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Originally Posted by Table 5
It doesn't seem to be stopping the bigger SUVs (Yukons, Suburban etc) from being boxier in the back.
I think it's more a style/trend thing. Wagons these days are less about the pure utility aspect (probably since they pretty much are only available at the higher end), and a slopey rear makes them look sleeker/faster or something something.
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I think it's less an issue on big ones because of the way fuel efficiency standards are calculated(not considering Euro market here). But as we move to electric, aerodynamic efficiencies gain even more importance for highway range.