I have a Leon ST now, but before that I had a Ford Kuga 4wd for nearly 5 years.
My reasons for buying a 4wd SUV were that I do a lot of mountain biking and walking, with lots of regular long distance trips with the bikes and kit, and often in some very rural areas.
The Kuga was really easy to load bikes and kit into (waist high boot and no load lip), and the roof box was easy to load up by standing on the back wheel.
I can think of numerous occasions where the 4wd got me out of a muddy camping field, up a steep stony hill, or out of situations in snow, where a 2 wheel drive car simply couldn't.
My Leon ST probably has more load capacity. But it has a
lower boot lip and is harder to load bikes in. Even with Crossclimate all season tyres on, I wont be venturing out in the snow or on muddy camping fields.
Another thing is the comfort. After a 30 mile day on the mtb, or after going up Snowdon, the upright driving position of the Kuga was far more comfortable to drive home in.
My next car will probably be another SUV. Just my 2 pence worth.