SUVs are known for their strength and durability, but where did they begin? Take a look at this SUV timeline and see the evolutionary process of the SUV since its creation.

1. Evolution of the SUV
The highly popular SUV began
humbly, but has experienced
tremendous growth since it’s
creation.
Though it’s reputed to be
exceptionally well-liked by
women, it’s the perfect
family car and suitable for
all types of drivers.
SUVs mix the towing power and cargo space
of a truck with an all purpose utility vehicle
that can drive easily off and on the road.

2. 1935 Suburban
The first SUV was a station wagon
type vehicle that was made in 1935.
It was favored by
businessmen and even at
the time it had off-road
capabilities.
Since its creation, station wagons have
gone their own route while the SUV has
continued to evolve.

3. 1940: The First Jeep
The first
evolutionary step
was the jeep, and it
was favored by the
military.
Unfortunately, it was found to roll
easily and since the first model, jeeps
have also gone through several
transformations.
Jeeps continued to be the preferred SUV for
many years to come however, before another
model was born.

4. 1965: The First Bronco
Noticing Jeep’s success in making
jeeps and station wagons, Ford
decided to step up and combine the
design with their F-100 frame and
made the first Bronco.
The early models were
very successful and
owners seemed to like
them for their rugged
outdoorsy appeal.
Ford dealers in
Albuquerque, New
Mexico and Texas
would be wise to
market new and used
broncos to people
looking for a great
off-roading and ranch
vehicle.

5. 1987 Wranglers
Years later, Jeep
presented their newly
minted Wrangler model,
which became instantly
popular.
Another great SUV for rough
riding, a Wrangler can be a
gem of a find in any used car
dealerships from El Paso to
Seattle.
Jeep Wranglers are still being
made today, but SUVs have
continued to move forward.

6. 1996: Toyota RAV4
Toyota’s Rav4 marks the
next stage of evolution for
the SUV. It’s more like
a tall car
shaped to
resemble a
truck body.
The Rav4 is a little smaller than
traditional SUVs, but it was fairly
popular and paved the way for similar
models like the Ford Expedition and
the Jeep Liberty.

7. 2002: The Ford Escape
In early 2000, the SUV evolved
once again and the Ford
Escape was created.
The Escape still isn’t quite as
large as some SUV models, but
it has the same off-road
capabilities and lots of cargo
space.
It helped design the
newest models of SUVs
that favored a plush
interior and truck-based
body shapes.

8. 2003: the Chevy Tahoe
Created one year after the Ford
Escape, the Chevy Tahoe featured a
very plush interior and was much
larger than the Escape.
The Tahoe is favored by
police departments and
Chevy is the only car
manufacture to have a full
line of police vehicles.
It’s also a great family vehicle as well,
and is suitable for all types of driving,
camping, and hunting.

9. 2005: the Lexus RX 400h
The latest evolution of the SUV
is the Lexus RX 400h, which is
sleek, compact, and a hybrid.
In order to keep up with
the SUV demand and still
reduce their carbon
footprint, Lexus made
the RX 400h to be the
first luxury SUV.The model was still being
made as of 2009, and
remained virtually
unchanged since its
creation in 2005.

10. The Next Stage?
So far the evolution of the
SUV has been halted since
2005, but it might be
overdue for a change.
More and more car
manufacturers are
producing hybrids. This
technology could
eventually mean a
greener future for SUV
models everywhere.
SUVs however, are known for their
strength and off-road capabilities,
which don’t always mesh with hybrid
technology. Really, the only thing to
do is wait and see what the next stage
brings.
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