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Laws notwithstanding, FCA of course has the right to put what features it sees fit into its new Wrangler. I'm sure it does extensive market research to consider the pros and cons of features, and whether they'll be standard, optional, 3rd party producible or unavailable.
Still more, love it though we do, nobody's forced to buy it.
But I really would have liked to have seen some airbags in the rear passenger compartment, even as options.
Many may disagree, citing how adventure (i.e. life) has its risks, and that it feels like when a brand like Wrangler gives in to the mall crawler crowd's needs it takes something away from its heritage. And I respect that.
I respect the cost of engineering the feature, even if only to be optional. I respect the potential increased liability FCA places on itself for such airbags failing to deploy, or deploying when they should not, or too soon in an accident, etc. and how something designed as a safety feature ironically has the possibility of "biting them in the ass" with liability claims.
I even respect the forum member who says, "go out and buy yourself a Subura Crosstrek poser," but most of all I respect the avoidance of head trauma in rear seat passengers, many of which are kids.
Thoughts?
Still more, love it though we do, nobody's forced to buy it.
But I really would have liked to have seen some airbags in the rear passenger compartment, even as options.
Many may disagree, citing how adventure (i.e. life) has its risks, and that it feels like when a brand like Wrangler gives in to the mall crawler crowd's needs it takes something away from its heritage. And I respect that.
I respect the cost of engineering the feature, even if only to be optional. I respect the potential increased liability FCA places on itself for such airbags failing to deploy, or deploying when they should not, or too soon in an accident, etc. and how something designed as a safety feature ironically has the possibility of "biting them in the ass" with liability claims.
I even respect the forum member who says, "go out and buy yourself a Subura Crosstrek poser," but most of all I respect the avoidance of head trauma in rear seat passengers, many of which are kids.
Thoughts?
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