Crossover Vehicles: Worst of Both Worlds?

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Ok, I don’t get crossover vehicles. Why would anyone buy one of these? Are they for people who can’t make up their mind between a station wagon and an SUV? They don’t handle as well as wagons, and they don’t go off-road as well as SUVs. They don’t get as good mileage as wagons and they don’t look as burly as SUVs. The ones I’ve driven just seem like minivans that can’t carry much stuff. Am I being unfair here? What do you think?

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Posted at 9:12 am in Rants

Comments

Kellie
Oct 20, 2008 at 7:05 pm

I’m looking for something to replace my two-door, and something with more storage space than just the trunk space of a car. I don’t want anything as big as an SUV…but am 23, so definitely not in the market for a station wagon. I think these crossovers are perfect for someone who wants a bit more room, without the gas mileage.

ram
Jun 25, 2008 at 6:44 pm

Crossovers are for people who want and SUV, but don’t want the horrible gas mileage…. Some can seat 7…. And the majority of SUV owners never even drive on dirt, or even go offroad…. Plus they are much more stylish.

Soup78
Jun 25, 2008 at 2:47 pm

Crossovers have it, and that it is shit.

HB
Jun 24, 2008 at 6:53 pm

CUV = Crappy Utility Vehicle
Those Muranos are really ugly too.

i_luv_dusty
Jun 24, 2008 at 1:35 pm

The purpose of an SUV (such as a Suburban or Durango) is to be able to carry more than 2 or 3 people while towing, hauling, or off-roading. Since a crossover can do none of the above, what’s the point?
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A “crossover” is simply a station wagon that gets bad gas mileage.

Jason
Jun 24, 2008 at 1:29 pm

I’ll admit, most crossovers are useless. However I believe there are a few diamonds out there, for example, the Infinity FX Series is gorgeous and seems like a pretty badass ride.

Side note: I work at a Suzuki dealer and think the new SX4 Crossover is a sweet little ride. The AWD system is sweet and on today’s congested streets, the dimensions are perfect. Sure, I own and love my long, low cruisers, but I wouldn’t count the SX4 out right off the bat.

Derrick
Jun 24, 2008 at 12:35 pm

I completely agree with you they really is no point of making an SUV that can’t get its feet wet.