Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Sport Utility Vehicle shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Sport Utility Vehicle offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Sport Utility Vehicle at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Sport Utility Vehicle? Wrong! If the Sport Utility Vehicle is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about Sport Utility Vehicle then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Sport Utility Vehicle? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Sport Utility Vehicle and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Sport Utility Vehicle wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Sport Utility Vehicle then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Sport Utility Vehicle site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Sport Utility Vehicle, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Sport Utility Vehicle, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States.

A sport utility vehicle, or SUV, is a passenger vehicle which combines the towing capacity of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a minivan or station wagon together with on or off road ability. Most SUVs are designed with a roughly square cross section (geometry), an engine compartment, a combined passenger and cargo compartment, and no dedicated trunk. Most mid-size and full-size SUVs have three rows of seats with a cargo area directly behind the last row of seats. Compact SUVs and mini SUVs, such as the Toyota RAV4, may have five or fewer seats.

It is known in some countries as an "off-road vehicle" or "four-wheel drive", often abbreviated to "4WD" or "4x4", pronounced "four-by-four". However, not all SUVs have four-wheel drive capabilities (see Mazda Tribute, for example). Conversely, not all 4WD passenger vehicles are SUVs (see, for example, Subaru Impreza (sedan), Jeep Wrangler (off-road vehicle), Daihatsu Feroza (off-road vehicle). Off-road vehicles are a very diffirent class of vehicles, being vehicles primary build for off-road use. Although some SUVs have off-road capabilities, this is often a secondary role and they often do not have the ability to switch between 2WD, 4WD high gearing and 4WD low gearing. Many SUVs are not build for off-road and in many cases are essentially a raised station wagon which perform poorly off-road.

More recently, manufacturers have responded to buyers' complaints that SUVs "drive like trucks" and demands for "carlike ride" with a new type of SUV. A new category, the crossover SUV uses automobile design and components for lighter weight and better fuel efficiency, but is no longer designed or recommended by the manufacturer for off-road usage or towing.

Etymology Other names Outside of North America and India, these vehicles are known simply as "four-wheel drives", often abbreviated to "4WD" or "4x4".

In countries such as the United Kingdom, where the U.S. distinction between cars and "light trucks" is not used, they are classified as cars.

In Australia, parts of the automotive industry and press are promoting the term "SUV" in place of "four-wheel drive" in an attempt to disassociate this type of vehicle from its increasingly negative public image; despite this, the term "four wheel drive" is still widely used. The motor industry in that country uses the term "AWD" for vehicles that are driven by all four wheels, but not designed for harsh off-road conditions, while the motoring press prefers the term "soft roader" for this type of vehicle.

The Australian "utility" or "ute" (an abbreviation of Coupe utility, a body style created in Australia in 1934) traditionally refers to a car-based commercial vehicle with an integral, "styled", open load area at the rear. However, it now also applies to dedicated commercial vehicles with separate tray type ("table top") load areas, such as the Toyota Hilux, including 4wd versions.

For decades, SUVs were often referred to generically as "jeeps." This practice was actively discouraged by every owner of the Jeep trademark, and this terminology is now almost entirely out of use.

Slang

They are also called UAV, for Urban Assault Vehicle. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=urban+assault+vehicle

Design characteristics Although designs vary, the SUV are stereotypically medium sized non-commercial passenger vehicles constructed using a body-on-frame chassis similar to that found on crew cab or light trucks. They can be either Gasoline engine or Diesel engine, and often the engines especially in American SUV's are that of the same engine line or even the same engine as in the equivalent pickup truck.Consumer Search SUV-Review

A few of the most known design characteristics of SUV's are their high ground clearance and upright, boxy body. However, since this creates a lot of drag, their bodies have been more aerodynamic over the years to improve fuel economy.

