[Ironhorse]

Originally Posted by ericschand

http://www.gladwell.com/2004/2004_01_12_a_suv.html

Another article on cars and safety. Very interesting read.
Busts numerous myths.

Interesting to read. However, after about half the article, I felt is was written by a Consumer Reports staffer.

We do have a full sized SUV, but not for the reasons mentioned in article; we needed a full sized truck frame & drivetrain to pull our travel trailer. It was either that or buy a pickup and a mini-van, and own 3 vehicles . But I certainly don't have any illusions about it being much safer than a regular car.