Difference between a crossover, SUV
These terms get thrown around a lot. You’ve probably seen the “crossover SUV” or “SUV crossover” combinations as well that just make it even more confusing. We’re here to help remove some of the confusion and break down the differences between the two.
The terms SUV and crossover really refer to the type of platform vehicle is built on. If a vehicle is a traditional SUV it will be built using a body-on-frame technique, like trucks are. What that means is the body is built separately and is then attached to a steel underbody. The result is a vehicle that drives like a truck and has the towing capacity of a truck.
Crossovers are built using a unibody construction and the body and frame of the vehicle were cut out together and are not separate parts. The crossover drives like a car, is typically more fuel efficient than the SUV and has some features of the SUV, such as moderate towing capacity. The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a great example of a SUV.
Where it gets tricky is when the term SUV is applied to both crossovers and SUVs. Some manufacturers even use the term crossover for true SUVs to describe that the vehicle has the benefits of both worlds. To tell the difference notice the type of frame it was built on. Body-on-frame? Likely a SUV. Unibody construction? Likely a crossover. When in doubt, it’s probably a SUV.
All the terminology that gets thrown around in the industry can be confusing, but at the end of the day noticing the type of body the vehicle was built on can tell you if it’s a SUV or crossover. The best part about new crossovers is they are becoming more fuel efficient while still being able to tow and handle rough roads with ease. Modern crossovers and SUVs are becoming better at doing many different tasks and are giving consumers the benefit of the SUV and crossover worlds.
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