Author: Everette Jamison Title: Three Reasons Why People Love SUVs Article: The last decade will likely become a footnote in automotive history. It was a time during which drivers were practically willing to take out a second mortgage on their homes in order to purchase a gargantuan SUV. To their credit, there were several advantages to owning one. Even so, as the specter of rising gas prices and the softening economy have converged, most car manufacturers have begun slimming down their inventory or dismantling their platforms.
Below, I’ll describe 3 of the most popular reasons why people fell in love with their sports utility vehicles. As motorists continue to seek vehicles that are more fuel-efficient, they’ll be forced to sacrifice the following features.
Number 1 – Height And Better View
A long time ago, most cars were relatively the same height. What’s more, few drivers tinted their windows. Times have changed. Cars, trucks, and even SUVs are raised. Plus, many people tint their windows so darkly, that it’s nearly impossible to see through them. The problem is that it’s often difficult for drivers to see around the cars in front of them.
Owners of H2 Hummers, Expeditions, and other massive sports utility vehicles gained the advantage of height. They were positioned higher off the ground, giving their drivers a better view of the road.
Number 2 – Lots Of Space
It’s not easy to pack an entire kids soccer team in the back of a small sedan. And packing supplies for a long road trip presents its own challenges. The problem is lack of space. Toyota Corollas and Nissan Altimas don’t afford their owners much extra room. By contrast, people who own Chevy Suburbans, Chrysler Aspens, or Escalades have more space than they can reasonably use (though some try). Your family, pets, hiking gear, and enough food to last the winter can fit comfortably.
Number 3 – The Lap Of Luxury
Manufacturers of sports utility vehicles likely never imagined that their SUVs would one day become the vehicles of choice for upscale professionals. Instead, their target demographic was the outdoorsman, the adventurous type who was braving the wilderness, not warming a seat in an office cubicle.
When professionals began buying SUVs, they started to demand certain luxuries. Navigation systems, iPod integration, DVD players, and temperature-controlled seats became the norm. Some of these features can still be enjoyed in smaller cars, but SUVs seemed particularly well-suited for them.
Saying Goodbye
Sports utility vehicles won’t die abruptly; it will likely take several years to weed them out of the road inventory. That said, their position as the most popular automotive segment will eventually end. As gas prices climb closer to $5 a gallon (despite the latest decline), SUV owners will grow weary of spending hundreds of dollars each month at the pump. They’ll begin to migrate to smaller cars. As that happens, sports utility vehicles will edge ever closer to the precipice of extinction. For all your used auto parts and used transmissions needs the leader in parts is http://www.everdrive.com Syndication Source: ThoughtSearch.com