SUVs boom has gathered steam and its near its pinnacle. An SUV is a way of life, taller and larger body, greater ground clearance, road safety as a vehicle for commute. Pros and Cons of buying an SUV.
PROS
- Better ride quality.
- More space for passengers, legroom, luggage which is crucial for long journeys.
- Higher ground clearance helps on bad roads.
- Capability wise choose SUV with four wheeler drive or front wheel drive making it easy to navigate broken roads and inclement weather.
- High seating position, all round visibility, large windows ensure better visibility.
CONS
- Fuel costs are high as SUVs are bigger and heavier.
- Spares cost more as it strains more on tyres, brakes.
- Small inner roads tough to navigate.
- Parking is usually a nightmare and so is parallel parking.
- High maintenance cost, service and higher insurance premiums.