SUVs are everywhere in Australia. More than 50% of new vehicles sold in the country last year were SUVs, a share that has almost doubled over the past decade. In a survey, more than 40% of Australians who owned a car manufactured since 2021 had an SUV.
So why are SUVs getting more popular? There are a number of factors, including better visibility and ease of getting in and out of cars. Regulations in countries like the US may also encourage manufacturers to create more SUVs.
