SUV is a passenger vehicle and is most commonly used and known acronym for Sport Utility Vehicle. In earlier days, SUVs were available with the towing capacity of a full-size truck combined with a passenger-carrying and storage capacity of a minivan. But now, the consumer’s taste has changed and so is the SUV. Many auto manufacturers are now concentrating on fuel efficiency and riding comfort, rather than towing capacity.

An SUV is equipped with a seating capacity for five to seven, high seating and road positioning, spacious interior, high engine capacity and four-wheel drive potentiality. Initially, the SUVs were designed to be an off-road vehicle for sporting purposes, but today there popularity has engendered several different breeds, including the luxury SUVs.

However, like many other cars even a SUV has different categories and sizes such as mid-size, full-size and luxury SUVs. SUVs have proved to be a leading choice of those who wants both the combination of weekday comfort and weekend fun. As there is a great demand for environmental and fuel-efficient vehicles, car manufacturers around the globe are trying to explore ways to improve them inorder to keep them going in the market. Many consumer value SUV not only for its space, but also for its safety features. Some of the SUVs in the Indian car market are Mahindra Scorpio, Ford Endeavour, Honda CR-V, Tata Safari and Mitsubishi Pajero.