Will We See MUSCLE SUVs Replace MUSCLE Cars?

As we continue down this path where sport-utility vehicles continue to ramp up and dominate sales charts, it seems like we're diving deeper into the rabbit hole. How much further will we go?

And, as I noted in the previous thread, we're wondering who will be next to do a major restructuring of their product portfolio — like Ford.

But, here's an even bigger question that may have more interesting implications: Will hardcore, MUSCLE SUVs soon be in the position to replace MUSCLE cars?

THINK: Rather than Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Dodge division offering both an SRT Hellcat Challenger AND Charger, why not just offer the SRT Hellcat Challenger And Grand Cherokee Trackhawk? Would BMW be better off with axing the M3 and M5 for the X3M and X5M?

What say you, Spies?

Are four-door MUSCLE cars on the way out for MUSCLE SUVs?

TomM - 9/5/2018 7:02:07 AM

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I am sure that there will be a high performance Crossover market
But I don't think that will REPLACE the high performance car market
THere are still some things about a higher center of gravity that reduce handling.

MDarringer - 9/5/2018 8:14:19 AM

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That's quite possible and perhaps even likely.

Escape ST and RS hunkered down would sell.

Imagine a Mustang Mach I with longer wheelbase, shooting brake body and AWD. The CD6 Mustang will be RWD/AWD.

Hyundai Kona N....very delightful thought.

PUGPROUD - 9/5/2018 8:31:38 AM

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Evolution of the species...vehicles and humans!

absent - 9/5/2018 8:33:56 AM

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Personally, here in Chicago, I see more AMG, M and SRT Suvs then traditional M5s, E63s or CTSvs lately.

skytop - 9/5/2018 8:05:42 PM

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Illegal aliens prefer fast SUV's with the third seat option.

MDarringer - 9/5/2018 11:12:05 PM

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Alt-Left Antifa explosion provocation alert

MrEE - 9/11/2018 10:36:22 AM

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Soon Mustang and Camero will be relegated to rental fleets, and their consumer market will go SUV. Others will inherit the sports car market.