See all Motoring NewsSome people say that 2018 is the year of the Crossover, as more and more car manufacturers release their version to the ever-growing market. But what really is a ‘Crossover’ and what separates it from an SUV?
The SUV or Sports Utility Vehicle were much bigger cars primarily built for the off-road terrain or for towing. SUV’s have been particularly popular for equestrians and farmer’s, but in recent years many of the newer SUV’s in the market tend to focus on style rather than off-road practicality.
As the SUV segment developed, customers began to want something a bit smaller, more affordable and of course with better fuel economy. This led to some car manufacturers developing the medium-sized SUV and eventually the small SUV which we now call the ‘Crossover’.
Therefore, when you are searching for cars on Carzone, you will find crossovers in the SUV body type, as we see the Crossover as a sub-segment of SUV’s.
So what is a crossover car?
The Crossover does exactly what it says on the tin, it cross’s a hatchback with an SUV. This gives the driver the best of both with the practicality of a hatchback, and the increased height and visibility of an SUV. Crossovers are relatively light weight with economical engines and are usually reasonably priced.
Some of the most popular Crossover’s include:
There is a range of petrol and diesel engines available on Crossover cars and some even models even come with four-wheel drive. Which you choose will depend on your needs.