>>1734369>because it made every car into a crossover.Human nature made every car into crossover (and US wealth who can afford them).
Its natural for short people to submit to tall people. This trick is exploited for millennials placing chair of important people on elevation so they look on serfs downward and serfs look up.
Also
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Height_discrimination>surveys have uncovered that less than 3% of CEOs were below 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) in height. 90% of CEOs are of above average height.[17]just couple inches of height make people submit to you.
Ofc peoples are not aware of that. They just unconsciously feel more comfortable and empowered when they sit higher in teh SUV.
>omg so comfy! this car was made for me!This creates SUV arms race.