re: Crossover SUV 's are Station Wagons

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Right?

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What else would they be? They're not a substitute for a truck or a "real" SUV - they're a substitue for a sedan.

You see, CAFE standards changed and that (ultimately) over time virtually killed the RWD sedan - a few survive, but they used to be the benchmark. Trucks (and a loophole for SUVs) were exempt, and, even outside the south, light trucks and SUVs replaced the family sedan, particularly the even heavier "station wagons" about 20 - 25 years ago. Well, they're gas guzzlers. So, to introduce car technology back into that market, they started making modular, car-based SUVs - combining the better aspects of both designs. (ETA: And, yes, the makers recognized that SUVs look "cooler" than either station wagons or minivans. Makes it an easier sell to dad, who is desperately trying to hang onto his balls.)

Viola, the station wagon was reborn! The market tries to adjust, despite all governmental interference to the contrary.