I drive an SUV, and I like it. The gas prices maybe a little higher. But the mileage isn't that bad. I get about the same mileage as a minivan, plus SUVs look better than any minivan. And what about people who like to camp. You can't very well take a compact car on a rough gravel road with all your camping gear. But an suv can, because it has 4 whell drive. Which is needed on those roads for traction.