Thought this was an interesting read. It made some very good points.

http://www.gladwell.com/2004/2004_01_12_a_suv.html

Interesting. I didn't know a van was more safer than an SUV.

My understanding is that the number one factor for determining whether or not you survive a crash is the weight of the vehicle. Heavier, bigger vehicles seem to be perhaps the single bigget factor. Regardless, I have to say, since I've gone to bigger vehicles years ago, there is no way I can go back. Getting into a normal car feels like you are stuffing me in a tuna can. I want the space, the size, the conveniences.