I can explain that....they suck.
They're ugly, way over-engineered, and priced about 300% more than they're worth. I wouldn't take a new car if they gave me one.
For less than half the cost of one, you could have the vintage vehicle of your choice restored and upgraded with modern brakes, suspension and drivetrain.
For a little more, you could have a pristine custom version with an expensive interior and paint job...all done by some skilled American worker, probably right there in your own home town.
I went looking for a large SUV, and was hoping to find a basic model without all the electronic bells and whistles. NO GO. Every single one of them had all kinds of doo-dads and thingamajigs that I neither want nor need. For example, I do not need a car that speaks to me, I do not need an on-board GPS, I do not need a rear view camera. I do not need a “smart key” that opens the car when I just walk by it. I could go on.
Dear Lord, the crap they have loaded into those things makes the dashboard look like Mission Control!
You know what I need and want? A fly window, a cup holder, and an ashtray. Oh, and a front bench seat. HA! Good luck with that, Jenny.
And talk about sticker shock! $70-80K for a car (even a LARGE car)! No thanks.
Regards,
PS: Oh! And memo to the manufacturers: Not everybody likes boring colors. If I see one more black/silver/gray car, I may scream. For $70K you should be able to get your car in whatever dang color you want.
/rant
(WHEW! I feel better now.)