Because a big part of owning a vehicle is summer roadtrips, ski vacations, visiting family, moving stuff. An SUV is simply more convenient. I've also found road maintenance is getting worse where I live, it's almost necessary having an SUV or truck just to navigate the suburbs.
Also the (semi) compact crossover has kind of killed the compact car. You get more space, better ground clearance, for a decent price.
Also the (semi) compact crossover has kind of killed the compact car. You get more space, better ground clearance, for a decent price.