Utter nonsense. The bad mileage is due to the boxy shape and high
weight. Put
a smaller, weaker engine in one, and it might get *worse* mileage - or
it
might not move at all.


Allow me to parse your assertion: Are you saying that the boxy shape
(i.e. aerodynamics) is the primary cause (you listed it first) of bad
gas mileage for SUVs?

Kanter's right - we shouldn't touch the safety issue. That's a whole
'nother can of worms....