![]() ![]() Unlike their SUV counterparts, crossovers are typically built on a car platform, while SUVs are sometimes built atop truck platforms. They have open cargo spaces in the back, just like SUVs, usually have four doors, and many are offered with all-wheel drive or even four-wheel drive in some cases. Crossovers come in a variety of sizes, but the general idea is that they fit in between a car and an SUV. In all seriousness, a crossover is typically a vehicle that rides slightly taller than a car but not as tall as an SUV. To flash back, Family Guy-style: “This is worse than the time that Mercedes-Benz started calling a crossover a ‘coupe.’” The term crossover has become diluted and amorphous in today’s lexicon because automakers have taken to slapping the label on what seems like anything these days. No, not the 2006 smash hit movie Crossover, starring Anthony Mackie and Wayne Brady. ![]() The Drive’s informational team is intimately familiar with crossovers and family vehicles of all types, as we’re frequently hauling kids around in four-door test vehicles on a weekly basis. The truth is that there are a few major differences between a crossover and SUV, but you’ll need to look closely to find them. The word has been so overused that it’s quite difficult to nail down exactly what one is, and why it’s different from a minivan. ![]() If you’re wondering what, exactly, a crossover is, you’re not alone. The vehicles have become so popular that some automakers have shifted entire lineups to offer more of them, and nearly every automaker makes at least one. We’re talking about the crossover craze that’s sweeping consumers up and has led to dealerships overflowing with the raised not-quite-a-car, not-quite-an- SUV models. There’s even a chance that you’ve contributed to it, too. You’ve probably noticed a new vehicle trend. The Drive and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. ![]()
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