| There have been cases where auto companies have made this decision before (U.S. Saturn coupe with one suicide door and American Motors Pacer with larger door), but neither of these configurations lasted as they were mostly regarded as gimmicks instead of the useful features they started out to be before the concept was compromised.
I believe the RX8, on the other hand, has been well received with its double suicide doors turning it into a much more useful configuration than the normal 2-door coupe.
Saving money at the expense of market share is not a smart move....
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