The Real SUV We Can’t Have

[Down1]

Nissan just announced a new SUV they’re not going to sell here.

It’s called the Terra – and the Chinese (and other foreign markets) will get it beginning next spring. Nissan’s Ashwani Gupta says there is growing demand in China for “go anywhere SUVs built like the rugged SUVs old” – which apparently are no longer in demand here.

This, of course, is claptrap. There is plenty of demand.

The problem is Uncle.
https://www.ericpetersautos.com/2018/03/20/real-suv-cant/

[madfranks]

US regulations on autos make most everything built around the world incompatible with US law. I recall reading about these cheap Chevrolet cars they sell in Mexico, like $5000 for a new car cheap, but since they're basically four wheels and an engine, they're illegal here in the US.