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You'll never convince me that SUVs don't exist solely to sell what is effectively a minivan to deeply insecure men.
Deeply insecure men buy pickup trucks with hoods I can barely see over. SUVs and their perception of "safety", storage space, and ride height are why women are the primary purchasers.
SUVs exist because they cost roughly $1,000 more to make but consumers are willing to pay $3-4,000 for an SUV than a car. That's it. As always. The answer is our Lord, and savior - Money.
https://youtu.be/JPm4de6-eTg
AFAIK, they only sell full-size minivans in the US. I don't think I've seen any smaller ones since the Mazda 5 was discontinued.
The availability of crossovers in every size category means you can get the size you want.