SUV vs. Crossover: What’s The Difference?

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? |SUV vs. CROSSOVER: IS IT AN SUV? OR IS IT A CROSSOVER? HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE BODY CONSTRUCTION SUV CROSSOVER Body-onframe (mounted engine/suspension, frame placed over) Unibody (engine/suspension held by frame) DRIVE STYLE SUV CROSSOVER SUVS handle like trucks Crossovers drive/maneuver like smaller cars APPEARANCE • Similar • Both offer good ground clearance, interior room • Crossovers come in a wider range of styles GAS MILEAGE • SUVS are heavier, so mileage suffers New model SUVS have improved • Crossovers get better mileage POPULAR SUV CROSSOVER NISSAN MODELS Armada Xterra JUKE Rogue Murano Pathfinder BIRTH OF THE CROSSOVER Late 2000s Early 2010s SUVS get lighter, add crossover characteristics High gas prices soured the SUV market SUVS earned a reputation for being too big, expensive • Crossovers offered SUV benefits with better mileage WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Do you need to tow? SUV Is gas mileage importante Crossover Do you drive off-road? SUV Are you concerned about handling a bigger vehicle? Crossover Are you accustomed to driving truckse SUV Do you want more body style options (Ex: shaped more like station wagon or van)? Crossover Provided by: MARTIN -NISSAN- www.martinnissanchicago.com Sources: auto.howstuffworks.com/car-models/crossover-cars/difference-between-crossover-and-suv.htm www.autoweek.com/car-shopping/articles/2012/01/crossover-vs-suv-whats-the-difference-.html local.dexknows.com/difference-between-an-suv-and-a-crossover/