[PankajGhosh]

I think the sentiment here is not acknowledging the full picture of shift in car ownership in US.

While it is true that more families are opting for SUVs, but that is because more families are opting to share a car (preferably an SUV from utility perspective) rather than owning two or more cars/sedans. The increase in availability of rideshare (Uber/Lyft) is also playing a part in this gradual shift.

(I can't seem to find the study which stated above, but will keep looking and update this comment when I find it)