SMMT - Q&A

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	Why do manufacturers keep bringing 4x4s onto the market?

	Why do manufacturers choose to promote 4x4s in an urban environment?

	By increasing production of 4x4s, isn't the industry damaging the environment?

	But isn't it a fact that 4x4s are some of the worst CO2 emitters?

	Isn't the design of 4x4s inherently unstable?

	Is it true that the design of a 4x4 is less safe than that of smaller cars?

	What about compatibility between larger and smaller cars in the event of a crash?

	So why do 4x4s always perform poorly in NCAP pedestrian protection tests?

	Don't these high sided vehicles pose visibility problems for pedestrians – particularly children?

	Why isn't the industry encouraging responsible motoring, particularly by 4x4 drivers?

	Shouldn't we tax SUVs more heavily to discourage their use?

	Why don't dealers provide environmental information like CO2 emissions at the point of sale?

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