If you need a people mover and to haul cargo a Full Size Van is the logical choice not a SUV.
You can seat 7 and haul 6 bails of hay in the back.
While towing a trailer.
Dude... why don't you stick to giving advice on the virtues of little cars in your life and leave others to decide which vehicle works for them.
I want and need a full sized truck. And a 4-wheel drive one at that. You don't. Good for you, it opens up a spot in your garage for something you do want.
Cars and trucks are Cheap.
There are many good ones that can be bought for $2k. so owning a used truck to haul stuff or a van to move people isnt going to break the bank.
The fuel savings will pay for that truck or van.
12000 miles at 12mpg = 1000 gal @ $2.00 = $2000
12000 miles at 35 mpg = 342 gal $ $2.00 = $684.
That is $1300 a year in gas savings, in 2 years that old pick up is paid for its self.