In recent years, U. The trend threatens to make the "econobox" an endangered species. Krebs says U. It was as if they said, "okay, we gotta make one, here it is. But there's been a sea change in the world of the small car, driven by several factors. Many people now have fuel-efficiency at the top of their "must have" list. In addition, strict new U. Globally, governments are tightening their emissions regulations.

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Econobox (Warehouse)
Econobox is a United States informal slang term for a small, boxy, fuel-efficient economy car with few luxuries and a low price. The term is typically used for cars from the s and s. Econoboxes first came to prominence in the United States due to the oil crisis.
In Praise of the Econobox
With the debut of both the unexpectedly not-ugly Chevy Aveo RS and predictably handsome Ford Fiesta , it's clear small and cheap doesn't have to be ugly and boring. What's the best-looking shitbox? Econoboxes are rarely the fastest cars — the current generation Aveo barely huffs its way to 60 MPH in under 12 seconds. A few, like the Ford Fiesta RS we're likely never to get, can even perform. But even if your car ain't exciting to drive, shouldn't it at least look attractive.
The Dodge Neon. The Geo Metro. The Mitsubishi Mirage. The Chevrolet Cavalier. The Toyota Yaris. The Nissan Micra. All of these and many more are common examples of what many would call an econobox. Not just that, but as one would expect, even insurance will be cheaper. As an example, the Subaru BRZ, weighs at minimum 2,lbs kg while a Mitsubishi Mirage weighs at most 2,lbs.