Toyota of Dothan Explains the Benefits of Owning an SUV

May 19, 2014

SUVs are very popular, especially for those with families. Perhaps you’ve thought about buying one, but aren’t sure if it’s your cup of tea. Toyota of Dothan is explaining the benefits of owning an SUV to help you decide for yourself.

Power of the SUV

An SUV often has a more powerful engine than a lot of cars do. Usually they come equipped with a V6 or V8 engine, able to make a lot of horsepower. With this power comes the ability to tow thousands of pounds, depending on the size of the SUV.

Handling of the SUV

In tough terrain, and poor weather conditions, their large tires and shock absorbers make them easier to drive than a car. Many SUVs have four-wheel-drive capability that helps them too. Because the driver sits up high, they can see dangerous conditions sooner than you would be able to in a car. SUVs are now full of new safety features such as side curtain airbags and backup cameras, that eliminate problems that occurred with them in the past.

Space in the SUV

The reason they are so popular with families is because of their amount of interior space. You can seat seven or eight passengers and still have room for cargo. If you don’t have that many passengers, they usually have a second and third row that will fold down or be removed for extra storage pace. Some SUVs even have power opening tailgates with wide openings that make it easy to open, close, load and unload items. Added space also makes for more comfort.