While it looks as if the sedan era is over, a number of factors, such as the chip shortage and electrification, are unexpectedly propping up certain models.

雖然轎車時代似乎已經結束，但芯片短缺和電氣化等一系列因素卻意外地支撐著某些車型的發展。

The main reason why these cars are vanishing from product lineups is that fewer and fewer want them anymore.

這些汽車從產品系列中消失的主要原因是，越來越少的人需要它們了。

In 2011, Malibu sales approached 205,000, besting the Equinox's tally by some 11,500 units.

2011 年，邁銳寶的銷量接近 205 000 輛，比 Equinox 高出約 11 500 輛。

Fast forward to 2019, before the pandemic and supply chain issues shuttered production, and that annual count had fallen to 132,000.

快進到 2019 年，在大流行病和供應鏈問題導致生產停頓之前，這一年度數量已降至 13.2 萬。

Meanwhile, in 2021, Nissan Kicks and Rogue sales increased by 40.9% and 25.3% respectively, where the investment dollars should go.

與此同時，在 2021 年，日產 Kicks 和 Rogue 的銷量分別增長了 40.9% 和 25.3%，這也是投資資金應該去的地方。

Analysts agree that sooner or later, supply will catch up with demand and potentially mean the demise of the sedan.

分析家們一致認為，供應遲早會趕上需求，這可能意味著轎車的消亡。

Then again, the shift toward electrification could help keep sedans afloat.

不過，向電氣化的轉變也有助於保持轎車的活力。

A sedan is often lighter and more aerodynamic than a comparable crossover, so it tends to offer more driving range.

與同類跨界車相比，轎車通常更輕、更符合空氣動力學原理，是以行駛里程往往更長。

Range anxiety remains one of the biggest reasons consumers reject EVs, so the additional range and lower price that a sedan offers could be compelling to some.

續航里程焦慮仍然是消費者拒絕電動汽車的最大原因之一，是以轎車提供的額外續航里程和更低的價格可能會吸引一些消費者。

For more information on the latest cars, trucks, and SUVs, visit the Capital One Auto

有關最新轎車、卡車和 SUV 的更多資訊，請訪問 Capital One Auto。

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