A practical guide to picking an SUV that's actually easier on aging knees, backs, and reflexes — the criteria that matter far more than horsepower or badge.
A lot of shoppers pick an SUV because it feels safe and sits up high, then discover the hard way that 'high' cuts both directions. Some models sit so tall that getting in means a small climb; others sit so low that standing back up means pushing off the door frame.
Neither extreme is comfortable to do several times a day, every day. The right seat height is a specific, checkable thing — not a guess you make from a brochure photo.
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