History Origins Sport utility vehicles were originally descended from commercial and military vehicles such as the Jeep and Land Rover.Keith Bradsher. High and Mighty: SUVs--The World's Most Dangerous Vehicles and How They Got That Way. Published by PublicAffairs. ISBN 1-58648-203-3 SUVs have been popular for many years with rural buyers due to their off-road capabilities. The Toyota Land Cruiser (the early versions were (off-road vehicles but the later versions are more SUV), , Range Rover, Jeep Wagoneer and the Ford Bronco were early SUV examples, followed by the Chevrolet Blazer and the GMC Jimmy. International Harvester also sold SUVs, notably the three-door International Harvester Scout and the five-door Travelall.

In the last 25 years, and even more in the last decade, SUVs have become popular with urban buyers. Consequently, more modern SUVs often come with luxury SUV features and some crossover SUVs, such as the Infiniti FX-45, Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander (2007 onward), and BMW X3, have adopted lower ride heights and utilize unibody construction to better accommodate on-road driving.

Popularity SUVs became popular in the United States, Canada, and Australia in the 1990s and early 2000s for a variety of reasons. Vehicle buyers were drawn to their large cabins, higher ride height, and perceived car safety. Additionally, some full-size SUVs have far greater towing capacities than conventional cars, allowing owners to tow travel trailer, trailer (vehicle), and boats with relative ease. All this coincided with very low oil prices of the 1990s which made the running costs of SUVs affordable to the vast majority of North Americans who unlike Europeans pay no or very low fuel taxes.

Some of the SUV's popularity can be attributed to it "utilitarian" image, which could explain the large growth in SUV popularity and among some women. Women constitute more than half of SUV drivers, and SUVs are one of the most popular vehicle choice of women in the United States. A common relation of this is in the term "Soccer Mom"

In Australia, a unique situation resulted in the growth in popularity of SUVs. There, SUVs have a much lower import duty than cars. This means a typical SUV has a price advantage over a similarly-equipped, imported sedan. However, in recent years, the import duty has been lowered for cars as well, and is currently at 10% (compared with 5% for SUVs). This increase in popularity has also seen a corresponding increase in road rage incidents, as many people who drive SUVs think they own the road and do not respect other road users or road rules.

In the mid 2000s, however, their popularity has waned, due to higher fuel prices, rollover accident fatalities and higher relative pollution.

Current model SUVs (crossovers) take into account that most SUV owners never go Off-road. As such, some SUVs now have Ride height and suspension designed primarily for paved road usage."The Unstoppable SUV," Keith Naughton. Newsweek, July 2, 2001 However with the advent and popularization of air suspension, many SUVs such as the Volkswagen Touareg, and Land Rover's Range Rover have the benefits of a low suspension while on road with the ability to raise it to go offroad where a car or other vehicle might not be able to. In addition increased ground clearance is useful in climates with heavy snow.

In addition, full-sized SUVs such as the Chevrolet Suburban and Ford Expedition have replaced old-fashioned full-size station wagons and bear similar features such as 3-row seating.

Use in remote areas SUVs are often used in places such as the Australian Outback, Africa, the Middle East, Alaska, Northern Canada, South America and most of Asia, which have limited paved roads and require the vehicle to have all-terrain handling, increased range, and storage capacity. The low availability of spare parts and the need to carry out repairs quickly allow model vehicles with the bare minimum of electric and hydraulic systems to predominate. Typical examples are the Land Rover and the Toyota Land Cruiser. SUVs intended for use in urbanised areas have traditionally been developed from their more rugged all-terrain counterparts. For example the Hummer H1 is derived from the HMMWV, originally developed for the US Armed Forces.

Use in recreation and motorsport SUVs are also used to explore places otherwise unreachable by other vehicles. In Australia, China, Europe, South Africa, South America and the United States at least, many 4WD clubs have been formed for this purpose. Modified SUVs also take part in races, most famously in the Paris-Dakar Rally, and the Australian Outback.

Luxury SUV Many luxurious SUVs and pickup trucks have been introduced lately. The category was created in 1966 with Kaiser Jeep's luxurious Jeep Wagoneer that was first to offer a V8 engine, automatic transmission, and luxury car trim and equipment in a serious off-road model. The trend continued through the segment leading Wagoneer Limited models under American Motors (AMC) and then rapidly expanded in the 1990s to include the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, and many others.

