Crossover SUV
|
|
From Wikipedia, the
free encyclopedia A crossover
is a vehicle built on a car platform but borrowing features from a
traditional Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).
While body on frame construction and light truck platforms are used to build
traditional SUVs, crossovers use a car's monocoque/unibody platform
construction. The crossover combines, in highly variable degrees, the design
features such as tall interior packaging, high H-point seating, high
ground-clearance, or all-wheel-drive capability of the SUV—with design
features from an automobile such as independent rear suspension, car-like
handling, interior roominess and fuel economy. Crossovers are typically
designed for only light off-road capability, if any at all.[
|
The term crossover began as a marketing
term,[2] and a 2008 CNNMoney article indicated that "many consumers can't
tell the difference between an SUV and a crossover."[1] A January, 2008 Wall
Street Journal article called crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) "wagons that
look like sport utility vehicles but ride like cars."[3] To avoid referring
to their vehicles as station wagons, some nameplates will instead describe
them as a crossover.[4] "CUV" or "crossover SUV" are frequent terms for
these such vehicles, particularly if they are styled similarly to
traditional SUVs and retain the same capabilities. "Sport wagon" or "tall
wagons" often refer to derivatives of station wagons and compact hatchbacks,
respectively.[5] "Crossover" is often used for a vehicle that does not
appear like a traditional SUV or passenger car, such as the Toyota Venza.
Manufacturers have also used traditional monikers like "truck" and "SUV" for
their crossovers.[6]
While the segment has notable historical antecedents, it came into strong
visibility in the US by 2006, when crossover sales "made up more than 50% of
the overall SUV market."[7] Sales in the crossover market segment increased
in 2007 by 16%.[3] Notably in the US, the crossover segment is one of the
passenger vehicle market segments where import brands lead domestic brands,
as domestic manufacturers were slow to switch from their emphasis on light
truck-based SUVs, and as foreign automakers developed crossovers
particularly for the US market, as an alternative to station wagons which
are unpopular there.[1] The segment has strong appeal to aging baby
boomers.[1] Most crossover vehicles released in the early 2000s largely
resembled traditional SUVs or wagons. However, there have been crossovers
released that emphasize sportiness, albeit at the cost of utility, such as
the Infiniti FX and BMW X6 |
More related links about
Crossover SUV
|
|
|
-
In 2000 an early non-luxury midsize
crossover SUV,
the Toyota Highlander, ... In 2006 the Toyota RAV4 became the
first compact
crossover SUV to add a 7-seat ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossover_(automobile) -
-
Crossover SUVs
just can't be beat for economy and flexibility. Here are our top picks
for the best models in the under $30000 category.
car-reviews.suite101.com ›
Technology ›
Car Care/Ownership
-
-
US News ranks the top new Affordable
Crossover SUVs.
Top ratings for the Honda CR-V, Subaru Outback and Buick Enclave.
usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/.../Affordable-Crossover-SUVs/
-
With high gas prices here to stay, sport
utility vehicle and
crossover vehicles that get good gas mileage are more in demand
than ever.
suvs.about.com/od/epaestimates/tp/TopTenFuelEcon.htm
-
-
Comparison Test: 10
Crossover SUVs.
The newest breed of family vehicles ... The result is
crossover SUVs,
the hottest niche in the market since the ponycar. ...
www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new.../1270186.html
-
The spotlight-grabber is the new 2007 Ford
Edge. On the specifications sheet, it's apparent that Ford benchmarked
the Nissan Murano extensively when ...
www.motortrend.com ›
Road Tests
|
|
| |
|
