Aside from the few people that actually use them for towing, or going off-road, if most people were honest with themselves, they would admit that the real reason they buy SUVs is because they like the look of them, or because they appear more prestigious. While I absolutely understand that and know that car purchases are often subjective and highly emotive (plenty of my own have been), my original point stands firm - it's a bit ridiculous in these times of growing pressure to cut emissions and be more sustainable that OEMs are actually cutting back on production of normal cars in order to satisfy demand for a vehicle type that is, and always will be, inherently worse for the environment.

Sooner or later, the ecomentalists will notice (just like they did with diesel) and that will only give them more reason to attack the continued use of ICE cars. Personally, I'd happily sacrifice a few SUVs in order to put that off for as long as possible.

Anyway, I'm out. Enjoy your Chelsea tractors wink

Here's my Chelsea Tractor that has never been to Chelsea nor looks like a tractor. I did buy it in a very emotionally charged moment as I wanted to impress the neighbours but quickly realised that a white faux x faux Skoda was never going to cut it.

Still, at least it's perfect for the intended functional use in a way an estate or a hatch would never work because of load space and clearance when I venture in (mild) off road environments.

I am still chased by enviro mentalists who think a car that can do 55mpg on a run and 40mpg long term average rather than the equivalent Octavia Estate that does 56mpg and 40.2mpg respectively is the main cause of global warming.

The reality is no one gives a s