Criticism SUV next to a Toyota Camry

SUVs have been criticized for many reasons, including their safety, marketing practices, fuel economy, pollution record and size.

See also

References

Additional reading

External links

, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States.

A sport utility vehicle, or SUV, is a passenger vehicle which combines the towing capacity of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a minivan or station wagon together with on or off road ability. Most SUVs are designed with a roughly square cross section (geometry), an engine compartment, a combined passenger and cargo compartment, and no dedicated trunk. Most mid-size and full-size SUVs have three rows of seats with a cargo area directly behind the last row of seats. Compact SUVs and mini SUVs, such as the Toyota RAV4, may have five or fewer seats.

It is known in some countries as an "off-road vehicle" or "four-wheel drive", often abbreviated to "4WD" or "4x4", pronounced "four-by-four". However, not all SUVs have four-wheel drive capabilities (see Mazda Tribute, for example). Conversely, not all 4WD passenger vehicles are SUVs (see, for example, Subaru Impreza (sedan), Jeep Wrangler (off-road vehicle), Daihatsu Feroza (off-road vehicle). Off-road vehicles are a very diffirent class of vehicles, being vehicles primary build for off-road use. Although some SUVs have off-road capabilities, this is often a secondary role and they often do not have the ability to switch between 2WD, 4WD high gearing and 4WD low gearing. Many SUVs are not build for off-road and in many cases are essentially a raised station wagon which perform poorly off-road.

More recently, manufacturers have responded to buyers' complaints that SUVs "drive like trucks" and demands for "carlike ride" with a new type of SUV. A new category, the crossover SUV uses automobile design and components for lighter weight and better fuel efficiency, but is no longer designed or recommended by the manufacturer for off-road usage or towing.

Etymology Other names Outside of North America and India, these vehicles are known simply as "four-wheel drives", often abbreviated to "4WD" or "4x4".

In countries such as the United Kingdom, where the U.S. distinction between cars and "light trucks" is not used, they are classified as cars.

In Australia, parts of the automotive industry and press are promoting the term "SUV" in place of "four-wheel drive" in an attempt to disassociate this type of vehicle from its increasingly negative public image; despite this, the term "four wheel drive" is still widely used. The motor industry in that country uses the term "AWD" for vehicles that are driven by all four wheels, but not designed for harsh off-road conditions, while the motoring press prefers the term "soft roader" for this type of vehicle.

The Australian "utility" or "ute" (an abbreviation of Coupe utility, a body style created in Australia in 1934) traditionally refers to a car-based commercial vehicle with an integral, "styled", open load area at the rear. However, it now also applies to dedicated commercial vehicles with separate tray type ("table top") load areas, such as the Toyota Hilux, including 4wd versions.

For decades, SUVs were often referred to generically as "jeeps." This practice was actively discouraged by every owner of the Jeep trademark, and this terminology is now almost entirely out of use.

Slang

They are also called UAV, for Urban Assault Vehicle. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=urban+assault+vehicle

Design characteristics Although designs vary, the SUV are stereotypically medium sized non-commercial passenger vehicles constructed using a body-on-frame chassis similar to that found on crew cab or light trucks. They can be either Gasoline engine or Diesel engine, and often the engines especially in American SUV's are that of the same engine line or even the same engine as in the equivalent pickup truck.Consumer Search SUV-Review

A few of the most known design characteristics of SUV's are their high ground clearance and upright, boxy body. However, since this creates a lot of drag, their bodies have been more aerodynamic over the years to improve fuel economy.

History Origins Sport utility vehicles were originally descended from commercial and military vehicles such as the Jeep and Land Rover.Keith Bradsher. High and Mighty: SUVs--The World's Most Dangerous Vehicles and How They Got That Way. Published by PublicAffairs. ISBN 1-58648-203-3 SUVs have been popular for many years with rural buyers due to their off-road capabilities. The Toyota Land Cruiser (the early versions were (off-road vehicles but the later versions are more SUV), , Range Rover, Jeep Wagoneer and the Ford Bronco were early SUV examples, followed by the Chevrolet Blazer and the GMC Jimmy. International Harvester also sold SUVs, notably the three-door International Harvester Scout and the five-door Travelall.

