Well, not sure how Norwegian weather compares to mid-west weather, but I ll try to disagree with you on something though:
For instance, Renault (do they even sell those over there?) has scored 5/5 in EuroNCAP
And I bet if you buy a Toyota Avensis (if they have em over there), it would be spacious and able to move some stuff around (add possibility to attach something to the back of it of course
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I was guessing it had to do with indoctrination that Made in the US is superior to anything
Anyway, it was meant as a kick to the shin. And a discussion starter. So I guess it worked.
Other than that, I must add that with my 1.82 meters, I am not really small myself either.
I weigh only 78-80kilograms though (which means I have gained some kilos) - nowhere near your heavy self.