American SUV's are cheap to make because they're just enclosed pick-up trucks. People who think that they're actually safer are falling for the "bigger is better" line.
There are a few SUV's that might be better-built and safer than their American counterparts--the Acura MDX, Lexus RX330, and Volvo XC90 come to mind. These vehicles are built on their own platforms. Nothing's been converted from another model.
But I agree with kc. I'm a car man. Trucks are only good for a specific purpose or as a 2nd or 3rd vehicle. I'm sick of trying to see around minivans and suv's just to back out of a parking space.
There are a few SUV's that might be better-built and safer than their American counterparts--the Acura MDX, Lexus RX330, and Volvo XC90 come to mind. These vehicles are built on their own platforms. Nothing's been converted from another model.
But I agree with kc. I'm a car man. Trucks are only good for a specific purpose or as a 2nd or 3rd vehicle. I'm sick of trying to see around minivans and suv's just to back out of a parking space.
