Not directly my issue, but kids are my primary reason for needing a larger vehicle. We live in an area too remote for regular public transit, and are not ready

Not directly my issue, but kids are my primary reason for needing a larger vehicle. We live in an area too remote for regular public transit, and are not ready to sacrifice the convenience of having our own vehicle. Because we own one vehicle, it must transport 2 kids (in carseats), 2 adults regularly, a third adult occasionally, and a dog regularly. Plus it needs a smidge of storage room. In short, our environment and family makes an SUV a good option. Everything else is really difficult to live with.