Yes.. But US is Big 3 largest market too. Their world wide sales is strongly impacted by the US sales. That's the reason the prices are lowers comparing other where else in Europe mostly. Also the big 3 selling their bigger displacements here..
As far as hatchback. . The trend is changing. I am driving a hatchback for 8 years now.. And my friends love it when they jump from their trucks and SUV into my car.. 