>The SUV fascination is not driven by some desire to have a safer vehicle either... That is absolutely part of it. It's only one reason among many (style, hig

>The SUV fascination is not driven by some desire to have a safer vehicle either... That is absolutely part of it. It's only one reason among many (style, higher sitting position, emissions regulations, etc) but I often hear people make comments about smaller cars being unsafe, or push others to buy an SUV when they have kids "for their safety."