Is there a reason for a SUV to be quick in a track?

   Recently, Alfa Romeo sent her SUV at three British circuits to prove that Stelvio QV is the fastest around them in its category. In fact, the Italian company actually proved that it is, but, honestly, what is the point of a SUV to be fast in a track and why one who like speed and fast cars is going

to buy a tall Giulia, that is what the Stelvio is, and not go for the Stelvio itself?  Especially when it comes to the Quadrifoglio Verde editions with the V6 engine that is developed by Ferrari and produces 510 hp. Is there any chance that the Stelvio QV is going to be driven by anyone off road, ever? But the SUVs were presented as vehicles with capabilities on and off the road at the same time, that is why they need a higher suspension.

   What is happening today is that all the firms try to promote tall vehicles, with higher center of gravity, that are more unstable on the road in comparison with a proper road model, because they price them more expensive. Additionally, it is common secret that the vast majority of SUVs, especially those with increased horsepower, will never serve as an off road vehicle, and people prefer them only because the higher driving position probably serves well for their "social status", or because there is a false perception that their increased height ensure greater levels of safery...