Evolution of the SUV

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Evolution of the SUV
The highly popular SUV began humbly, but has
experienced tremendous growth since its
creation.
Though its reputed to be exceptionally
well-liked by women, its the perfect family car
and suitable for all types of drivers.
SUVs mix the towing power and cargo space of a
truck with an all purpose utility vehicle that
can drive easily off and on the road.
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1935 Suburban
The first SUV was a station wagon type vehicle
that was made in 1935.
It was favored by businessmen and even at the
time it had off-road capabilities.
Since its creation, station wagons have gone
their own route while the SUV has continued to
evolve.
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1940 The First Jeep
The first evolutionary step was the jeep, and it
was favored by the military.
Unfortunately, it was found to roll easily and
since the first model, jeeps have also gone
through several transformations.
Jeeps continued to be the preferred SUV for many
years to come however, before another model was
born.
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1965 The First Bronco
Noticing Jeeps success in making jeeps and
station wagons, Ford decided to step up and
combine the design with their F-100 frame and
made the first Bronco.
The early models were very successful and owners
seemed to like them for their rugged outdoorsy
appeal.
Ford dealers in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Texas
would be wise to market new and used broncos to
people looking for a great off-roading and ranch
vehicle.
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1987 Wranglers
Years later, Jeep presented their newly minted
Wrangler model, which became instantly popular.
Another great SUV for rough riding, a Wrangler
can be a gem of a find in any used car
dealerships from El Paso to Seattle.
Jeep Wranglers are still being made today, but
SUVs have continued to move forward.
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1996 Toyota RAV4
Toyotas Rav4 marks the next stage of evolution
for the SUV.
Its more like a tall car shaped to resemble a
truck body.
The Rav4 is a little smaller than traditional
SUVs, but it was fairly popular and paved the way
for similar models like the Ford Expedition and
the Jeep Liberty.
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2002 The Ford Escape
In early 2000, the SUV evolved once again and the
Ford Escape was created.
The Escape still isnt quite as large as some SUV
models, but it has the same off-road capabilities
and lots of cargo space.
It helped design the newest models of SUVs that
favored a plush interior and truck-based body
shapes.
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2003 the Chevy Tahoe
Created one year after the Ford Escape, the Chevy
Tahoe featured a very plush interior and was much
larger than the Escape.
The Tahoe is favored by police departments and
Chevy is the only car manufacture to have a full
line of police vehicles.
Its also a great family vehicle as well, and is
suitable for all types of driving, camping, and
hunting.
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2005 the Lexus RX 400h
The latest evolution of the SUV is the Lexus RX
400h, which is sleek, compact, and a hybrid.
In order to keep up with the SUV demand and still
reduce their carbon footprint, Lexus made the RX
400h to be the first luxury SUV.
The model was still being made as of 2009, and
remained virtually unchanged since its creation
in 2005.
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The Next Stage?
So far the evolution of the SUV has been halted
since 2005, but it might be overdue for a change.
More and more car manufacturers are producing
hybrids. This technology could eventually mean a
greener future for SUV models everywhere.
SUVs however, are known for their strength and
off-road capabilities, which dont always mesh
with hybrid technology. Really, the only thing to
do is wait and see what the next stage brings.
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