6. They Aren’t Safe
Before you disagree with this one, just hear us out. One of the main reasons people are buying SUVs is the feeling of safety they get from driving such a big car. While that is understandable, it is just a mirage. Unless you crash into an SUV with a microcar or motorcycle, SUVs are just as safe as any other car in accident conditions.
However, the unsafe part is this: due to higher ground clearance, SUVs are prone to rollovers. Just remember the infamous Ford Explorer scandal, for example. Of course, modern electronic systems have done much to “calm them down,” but no electronic system can beat real physics. Also, if you sit high in traffic and look over the long hood, you can’t see small objects, kids or pedestrians directly in front of you.
SUVs have a big problem with visibility, especially in the back. Recent surveys have shown that the larger/higher and bulkier vehicles could trap pedestrians underneath or push them over the hood or on the side. This is a horrible way to die, so large SUVs are unsafe because of that.