Which SUV Is Best For You?

By: Mark Lichtenstein
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Which SUV Is Best For You?
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About This Quiz

No matter what walk of life you come from, you have probably thought at least a few times about buying an SUV. And why not? You have the roomy seating and luxury that you desire, while also having the size and power of a truck. There is no doubt that they are cool, but which one would suit your needs best?

You have the crossovers, which are the smallest SUV's out there, such as the  Toyota RAV4; this type of SUV handles most like a car and gives better gas mileage than most other types. Then you have the medium SUV's like the Chevy Blazer; this is a much tougher vehicle that is good for towing and offroading, while still being stylish and cool. The only real issue is you don't get that great gas mileage.  Then you have the largest SUV's, like the Cadillac Escalade; these are really powerful, totally cool, but also super expensive and pretty awful on gas. 

As you can see, picking out which SUV is right for you isn't the easiest thing in the world, but you know it doesn't have to be the hardest either. Taking this quiz should put you on the road to figuring out which SUV is best for you.

Where will you store your car?
In the driveway
Right in front of the front door
In a garage
On the street
Will a dog be spending any time in your car?
Possibly
Yes, of course
No
On some trips, yes
How big do you like your car?
I like it huge.
I need it to have a big interior, but I'm not big on big cars.
I want it small.
I want it medium sized.

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How many pieces of luggage do you need to put in it?
Ten
Four
Two
Three
Do you need the kind of suspension whereby you could drink hot coffee without a lid and never know about it?
No
Yes
I like it too firm for that.
No, I use a heavy duty travel mug anyway.
Will your car ever get actual mud on it?
Maybe
Definitely
No
Probably

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How much time will you spend on the highway?
Weekend trips
Not much
Some
Loads
What sort of mileage will you get?
Awful
Bad
Good
Okay
What luxury item can you not live without?
My smart phone
My fancy shotgun
My bluetooth headset
My fancy shoes

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Be honest: how good a driver are you?
Not great
I'm careful.
I'm okay.
I'm very good.
How often do you plan to replace your car?
Never
Every 15 years
I plan to lease.
Only when the newer better version comes out.
How much do you want to spend?
$25,000
$55,000
$42,000
$100,000

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Where do you like your car to be made?
America
England
Germany
The moon
Do you expect to get in many car wrecks?
A few, yes
A few bumps but nothing serious
Maybe, but I'll heavily ensure the car.
God, no.
Do you care about resale value?
Not much
A bit
Very much
Not at all

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What kind of event will you take your car to?
A camping trip
A shooting expedition
A movie premier
A track day
Do you care if people are impressed by your car?
No
Only practical people
I want to look rich.
I want to make the highway patrol pee itself.
If you didn't have an SUV, what sort of car would you have?
A CTS wagon
A Jag shooting brake
An E-Class estate
An ATS-V

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What radio station are you listening to?
News radio
Radio 1
Spotify
Classic Rock
Does your car need to be useful in going through a ford?
Not particularly
Yes, absolutely
No, what's a ford?
I want an SUV that would teat a Ford in half!
Could you outrun a volcanic eruption in your car?
No
Not unless the terrain cooperated.
Maybe
I want enough torque and horsepower to restart the rotation of a dead planet.

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How vain are you?
Not at all
Not much
Very
I like to keep it in my trousers.
Do you plan to take your car into the city?
Not if I can help it.
Only on occasion
Yes, it'll spend most of its time there.
I want to keep out of stop and go traffic.
Will you commute in your car?
Probably
Sometimes
Every day
Ouch! That might be expensive, with regards to gas.

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How many kids will be in the car?
Six
Four
One
None, unless I want them to get carsick everywhere.
How tidy do you keep your car?
Not tidy at all
I don't mind a little mud.
I want it pristine!
I'll keep it clean, but not organized.
Is your car the official vehicle of the apocalypse?
No, it's the official vehicle of big families.
It depends on the apocalypse.
No, it's the official vehicle of looking classy.
Yes, that's what I'm thinking of.

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Are you good at parking?
Yes, I could park a 747 in a teacup.
Yes, I could squeeze toothpaste into a tube.
No, I suck at it.
I can park if I have some driving aids.
Will you be running a lot of errands?
That's all I do in life, it seems.
Plenty of them, yes.
No, mostly just commuting.
Yes, and I'll need to be quick!
How sentimental are you?
I'm fairly unsentimental, but I can learn to love a car and want it to survive for years.
Exquisitely
Not at all
Very

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