The French research firm Observatoire Cetelem (part of the banking group BNP Paribas) conducted an online survey of 17,000 people in 17 countries about the popularity of SUVs. The study shows that only 33% of those surveyed consider an SUV to be more polluting than a comparable saloon or estate.
In addition, we learn that 29% of the participants intend to choose an SUV as their next car. We can therefore no longer speak of a temporary fad.
Price quality
With a global market share of 45%, SUVs incontournable despite the opponents of this body type. The study shows that the owners of an SUV primarily praise the price-quality ratio, for the interior space and the feeling of safety. It shows that the commercial discourse of the car manufacturers, who regard this vehicle type as the goose that lays the golden eggs, is having an effect.
Striking: not every SUV is seen by its owner as an SUV. With a Range Rover, only 1 in 2 owners consider it an SUV, with more compact crossovers such as the Peugeot 3008 or Renault Captur this is only a quarter.
more polluting
Only 33% of those surveyed consider an SUV to be more polluting than a regular car. This property therefore only comes in third place when polling for the disadvantages. The participants who do not own an SUV see this type of car mainly as a model grille. Of these, 41% want sales to be restricted.
So the research shows that the SUV is here to stay. Also because the manufacturers love it. With their higher body, they lend themselves perfectly to electrification, as it is technically easier to build in a battery pack without sacrificing interior space. Despite the inherent disadvantages of the SUV concept, such as a higher weight, larger wheels, more air resistance and thus higher consumption, electrification is therefore a safe haven for car manufacturers to continue on the chosen path.
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