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Originally Posted by Nickshu
Pedestrian and animal impact regulations, many of which are not American regulations (automakers design for the world market), have been a big factor in the high belt line designs. In the USA I think side impact regulations drive the high door/short glass/short roof pillar designs too.
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Speculation. Why does a truck 5 feet off the ground need high belt lines and a bed that looks like a hot tub? Anyone have a link?
In the end cars are tools and form follows function. If we are safer because of it, I am okay with it.
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