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In the 1990s, the SUV (Sport-Utility Vehicle) became an ever more popular configuration of the modern automobile, especially in the United States.

Why SUVs have become popular

SUVs have the general shape of a station wagon, but in a taller setup due to a suspension capable of off-road driving and a more upright seating stance. The "rugged" image of the SUV has made it a more popular choice than minivans or station wagons for families. Many explain their choice based on safety ratings, as the vehicle fatality ratings for large SUVs are among the lowest of any automobile class.

Some objections to SUVs

The high center of gravity of SUVs makes them more prone to rollover accidents than shorter vehicles, and their size, stiffness, and high bumpers make them more prone to damage other cars and drivers in a collision.

The recent popularity of SUVs is one of the reasons that the U.S. population is consuming more gasoline than in previous years. SUVs are generally fuel-inefficient for a number of reasons. The high profile of SUVs increases wind resistance. The heavy suspension and large engines make the vehicles heavy. SUVs also also often come with tires designed for off-road traction rather than low rolling resistance.

SUVs are also objected to by some members of the political left because they are modern-day status symbols of affluent members of a capitalist society.

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+In the [[1990s]], the SUV (Sport-Utility Vehicle) became an ever more popular configuration of the modern [[automobile]], especially in the United States.
-In the [[1990s]], the SUV (Sport-Utility Vehicle) became an ever more popular configuration of the modern [[automobile]], especially in the United States.  SUVs have the general shape of a station wagon, but in a taller setup due to a suspension capable of off-road driving and a more upright seating stance.  For image-conscious consumers, the rugged image of the SUV has made it a more popular choice than [[minivan|minivans]] or [[station wagons]] for families.  Many rationalize their choice based on safety ratings, as the vehicle fatality ratings for large SUVs are among the lowest of any automobile class.  The high center of gravity of SUVs makes them more prone to rollover accidents, however, and their size, stiffness, and high bumpers make them more prone to damage other cars and drivers in a collision.
+<h3>Why SUVs have become popular</h3>
-Because of their size, some consider SUVs to be [[bugly|buglies]].
+SUVs have the general shape of a station wagon, but in a taller setup due to a suspension capable of off-road driving and a more upright seating stance.  The "rugged" image of the SUV has made it a more popular choice than [[minivan|minivans]] or [[station wagons]] for families.  Many explain their choice based on safety ratings, as the vehicle fatality ratings for large SUVs are among the lowest of any automobile class.
-The recent popularity of SUVs is one of the many reasons that the US population is consuming more gasoline than in previous years.  SUVs are generally fuel-inefficient for a number of reasons.  The high profile of SUVs increases wind resistance.  The heavy suspension and large engines make the vehicles heavy.  SUVs also also often come with tires designed for off-road traction rather than low rolling resistance.
+<h3>Some objections to SUVs</h3>
+The high center of gravity of SUVs makes them more prone to rollover accidents than shorter vehicles, and their size, stiffness, and high bumpers make them more prone to damage other cars and drivers in a collision.
+The recent popularity of SUVs is one of the reasons that the U.S. population is consuming more gasoline than in previous years.  SUVs are generally fuel-inefficient for a number of reasons.  The high profile of SUVs increases wind resistance.  The heavy suspension and large engines make the vehicles heavy.  SUVs also also often come with tires designed for off-road traction rather than low rolling resistance.
+SUVs are also objected to by some members of the political left because they are modern-day [[status symbol]]s of affluent members of a capitalist society.