[seabird]

It's not 3.5 tons, it's the footprint (track width * wheelbase).

The emissions standards reward larger vehicles that generally start around $35k-$40k. Americans just love going immediately underwater on a $100k Grand Wagoneer.

[ajmurmann]

I think you are referring to the CAFE standards which are part of what I am referring to. However, there is also a weight-based rule for tax write-offs: https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/section-179-tax-break-suvs-tr...