I tend to think any vehicle with one commuter is a waste but that's how most people commute atleast where I live. It's just the way things are. SUVs are only one branch on a very wasteful tree. It's only a matter of degree. I don't use my SUV for much off-roading (occasional towing / camping / roadtrips with several people etc.) but its a joy to drive. I still don't understand why it's specifically SUVs people tend to notice when vehicles in every class are doing the same things.