We are SUV people, for sure. I drive a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and it is perfect for dog hauling, not perfect for "kid" hauling, since we have 3 when everyone is here. When my husband's Cherokee died last year, we replaced it with a Ford Expedition, with 3 seats! What a great thing!!!! We dont' do much dog hauling in that car, since they won't jump in and have to be lifted up (BIG DOGS ). But neither of us are ready to give up the benefits, so we'll stick with what we have!