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Of course, size creep is in full effect some formerly compact models, like the Kia Sorento, are now mid-sizers the segment is in near-constant flux, and there might be more choices than you remember. The EPA classifies vehicle sizes by volume, but we do it by length and count anything between 187 and 201 inches in overall length as a midsize model. While Toyota Highlander and Mazda CX-9 emphasize suburban utility, models like the Toyota 4Runner and Jeep Grand Cherokee are tough enough and capable enough to hit the boonies right off the showroom floor. Of course, success breeds competition, and nearly every automaker fields an entry though some are more rugged than others. While few can compete with traditional sports cars or sedans in driving dynamics, they are generally driver-centric in terms of comfort, features and amenities, which goes a long way to ease stress and combat fatigue on long journeys. But the heart of the market is the midsize segment they can pack in people and cargo without being unwieldy or too thirsty. Once limited in scope, they now populate nearly every segment, from hatchback-like crossovers like the Nissan Kicks to body-on-frame leviathans like the Ford Expedition. When it comes to transporting families and their legions of stuff, traveling through inclement weather, taking the occasional soft-roading expedition, towing the random camper and, crucially, not looking like a minivan, SUVs have the market cornered.
But this phenomenon is built on a solid foundation of virtue that transcends trendiness. If that sounds a bit cult-like, you’re not wrong. You don’t have to drive an SUV to live in the suburbs, but you’ll be in the minority if you don’t.
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