11. An audacious attempt to lure the young and hip, the odd-looking minivan-based sport utility was intended to generate a buzz. 12. And in just a few months, Chrysler will send the new Dodge Durango full-size sport utility to dealers. 13. And that share will almost certainly go higher, given that the Koreans have an array of vehicles under development, from upscale family sedans to midsize sport utilities. 14. And the EPA fears a rise in greenhouse gasses because, as light trucks, all sport utilities are allowed to produce more fumes than cars. 15. And to those who believe that sport utilities are destroying the minivan market, look again. 16. Another risk is that you may decide you really wanted a car, or a car-based sport utility, all along. 17. As sport utilities have soared in popularity, the average fuel economy of new vehicles has fallen steadily in recent years. 18. As with most sport utilities, the Blazer is sold in a myriad of iterations. 19. As with any sport utility, this is no ladylike maneuver in a skirt. 20. Automakers are encouraging the trend, offering tents, mattresses and coolers that let city dwellers turn their vans, sport utilities and pickup trucks into weekend homes. |