They are the yuppie-SUV... maybe that is why they are popular.
My uncle had an old Land Rover (pre-80s). That was a good 4WD. He even had an auger that could be connected to the drive train. Perfect for digging post holes.
Of course, most SUV/4WDs were better back then — heavier frames and no cup holder for the soccer mom.
I don’t see many of these in the SE. If they went out of business nobody would notice.