I have been seriously trying to find a vehicle to replace my old, worn out 1997 Ford Explorer Sport which was the perfect bike hauling vehicle. It's smaller than the 4 size Explorer so saves gas and is easier to park but big enough and boxy enough to haul bikes (with the front wheels off and if the bike is too tall, the seatpost).

Now, all the SUV have been turned into what I call "Mommy vehicles." Kids are an issue not ultility. Lots of little extras little side cup holders and storage bins makes it difficult to get a bike in plus the box size has gotten smaller so hard to get a bigger bike in without laying it on the side. I don't want a gigundo SUV but looks like I may have to buy a mini-van (Gosh forbid!!!) so I can get my bike (and my friends bikes) inside the vehicle.

Let me know what you find but word of caution - take measurements to make sure the bikes will fit (especially your husbands) and better yet - take your bike and try and fit it in. My friend just purchased a new, high priced SUV and is very disappointed to discover even her little girly bike does not fit. They have to get a bike rack (The Thule Sport Rack is pretty good).