I found some efforts to bring back the old open back SUVs like the K5. Some of the ideas were sadly kicked to the curb.
The NEW K5.
http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/01images/k5_01.jpg
The Shark Edition Blazer
http://www.iceposter.com/thumbs/A19204_b.jpghttp://www.iceposter.com/thumbs/A19203_b.jpg

What do you think about them?

Looks too much like and avalanche. If they had less of an angle in the back and a lightweight hard top it would be awesome.