I also like the Range Rover and the Toyota Landcruiser. But, for me, living in Wisconsin-which is a whole LOT like the best parts of Michigan, there's no need for the high center of gravity and poor mileage. Do you ever go off road with your Range Rover? Intentionally?
Maybe Michigan drivers are exempt, but here, a large percentage of vehicles I see in the ditch are suvs. Like I said-it's not the cars as much as the drivers. Suvs give many a false sense of security on slippery roads. THAT is the dangerous part. I commute 30 miles into Milwaukee daily. If it's snowing, I'll see an suv in the ditch. Guaranteed.