The Underappreciated Car

By Jace L.

I am a muscular plug-in hybrid car, like my so-called superior models. Those superiors tease me about my shortcomings, but I don’t understand why. They don’t seem too major! I can travel 35 miles on electricity alone, which is 90 percent of an average daily commute. Reviewers praise me for charging fast, since my battery recharges to 80 percent in just 15 minutes, a lower number than my all-electric range. 

In my cavernous interior, leather seats can be found, with gold stitching. A big screen with smartphone integration apps can be found in between the front seats. In addition, you can find temperature controls for all passengers. These days, all this is what people desire from a car. 

Even so, critics complain about my numb steering system and my overly firm seats. Life-saving features and a high-quality interior can’t make up for that, I suppose. It is very strange my engineers tell me that I’m competitive. Maybe this is why my superiors really make fun of me.

Superiors, I might be irrelevant now, but I’ll receive a redesign soon. Just you wait, for my engineers are rethinking what I am. I cost less than you all! My new me is debuting soon. 

Will you be able to make fun of me then?