I know a few SUVs have tailgates (Land Cruiser and Range Rover as far as I know), but trucks are known for them. One of the reasons I have a truck instead of a SUV is hunting. My wife isn’t too keen on having dead animals riding inside. While this hunting trip was not successful in bagging a deer, it was the first road trip with the fresh baby. The tailgate makes a great place to leash up the dog and set up the changing table!