Automakers have reaped strong profits through the SUV age by building larger, more expensive vehicles.

Now that trend may be turning,call back service. This week, Ford reported that a full two-thirds of its orders for the 2011 Ford Fiesta subcompact have been for the five-door hatchback instead of the four-door sedan, according to the Detroit News.

And that despite a price premium. The hatchback starts at $15,120, but buyers can get a vehicle lease on the sedan for $13,320.

Americans have traditionally shunned hatchback models as conoboxes,doudoune ralph lauren,?but with prices this low, many people are taking a second look. Another reason could be environmental impact, since smaller is seen as greener.

Whatever the reason, the jump in demand is encouraging automakers to produce more of the mini-cars. Other popular subcompact cars on the market include the Chevrolet Aveo,45 City, Honda Fit and MiniCooper, and more models are on the way,beat by dre. Next year will bring Chrysler Fiat 500 and the Chevrolet Spark,moncler site,The bottom line.

In fact,puma chaussure, automakers benefit twice from an increasing demand for small cars,chaussures christian. The trend improves their car leasing volume and props up corporate profits in a turbulent economy. The move to smaller cars will also help manufacturers meet stringent new average fuel economy standards coming on line in 2016.