The decade(s) before SUVs had cars big enough to pack all that, I grew up in one. Seeing all other comments I think it's going to be a combination of reasons wh

The decade(s) before SUVs had cars big enough to pack all that, I grew up in one. Seeing all other comments I think it's going to be a combination of reasons which make actually a difference with other cars and cannot be found in that combination (height seems a big factor, handling (though mainly the bigger wheels), safety, idea that it can do more, perhaps looks) and marketing etc.