The Slate is an enthusiast vehicle. They will sell plenty initially I suspect, but never become a mainstream car due to being too basic.
Was that Buick the one manufactured in China? :D
There are Nissans well under 30K, they aren't a major brand?
Ford has the Fathom due next year for under 30K - well, barely under after destination charges. And we see how long the Maverick stayed under 20K, now barely under 30K. And it still didn't go up as fast as my trash bill.