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I'm currently shopping for a used SUV. I've noticed something disturbing.
All of the new/recent model SUVs look like a combination of a hatchback and a station wagon. Hence, they are all SUH(agons)s.
When SUVs were introduced to the market, they were based on old school military type jeeps but with the rough edges smoothed out for the consumer market. Even if one never went off road, the old SUVs were still rugged and looked like trucks.
If I want that old look, I have to look at substantially older models.
I've also noticed that ALL the newer SUVs (regardless of brand) all look the same. Take a look:
The crossovers replaced the station wagons for many manufacturers, and many are based on car platforms, not trucks. Some SUVs are truck-based, though they tend to be larger, such as the such as the Suburban/Yukon/Tahoe, Land Cruiser, G-wagen (not that big, but a truck), and Sequoia, for a few examples. A CRV is related to the Civic, while the Highlander/Venza are related to the Camry, etc. A key reason why the crossovers sell so well is that they handle like cars, not trucks, but have more cargo room, higher ride height, etc. when compared to sedans or even some related station wagons.
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The crossovers replaced the station wagons for many manufacturers, and many are based on car platforms, not trucks. Some SUVs are truck-based, though they tend to be larger, such as the such as the Suburban/Yukon/Tahoe, Land Cruiser, G-wagen (not that big, but a truck), and Sequoia, for a few examples. A CRV is related to the Civic, while the Highlander/Venza are related to the Camry, etc. A key reason why the crossovers sell so well is that they handle like cars, not trucks, but have more cargo room, higher ride height, etc. when compared to sedans or even some related station wagons.
I was around in the late 90s/early 2000s when all of the manufacturers were racing to make the biggest SUV possible. I appreciate that manufacturers are now making smaller SUVs.
I like that the newer, smaller SUVs drive like a car. I just want them to look like trucks again.
What's crazy is that manufacturers are charging SUV prices for what are essentially station wagons.
The crossovers replaced the station wagons for many manufacturers, and many are based on car platforms, not trucks. Some SUVs are truck-based, though they tend to be larger, such as the such as the Suburban/Yukon/Tahoe, Land Cruiser, G-wagen (not that big, but a truck), and Sequoia, for a few examples. A CRV is related to the Civic, while the Highlander/Venza are related to the Camry, etc. A key reason why the crossovers sell so well is that they handle like cars, not trucks, but have more cargo room, higher ride height, etc. when compared to sedans or even some related station wagons.
I think wagon-type vechilces are making a comeback. Folks need the room, but not necessarily the height of an SUV.
Just my opinion (everyone has one, right?)
CUV and most SUVs for years have been more of a station wagon/mini van mix than Sport Utility. The marketers figured out that many people (particularly men) need or want the features of a minivan, but don't want the stigma of driving a minivan, don't want the rougher ride and higher fuel costs of a real truck, hence the CUV. It's a butch minivan.
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