Why put a small cylinder in a heavy car?

[Narmer]

That car weighs almost 4000 pounds and your putting a 4-cylinder in there? That means the engine has to work harder to carry such a heavy load. Over time, that can cause the engine to wear out faster. Same thing for putting a 6-cylinder in a (Middle Eastern) Lexus G470, Toyota 4-runner or Ford Explorer. V8 should be the standard.

This may be extreme but a diesel V-8/10/12 would be better in heavier cars.

 

[Colt45]

its cheap?

 

[suicidalpigeon]

Why buy an SUV in the first place?

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: suicidalpigeon
Why buy an SUV in the first place?

To kill.

 

[Narmer]

Originally posted by: Colt45
its cheap?

It's cheap for the manufacturer. But Caveat Emptor. In the long run, it'll be more expensive to maintain that engine. Don't consumers know or think about this when they car/truck shopping?

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: Narmer
It's cheap for the manufacturer. But Caveat Emptor. In the long run, it'll be more expensive to maintain that engine. Don't consumers know or think about this when they car/truck shopping?

Nope. Consumers are stupid. "I want an SUV because everyone drives an SUV now! Hmm, it's expensive to get the V8 option, I think I'll just get a base model. Besides, it gets better mileage!"

There's nothing wrong with the 6-cylinder in the Land Cruiser, though. Those cars are indestructible.

 

[intogamer]

like its ever gonna carry load other than groceries and kids

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: suicidalpigeon
Why buy an SUV in the first place?

To kill.

kittens while getting a triple mondo latte.

 

[Narmer]

Originally posted by: intogamer
like its ever gonna carry load other than groceries and kids

Whether it has anything other than the driver, the vehicle still weighs 4000lbs.

 

[FoBoT]

save gas?
cost less?
people don't care?

 

[DurocShark]

Most folks buying new SUVs are trading them in every few years, just like with most new car buyers in general.

So the engine wearing out more quickly isn't an issue. 30-50k miles should be fine regardless.

BTW: I drive a 3500lb vehicle with a 2.0 4 cylinder engine. Yep. Wears out faster. So what.

 

[thomsbrain]

1. it's turbocharged and makes 240 HP, which is more than a lot of V6's, notably the ones Detroit puts in its similar-sized SUV's (except for the Honda V6 in the Saturn VUE). I do agree that the V6 in the RAV4 is more appealing, but it's not like the RDX is hurting for thust.

2. acura already offers a V6 SUV. product differentiation is important.