Nissan blew it with me

Inspector71

I understasnd what you are saying but I don't think my argument was flawed as it was no argument. What I posted was a tongue-in-cheek lament (perhaps too "nuanced" for those nursing certain insecurities) not an argument. If you read my posts you will see:

I don't advocate a change
I recognize market forces cannot be ignored
Nissan must follow the market
But, they went too far. They have cross overs in several models.

I am not the one who invented the term "chickification" of SUVS. Automotive writes have discussed it for years. They have noted that in some cases for a husband to buy his truck/suv it must have certain features that appeal to women. I am old enough to remember when SUVs could be ordered without carpets which makes sense for people like me. The chickification of cars most certainly includes "softer" or feminine touches if you prefer. that appeal to women more than men. Seat warmers, soft rides, etc. My wife is a perfect example as she favors the feminie touches which have more to do with comfort than performance. I think you missed by point with the Juke. What I was stating to another poster was that Nissan already has three cross over vehicles, Juke, Murano, and Rogue, The new Pathfinder is morphing into that direction but may stop short and evolve? into a soccer mom van.
Once again, I wonder about the motives of people who respond when they feel the need to insult and engage in ad hominem attack. Calling me stupid because you disagree is no argument. It is no class. You could disagree with everything I said and I would respect you. But the name calling ruins a good argument and you made a good one. I stick with what I believe having watching this evolution from the 1980s on, and from what automotive writers write themselves. the chickification of automobiles is being executed to appeal, as you noted, to the feminine market, who share different tastes from men. I can't help it if some posters are offended. It would seem they have issues better addressed in a different setting.