Everyone wants an SUV, or so it seems; sales of sports utility vehicles last year accounted for 33 per cent of new car purchases in the UK, up 10 per cent on a decade ago.
It’s easy to see why those figures, from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, are growing. Many drivers - and passengers - feel more comfortable sitting slightly higher up, away from the road. SUVs are also easier to get in and out of, as the seats tend to be at hip level - great for those with articulation problems, bad backs, walking sticks and so on.
