Glossary / General

crossover SUV

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A crossover SUV is a type of vehicle that mixes the comfort of a car with the space of an SUV. They are popular because they are easier to drive and have more room for passengers and cargo.

Technical Definition

A crossover SUV is a vehicle that combines features of a car and an SUV, typically built on a car's platform, offering a higher driving position and more cargo space than a sedan, while maintaining better fuel efficiency than traditional SUVs.

Hear It Discussed

"The RX is a true crossover SUV. And you get all the characteristics of an SUV."
Car Pro Radio Show July11 26 Hour 3 CarPro Radio Show 23:25

"Did that exist in, uh, Japan? Probably not. That's gotta be an American thing. Is this, this is a crossover SUV thing. Yeah."
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"...this is a compact entry-level crossover SUV. It's not a real off-road vehicle."
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