SUVs are not worth it, amirite?

OP has discovered that crossovers like the X3 are just sedans on stilts.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

You can in a wagon. I still never understood why Americans abandoned wagons for wagons on stilts for 30% more. The stupid thing is that due to emissions standards crossovers have fewer regulations and should be cheaper.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

For one, the higher ride height is nice For two, crossovers don't cost more, they're about the same

by Anonymous 1 week ago

The width and depth of the trunk is completely identical. It's of course higher, which makes sense for dogs

by General_Revenue_3634 1 week ago

Are you going to put your dogs in the trunk of your 3 series? Lmao

by Anonymous 1 week ago

The height is the big difference maker for me. When my other dog was with my sister. I was able to put my corn snakes whole tank in my trunk.

by Nicklausernser 1 week ago

They are if you have back issues.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Why are you cherry picking an X3? Everyone knows it's small. Now look at an X5 which is much more popular.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Sure. Then compare the x5 to the bmw 5 series. Same story

by General_Revenue_3634 1 week ago

That's not true at all lmao. The X5 has way more space. Have you ever even been inside an SUV?

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Crossovers are I think what they were calling these vehicles at one time. Did they drop that or am I confused? In any case I wonder if your statement holds true when looking at what I would consider real SUVs like a Tahoe.

by Leland96 1 week ago

Bmw itself declares it as an SUV. I know that in us, car sizes are bigger. But an x3, Audi q5, Mercedes glc, etc are considered SUV

by General_Revenue_3634 1 week ago

There's no legal defenition of an SUV (here at least), so they can literally call anything an SUV. However, if you ask Google "what is the difference between an suv and a crossover" it comes back with "The key difference between an SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) and a crossover is their chassis: SUVs are built on a truck-based, body-on-frame chassis, while crossovers are built on a car-based, unibody chassis. This means SUVs generally offer more ruggedness and capability for off-roading and towing, while crossovers prioritize fuel economy, comfort, and maneuverability." By that defenition, every one of the vehicles you listed would fall under Crossover. In that regard, I'd agree that crossovers aren't worth it.

by Leland96 1 week ago

I mean, the 3 series is still there - just buy the sedan if you don't want the SUV. People like different things.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

We are here on unpopular opinions. It is just a general take, not my next car purchase.

by General_Revenue_3634 1 week ago

Say this when you have to lug around a pushchair. As someone who's had a 3 series and a compact SUV with almost exactly the same boot volume, I will pick the SUV every day of the week.

by denesikfrederiq 1 week ago

Drive where there's snow. Extra clearance is clutch.

by llakin 1 week ago

i live in germany. we have here snow removal services. dont know about the us

by General_Revenue_3634 1 week ago

"though being higher vertically (which is negligible in daily life)." it's not negligible at all. from a range rover perspective this aids the "command position" which allows you to see your entire front bonnet to its limits(hood for you americans) mean you can place your car accurately.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

worth looking at what I said to OP in the follow ups

by Anonymous 1 week ago

and when in motion on a tight country road at speed? have you actually owed a decent SUV for a good chunk of time AND used it daily?

by Anonymous 1 week ago

A better handling and lighter car with a lower centre of gravity will help more than being able to see the hood of your car. Definitely not saying that SUVs have no use but I agree with OP that most people with them don't actually need one

by Alternative_Tune7498 1 week ago

i mean UK kind of country road, super narrow etc etc they probably aren't and imo i agree are crap. But lots of SUVs arent really even SUVs, just blown up hatchbacks.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

OP is probably speaking to the insane adoption rate in the US where 90% of people don't need an SUV, and don't buy well designed ones. Range Rovers are good SUVs but well outside what most people can afford.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

About the sitting higher. Get a van. You also sit higher.

by Anonymous 1 week ago