There was a time when opting for an SUV and all the benefits that came with it, like a raised seating position, extra ground clearance, and the practicality of a tailgate, also came at the cost of sporty dynamics typical of sports cars and low-slung sports sedans. SUVs were built for family-hauling or offroading, hence the popularity of cars like the original Jeep Cherokee and Chevrolet Suburban.