In the last 25 years, and even more in the last decade, SUVs have become popular with urban buyers. Consequently, more modern SUVs often come with luxury SUV features and some crossover SUVs, such as the Infiniti FX-45, Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander (2007 onward), and BMW X3, have adopted lower ride heights and utilize unibody construction to better accommodate on-road driving.

Popularity SUVs became popular in the United States, Canada, and Australia in the 1990s and early 2000s for a variety of reasons. Vehicle buyers were drawn to their large cabins, higher ride height, and perceived car safety. Additionally, some full-size SUVs have far greater towing capacities than conventional cars, allowing owners to tow travel trailer, trailer (vehicle), and boats with relative ease. All this coincided with very low oil prices of the 1990s which made the running costs of SUVs affordable to the vast majority of North Americans who unlike Europeans pay no or very low fuel taxes.

Some of the SUV's popularity can be attributed to it "utilitarian" image, which could explain the large growth in SUV popularity and among some women. Women constitute more than half of SUV drivers, and SUVs are one of the most popular vehicle choice of women in the United States. A common relation of this is in the term "Soccer Mom"

In Australia, a unique situation resulted in the growth in popularity of SUVs. There, SUVs have a much lower import duty than cars. This means a typical SUV has a price advantage over a similarly-equipped, imported sedan. However, in recent years, the import duty has been lowered for cars as well, and is currently at 10% (compared with 5% for SUVs). This increase in popularity has also seen a corresponding increase in road rage incidents, as many people who drive SUVs think they own the road and do not respect other road users or road rules.

In the mid 2000s, however, their popularity has waned, due to higher fuel prices, rollover accident fatalities and higher relative pollution.

Current model SUVs (crossovers) take into account that most SUV owners never go Off-road. As such, some SUVs now have Ride height and suspension designed primarily for paved road usage."The Unstoppable SUV," Keith Naughton. Newsweek, July 2, 2001 However with the advent and popularization of air suspension, many SUVs such as the Volkswagen Touareg, and Land Rover's Range Rover have the benefits of a low suspension while on road with the ability to raise it to go offroad where a car or other vehicle might not be able to. In addition increased ground clearance is useful in climates with heavy snow.

In addition, full-sized SUVs such as the Chevrolet Suburban and Ford Expedition have replaced old-fashioned full-size station wagons and bear similar features such as 3-row seating.

Use in remote areas SUVs are often used in places such as the Australian Outback, Africa, the Middle East, Alaska, Northern Canada, South America and most of Asia, which have limited paved roads and require the vehicle to have all-terrain handling, increased range, and storage capacity. The low availability of spare parts and the need to carry out repairs quickly allow model vehicles with the bare minimum of electric and hydraulic systems to predominate. Typical examples are the Land Rover and the Toyota Land Cruiser. SUVs intended for use in urbanised areas have traditionally been developed from their more rugged all-terrain counterparts. For example the Hummer H1 is derived from the HMMWV, originally developed for the US Armed Forces.

Use in recreation and motorsport SUVs are also used to explore places otherwise unreachable by other vehicles. In Australia, China, Europe, South Africa, South America and the United States at least, many 4WD clubs have been formed for this purpose. Modified SUVs also take part in races, most famously in the Paris-Dakar Rally, and the Australian Outback.

Luxury SUV Many luxurious SUVs and pickup trucks have been introduced lately. The category was created in 1966 with Kaiser Jeep's luxurious Jeep Wagoneer that was first to offer a V8 engine, automatic transmission, and luxury car trim and equipment in a serious off-road model. The trend continued through the segment leading Wagoneer Limited models under American Motors (AMC) and then rapidly expanded in the 1990s to include the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, and many others.

Criticism SUV next to a Toyota Camry

SUVs have been criticized for many reasons, including their safety, marketing practices, fuel economy, pollution record and size.

See also

References

Additional reading

External links



 

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