Well, that would be generalization and thats quite true. The issue here wasn't the general needs of the populace, just the questions raised by few concerned individuals.
I actually do what you suggested. For my daily driving, what I have is sufficient, for longer out of town trips or utilitarian uses, I try to stretch the limits on my car, failing that I rent an appropriate vehicle.
But, the issue was, if you have an expensive vehicle like aforementioned, how utalitarian its ought to be? A bigger boot is a must for me, if I go for a vehicle like that.