What is Considered a Mid-size Sport Utility Vehicle?

There are some many SUV choices on the market today, choosing the the right size for your family can be bewildering to say the least. Mid-size SUVs are very popular nowadays, because their size and ability to fit any lifestyle.

That begs the question then, what is a mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV)?

The definition of a mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV)

A mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) is a type of vehicle that is larger than a compact SUV, but smaller than a full-size SUV.

Generally, mid-size SUV have up to 7 seats and have ample room for 5 or 6 adult passengers to travel comfortably. With their higher ground clearance and more powerful engines, they are usually well suited for long drives and carry heavier loads than what a car could manage.

In a mid-size SUV, you can boldly go where not many have gone before (for my trekkies)

Many mid-size SUVs come with four-wheel (4wd) drive capability, making them well-suited to navigating off-road terrain during outdoor adventures. Smaller SUVs just can’t handle the backroads as well as mid or full sized ones – in general, of course.

The gap in size between small SUVs and mid-size SUVs also makes them easier to maneuver around tight corners, yet still provide plenty of interior space and cargo capacity for those weekend road trips.

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