| Not many vehicles on the road today command the | | | | could mean more maintenance and repair costs apart |
| same respect as the muscular and sturdy Sports | | | | from the huge investment needed to purchase the |
| Utility Vehicles (SUVs) do. These mean machines | | | | vehicle itself. |
| leave on-lookers in awe wherever they tread. The | | | | The large size of this vehicle also poses more |
| sheer presence of an SUV is captivating enough to | | | | questions than it answers. You must also take into |
| make you yearn for one. Nowadays, these dream | | | | account the kind of roads you will be traveling on a |
| machines usually come loaded with high-end features | | | | daily basis. If you live in the countryside with wide |
| and functions that make your drive comfortable yet | | | | highways, hilly remote areas and long stretches of |
| dominating at the same time. | | | | roads or in cities marked with a decent network of |
| There is no doubt that SUVs are high performance | | | | wide multi-lane roads, then this vehicle will suit you |
| vehicles famous for their huge intimidating frames, | | | | like a charm. However, if you live in regions |
| powerful engines and capacity to adapt to extreme | | | | characterized by congested lanes and narrow streets, |
| roads and driving conditions. These qualities are | | | | the big size of this vehicle could prove to be a |
| probably the USP of all Sports Utility Vehicles. These | | | | hindrance. |
| vehicles are usually built on light truck chassis and | | | | The omnipresent fuel crisis and frequent fuel |
| they combine the towing capacity of a pickup truck | | | | price-hikes can be another deterrent to the SUV |
| with the cabin space of a station wagon. | | | | owner. These vehicles are not meant to be fuel |
| Most SUVs are equipped with technological features | | | | efficient. The term "Gas Guzzler" is quite synonymous |
| like four-wheel-drive, all-wheel-drive, traction control, | | | | with these vehicles unless you happen to drive a |
| Anti-Lock Brakes, Locking Differentials etc making | | | | Hybrid SUV. |
| them suitable for off-road use. These powerful | | | | Although SUVs come with advanced features that |
| machines are capable of carrying more number of | | | | aid effective driving, it is still considered a challenge to |
| passengers compared to a normal car while | | | | drive such enormous vehicles on the streets |
| maintaining the same comfort levels. | | | | everyday. Most people switching from a normal car |
| But is that all one looks for in a vehicle? | | | | to SUV take a bit of time trying to adjust to the |
| In case you are interested in buying a Sports Utility | | | | increased power and reduced maneuverability of this |
| Vehicle, it may be worthwhile to ascertain your | | | | vehicle. |
| needs and expectations from a vehicle of such caliber | | | | With such vehicles, city-driving at peak hours of the |
| before actually taking the step. | | | | day can be quite a pain. You need a vehicle that can |
| There have been many instances where people have | | | | slither through the traffic. Also, the shortage of |
| spent fortunes on such a vehicle but never found it | | | | parking spaces in cities adds to the woes and it could |
| useful for their commuting needs. An SUV is a vehicle | | | | be hard work nestling such big vehicles in narrow |
| type designed specifically for the needs of a specific | | | | spaces. In this case, a hatchback is the best available |
| segment in the automobile market and even if your | | | | option. |
| love for this vehicle may compel you to buy it, you | | | | A Sports Utility Vehicle is sheer driving pleasure no to |
| could end up regretting your decision later. | | | | be missed by taking the back seat. If you prefer to |
| So what factors determine whether a Sports Utility | | | | be driven around by a chauffeur, then this is |
| Vehicle suits your needs? | | | | definitely not the right vehicle for you. You might be |
| If you own a few other types of vehicles too and | | | | better off in a Sedan or a Saloon. |
| need an SUV only to add to your collection then I | | | | To conclude, a good decision is always one taken |
| would say "Go for it, it is worth all the money you | | | | after careful thought. By carrying out a simple |
| will invest", but in case you want to use it as your | | | | assessment of your driving needs, you can select a |
| only vehicle for all purposes, you might want to | | | | vehicle that suits you the best. Although a Sports |
| consider these factors. | | | | Utility Vehicle may be packed with features and have |
| You should consider the fact that an SUV has more | | | | its own advantages, it may not necessarily be the |
| moving parts and technological features and gadgetry | | | | best option available. |
| than your average car. In due course of time, this | | | | |