Whether the popularity of the SUV is a result of it being a larger, more powerful vehicle with an aura that exudes rugged adventure or a result of the perceived stigma and
subsequent backlash directed at the family - oriented minivan, is up for debate — but whatever the reason, SUVs and crossovers have somehow evaded being pigeon - holed: young, old, male, female, single or family - friendly, SUV drivers span them all.