They are big, heavy, take up a lot of space in cities and are considered climate killers. Hardly any other type of car is as passionately loathed as sport utility vehicles. But are the prejudices justified? The most important facts at a glance.
Anyone who wants to squeeze their big SUV into a parking space in the Montmartre district of Paris will not only need courage or a good parking aid. But also quite a lot of money. The city of Paris is increasing parking fees for the Giganto vehicles from September. Six hours in the center of the city, enough for the museum and dinner, costs up to 225 euros. The Parisians who took part in the vote don’t particularly like SUVs – nor does the left-green city government.