Super7 Turbocharged July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 (edited) SUV and wagon both have extra 'cargo' space but a SUV is heavy and less stable (due to higher centre of gravity), less fuel economical, etc than a wagon. A SUV doesnt really drive like a sedan while a wagon does, more or less. Try going fast through corners and you can feel the difference in handling. In Singapore most SUV users seldom go off road so the so-called off-road ability is hardly needed. But we see much more SUVs than wagons everyday. Not all SUVs on the road are 7 seater, so the extra passenger seats shouldnt be the key reason for the owners. Edited July 11, 2014 by Super7 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 Wagons are like extended hatchback or sedan with boot chopped off and grafted with extra sheet metal. Driving position is the same. Whereas, SUVs, you sit high up, very popular with ladies and hooligans. SUV and wagon both have extra 'cargo' space but a SUV is heavy and less stable (due to higher centre of gravity), less fuel economical, etc than a wagon. A SUV doesnt really drive like a sedan while a wagon does, more or less. Try going fast through corners and you can feel the difference in handling. In Singapore most SUV users seldom go off road so the so-called off-road ability is hardly needed. But we see much more SUVs than wagons everyday. Not all SUVs on the road are 7 seater, so the extra passenger seats shouldnt be the key reason for the owners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 I mentioned this somewhere before.... that a wagon (may be) gives xmm an impression the driver is a family man, that means married. Whereas the SUV doesn't. So hor...... You know lah. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 11, 2014 Author Share July 11, 2014 I mentioned this somewhere before.... that a wagon (may be) gives xmm an impression the driver is a family man, that means married. Whereas the SUV doesn't. So hor...... You know lah. LOL, many family men driving SUVs will not agree with what you said. In my estate, i can tell 80% of SUV drivers are family men leh! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 11, 2014 Author Share July 11, 2014 Wagons are like extended hatchback or sedan with boot chopped off and grafted with extra sheet metal. Driving position is the same. Whereas, SUVs, you sit high up, very popular with ladies and hooligans. Ladies drive SUV to use it's height / bulk to avoid being bullied. Hooligans use the same to bully others??!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 SUVs are mostly jacked up hatchbacks. Becoz it's visually bigger ppl like it due to they are driving a "bigger" car. But interior dimension wise it might not be big. Most ppl who owns them think they are driving a bigger car, more steady mah. LoL... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 LOL, many family men driving SUVs will not agree with what you said. In my estate, i can tell 80% of SUV drivers are family men leh! Yah, but the xmm doesn't know mah. To her, usually those driving wagons are married..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penknife 5th Gear July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 because it is more stylish to turn turtle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Bear Turbocharged July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 Asian mentality. Wagon = Hearse. Pantang. Also panel van last time also like wagon. So in general, wagons are not appealing to the 'old' mindset. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valrosx 3rd Gear July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 Because of forseeable regular 'ponding', need higher ground clearance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryu 5th Gear July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 I notice most SUV drivers are ladies, i.e. soccer moms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbian78 6th Gear July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 SUV, wagon and MPV are all hatchback cars, with better boot access. There are more SUV models than wagon models available here. In tiny Singapore, people don't drive long distance for holidays, hence there is lesser need for bigger boot. I am a hatchback lover. Looking forward to Mazda 6 wagon which AD said will be launched this month. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrocarbon Turbocharged July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 Because of forseeable regular 'ponding', need higher ground clearance. Mai lidat leh.. Only once per 50 years la.. Hahahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holdenutessv Turbocharged July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 (edited) All round visibility, probably better ride comfort, higher ride height compared to the other vehicles (might be a false sense of security) and the ease of entry and exiting is the main selling point for most of the buyers I guess. I like wagons but if i'm fetching my parents around, they will prefer something else like a Pajero or some sort instead of a sedan/hatch/wagon Edited July 11, 2014 by Holdenutessv Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ictruall 5th Gear July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 Yah, but the xmm doesn't know mah. To her, usually those driving wagons are married..... no lah, .......xmm in SG not interested if you married or not lah, only if you are game enough or not ......they just see suv drivers as can play play and wagon drivers as don't play play hor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355 Turbocharged July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 1) Maybe their hobby is off roading in bolehland during weekends 2)Can sit high up with better view of road 3)SUVs are big - not easily bullied 4)Kuku drivers who always hit kerbs wont get the bumper or rims scratched 5)Make out in dark carparks others cannot peep in 6) Lastly , can do this : 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum 5th Gear July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 SUV and wagon both have extra 'cargo' space but a SUV is heavy and less stable (due to higher centre of gravity), less fuel economical, etc than a wagon. A SUV doesnt really drive like a sedan while a wagon does, more or less. Try going fast through corners and you can feel the difference in handling. In Singapore most SUV users seldom go off road so the so-called off-road ability is hardly needed. But we see much more SUVs than wagons everyday. Not all SUVs on the road are 7 seater, so the extra passenger seats shouldnt be the key reason for the owners. I have the same question as you maybe more and more reckless drivers on the road, ppl scare to die, thinking SUV can protect them, especially female drivers you can see a lot housewife driving "SUVs" pick/drop kids school, actually if glance over current SUV market, how many is real SUV? put aside those FDW "SUVs", even if those declare itself "AWD" SUVs, is it really got off-road capability? so far only Subaru Symmetrical and Audi Quattro and very few others still keep the spirit of AWD, FWD completely distory the the spirit of SUV, even if XC60 also only FWD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum 5th Gear July 11, 2014 Share July 11, 2014 1) Maybe their hobby is off roading in bolehland during weekends 2)Can sit high up with better view of road 3)SUVs are big - not easily bullied 4)Kuku drivers who always hit kerbs wont get the bumper or rims scratched 5)Make out in dark carparks others cannot peep in 6) Lastly , can do this : wah, what brand this SUV is? so good pick up speed, I want to buy which country? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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