While not always a strictly necessary purchase, SUVs are the dominant vehicle type in the Australian new car market, and small SUVs have seemingly overtaken hatchbacks and sedans as the car of choice for singles and young families. A whopping 181,197 small SUVs were sold in 2024, a four per cent increase over the year before and nearly double the small car sales tally. Manufacturers are well aware of our insatiable demand, so much so that there are 41 different models available in the current market. There truly is a small SUV for everyone. Know the news with the 7NEWS…