These days, there are quite a few SUVs that fall into the “performance” sub-genre of the segment. Think of models like the Ford Explorer ST or the Nissan Armada NISMO. Sure, they’re big, heavy, and built for families, but they also exhibit a slew of performance-oriented upgrades to give owners a bit more excitement on the school run. However, turn back the clock just a couple of decades, and the performance SUV was virtually non-existent, save for a few limited-production examples here and there.
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