Reply #23: Need? Probably not

[DelawareValleyDem]

SUV and pickups can't be beat for towing and/or off-roading, but the percentage buying it for that reason is small. I think most people buy them for styling, although that's certainly a selling point for most vehicles. Personally, I find a mini-van to be more practical for people/cargo moving, although the open box design of a pickup has its advantages