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Originally posted by campbellcj
I think the fuel consumption and emissions arguments are WAY overblown. A modern SUV gets 15-20mph (when not hauling) if not more in some cases, and puts out far fewer emissions than anything with 4 wheels built 10-15 years ago.
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as seen here
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm
1989 Subaru 2wd Wagon 15K miles 45/55% highway city cycle
7 tons of green house gas emissions
2004 Ford Escape 4 cylinder 2 wd same miles ect
7.7 tons of greenhouse gasses.
Looks like todays modern "small" SUV puts out more emissions
Lets look at a larger SUV. I believe the Ford Explorer is the most popular.
2004 Explorer 2wd. 11.4 tons
2004 Cayenne S 12.1 tons
2004 GT3 10.6 tons
2004 CGT 15.3 tons
1985 Audi Quatro 10.3 tons
So it seems the newest cars are the dirtiest. Go figure