Is driving an SUV in your DNA?
It wasn’t until several years ago, when I drove a large SUV for the first time, that I understood why a lot of people prefer trucks over cars. For one, several brands are making SUVs that are equipped for off-roading, two, you feel super protected due to the size of the vehicle, and three, you get the same luxury feeling that a car gives, making the experience really fun and satisfying.
All these reasons had me falling head over heels with driving a big SUV!
THE 2017 MAZDA CX-9 INTERIOR. PHOTO: DAWN GIBSON-THIGPEN.
#1: They Are Practical
SUVs are not only gorgeous, but they are also practical! They have space for pretty much everything, are extremely comfortable and are very safe. When I think of them I automatically envision an abundance of legroom/headroom, storage space, rear air vents and USB ports, which makes all of our lives a bit easier. In addition to ALL this SUV goodness, the high seating positions offer more visibility, and I feel a lot safer based on their size, durability, and ruggedness.
Further Reading: Why we love the Mazda CX-9
THE 2017 MAZDA CX-9. PHOTO CREDIT: DAWN GIBSON-THIGPEN.
#2: You Can Pack It In
They are great for carrying large loads. When I am out thrifting and run across an amazing piece of furniture for my apartment, it is super convenient to just fold the seats down and have the stock guy toss my new must-have in the back. Talk about a time & money saver! No more worrying about scheduling and paying delivery fees. #ChaChing ????????
Further reading: I love a large SUV so I bought a GMC Yukon Denali
Look at those 21″ wheels with their glossy black paint. SHARP! Photo by Erica Mueller
#3: A Big SUV Is Extremely Fun to Drive
Driving a large, rugged, yet luxurious SUV is extremely fun! Most have the speed that I love, are easy to handle, their cabins are exceptionally quiet, and are more of an EXPERIENCE than just a drive.
The 2019 Lincoln Black Label Nautilus in Burgundy Velvet. Photo: Lillie Morales
#4: They Are Better in Horrible Weather Conditions
I am a Michigan gal, so I can tell you countless horror stories about the times my Mazda 626 and I got stuck in huge snow banks. It wasn’t until I moved to South Florida 7 years ago, that I realized everyone doesn’t have to deal with those types of crazy weather conditions.
Now let me stop right there….during the time I realized Floridians don’t deal with snow/ice storms, I also realized that they are not exempt from crazy weather conditions. Instead of snow, there are extremely high winds and buckets, and buckets, and more buckets of uncontrollable water!
I remember when I experienced my first hurricane, I thought we were all going to die! ???? Thank God everyone I knew was physically OK, mentally I am not so sure! ???? ????
Throughout all my discombobulation, one of the things that I noticed is SUVs/Pickups usually plow through these type of weather conditions a lot easier than cars. #BigSUVSRock!
THE 2017 MAZDA CX-9 AND DAWN GIBSON-THIGPEN
#5: You feel like a total Bad A$$
Yep, I gotta put it out there! When I am driving a big SUV I feel like a total #Bada$$! They are empowering, and to be honest a total confidence builder. I love that I can handle vehicles of this magnitude with ease.
A lot of times I feel like Ludacris, and want to tell everyone to, “Move, get out the way! Get out the way! Get out the way!” A clean version, of course! ????????????
If you have never driven a big SUV you should try it out! Like It is such a confidence builder and it is extremely fun. And, once you master the command over an SUV, you can do anything!
Dawn Thigpen
I remember when you had that SUV! What a great machine!
Yass! We had so much fun! Would like to test the 2019. I know it’s to be amazing.
Currently in a mini-van, but my next vehicle will be an SUV. Same comfort and space, but more economical on fuel!
Wow, this is the most useless, clueless article about vehicles I’ve ever seen written. Driving a box on wheels is not fun, they handle like a pig and are slower than your average sedan or hatchback. These things are ugly and completely unnecessary. I have a hatchback that holds as much as more than half of the midsize crossovers that exist, it handles better, has AWD, and still gets way better gas mileage. All I “lack” is a teetering tall seating position.
Which FYI, your insecurities are showing. People who feel this need to drive something “big and imposing” are nearly always overcompensating. It’s really pitiful to drive something wasteful and unnecessary purely for that reason. Have fun throwing a few grocery bags in the back, that’s all I ever seen getting hauled in these besides the single occupant driver and a bunch of air. So clueless you ate up the marketing junk the automakers put out about these, and they pushed them because much higher profit margins. But you’re too smart for that, huh? Not even close…
Said by not a woman. But thanks for visiting our site!