When did Aussies become obsessed with SUVs?

We all know the SUV is king of the Aussie roads, but which car started the country’s addiction to these big, high-riding models?We all know that the SUV is a ubiquitous part of Australian roads, with the car type comfortably becoming the country’s most beloved.Between January and December 2025, 733,831 SUVs found new homes in Australia, accounting for approximately 60 per cent of the country’s new car market last year.RELATED: Are SUVs really safer than smaller cars?And though