I didn’t actually ask a question or feel surprised about anything, just responding to your comment about “why would anyone buy an SUV”.
My car which is sold as an SUV is smaller and more fuel efficient than the car you lauded as an alternative.
I don’t want a big car, and I didn’t get a big car. A massive Buick station wagon is a big car that isn’t an SUV, just like not every SUV is some jumbo monstrosity.