Why the SUV is All the Rage
They're family-sized and fun, but gulp gas. Who's right in the war over America's favorite vehicles?

The Vandals
Sticking it to SUV owners

Viewpoint: Walter Kirn
"Why I Luv My SUV"

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A look at the 2003 model year SUVs


Who should be held responsible for improving fuel efficiency?

The government
Auto companies
Individual drivers

Seeking a Safer SUV 
Are rollover ratings any help? Is the Explorer improved? A closer look

Is This Vehicle Safe? 
As the death toll mounts, the Firestone-tire investigation is turning into a referendum on SUVs

Ford's New Monster 
The oversize Excursion, the biggest SUV ever, is making the company defend its green reputation

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FROM THE FEB. 24, 2003 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19, 2003
ILLUSTRATION FOR TIME BY VICTOR JUHASZ

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