What is an SUV?
A sport utility vehicle is a car classification that combines elements of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive.
There is no commonly agreed-upon definition of an SUV and usage of the term varies between countries.
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Toyota Urban Cruiser – 1,854 units
Renault Kiger – 1,099 units
Volkswagen T-Cross – 1,007 units
Hyundai Venue – 702 units
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – 689 units
Suzuki Vitara Brezza – 636 units
Haval Jolion – 622 units
Ford EcoSport – 563 units
Volkswagen Taigo – 528 units
Renault Triber – 432 units
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro – 372 units
Suzuki Jimny – 317 units
Nissan Magnite – 313 units
Volkswagen Tiguan – 296 units
Mahindra XUV300 – 273 units
What mid-size SUV last forever?
iSeeCars Reliability Score: 8.8
The Toyota 4Runner earns the spot as the most reliable midsize SUV. The 4Runner’s presence on the list is no surprise, as its age-old 4.0-liter V6 is one of the toughest engines out there.
How long do SUV engines last?
Average engine lifespan
For some time, the average lifespan of a car’s engine was eight years or 150,000 miles. New designs, better technology, and improved service standards in recent years have increased this average life expectancy to about 200,000 miles, or about 10 years.
Which midsize SUV sits highest?
Rivian is the reigning clearance champ. With its four air springs benching 7000 pounds and pushed to its highest height, the three-row R1S towers nearly 15 inches off the ground. Nothing else comes near it.