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  • A crossover SUV is a light off-road vehicle that is designed on a sedan platform, with added SUV (sports utility vehicle) features. Crossovers SUVs, also known as CUVs or simply crossovers, are among the most popular vehicles in the road today.

    History

    The idea of a vehicle resembling an SUV on a car-like platform was first experimented with in the 1950s, when the Moskovitch 410 was released as the first crossover vehicle.

    Characteristics

    Crossover SUVs have been described as 'wagons that look like SUVs but ride like cars'. Typically, a crossover SUV borrows features such as independent rear suspension, interior plushness and roominess, fuel-efficiency and handling from its more traditional counterparts.

    Popularity

    The main reasons contributing to crossover popularity are its ability to offer comfort, luxury, design features and fuel-efficiency at affordable costs. Almost all car manufacturers today have at least one crossover SUV in their product line.

    Standards

    Crossover SUVs have features that are becoming standard due to intense competition among manufacturers; these include a five-speed transmission (automatic or manual), navigational systems, anti-lock braking and entertainment systems.

    Favorite Crossovers

    Popular crossover SUVs include the Pilot, CRV, and Element from Honda, and Toyota Highlander, Ford Escape, Nissan Murano, Chevy Equinox, Saturn Outlook and Acura MDX.

    Source:

    Crossover SUVs: What is a crossover

    Associated Content: 2008 and 2009 crossover SUVs

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