SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE Attractive design, rich equipment, functional interior and above-average driving qualities - these are the main advantages of SUVs. Thanks to these qualities, SUVs have been a real sales hit for many years. Story and photos by Bartosz Grzybiński
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ne of the fastest growing segments not only on the Polish market is the SUV segment (Sport Utility Vehicle). No other segment records such dynamics. What makes these cars so popular? There are many reasons. Starting with the appearance and driving characteristics (often including four-wheel drive), through the spacious and multifunctional, yet well-equipped interior, to the enormous variety in terms of size. Suffice it to say that two-box SUVs can be found in the city car segment (B) as well as in the compact class (C), the medium class (D), the upper medium class (E) and even in the luxury class. Because of the large number of models on offer, cars with smaller dimensions and single-axle drive have even begun to be distinguished among them, creating their own sub-segment - the crossover. In the first part of the report in the Autumn 2021 issue, I selected a few crossovers and compact SUVs from among dozens of models available on the market. Today, the models are larger, both in terms of body size and spaciousness of the passenger compartment, which in many models (thanks to the third row of two seats hidden in the trunk floor) can accommodate up to seven passengers. The models, most of which have four-wheel drive, are even better equipped in terms of active and passive passenger protection, even more comfortable, even faster and even more expensive.
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