesta: Was Actually a Ka?
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Sorry, Sniffs, but it's simpler than that. Americans think hatchback = cheap because they're small and don't have big, torquey engines. They also dislike many of them simply because they didn't come from Detroit.
The reason why we're seeing a resurgence of hatchback popularity in this country today is because people are flocking to smaller, more-fuel-efficient, and "greener" cars due to the whole global warming scare and our "exorbitant" gas prices.
The reason why we're seeing a resurgence of hatchback popularity in this country today is because people are flocking to smaller, more-fuel-efficient, and "greener" cars due to the whole global warming scare and our "exorbitant" gas prices.
Actually, Golfs are probably the most-commonly-accepted hatchbacks in this country. It's surprising how many VWs you'll find in rural, "american-made or nothing" areas.
Of course, buyers here will opt for the VR6 versions whenever possible, and would rather drive a Passat or Jetta than a Golf.
Of course, buyers here will opt for the VR6 versions whenever possible, and would rather drive a Passat or Jetta than a Golf.
