Higher ground clearance is advantageous in countries like us. (not to mention road presenceThat`s true, yeah. Updated my original post to say that even Rolls- Royce are selling more Cullinan SUV`s compared to the Sedans (e.g. Ghost)
Cant really blame the car buyer though. Having used all sorts of small cars, large cars. sports cars, 4WD`s , I find that medium sized SUV`s are so much easier to live with. Getting in and out, driving over curbs, carrying things, visibility and driving position, it`s all very practical and easy going for an average user.
). Car like soft off-roaders/cross overs really killed the sedan market.

Even Rolls- Royce are selling more Cullinan SUV`s compared to the Sedans (e.g. Ghost)
I love landcruiser series as fuck