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Let's be honest; I think everyone here knows our vehicles get labled as "Cute Utes" by most of the public.
I personally believe the Tracker/Sidekick kicked off this craze because it was a little SUV capable of doing so much, was fuel efficient, and didn't cost you your first born to purchase. Seemingly they were everywhere and soon to follow was the Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV, and ultimately (albeit much later) the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner/Mazda Tribute triplets.
One could argue the likes of the Ford Bronco II, or the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer as the beginning, but those are a bit bigger and relied on larger powertrains to propel them.
One could also argue it was the Suzuki Samurai that started it all but, at least in these parts, they never really caught on.
Would most of you agree with this? If not, what vehicle do you believe kicked off the craze?
I personally believe the Tracker/Sidekick kicked off this craze because it was a little SUV capable of doing so much, was fuel efficient, and didn't cost you your first born to purchase. Seemingly they were everywhere and soon to follow was the Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV, and ultimately (albeit much later) the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner/Mazda Tribute triplets.
One could argue the likes of the Ford Bronco II, or the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer as the beginning, but those are a bit bigger and relied on larger powertrains to propel them.
One could also argue it was the Suzuki Samurai that started it all but, at least in these parts, they never really caught on.
Would most of you agree with this? If not, what vehicle do you believe kicked off the craze?