SUV vs Crossover - What's The Difference?
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- While the term "SUV" or "sport utility vehicle" has been used broadly to describe all types of utility vehicles, there really is a difference between them and crossover utility vehicles.
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Suv all day everyday,I like the look and truck ride that's I'm keeping my 08 explorer with the v8, still ride great
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I have a mid sized suv a lincoln aviator and it looks like a cross over but still almost as big as a full sized suv lol
I have an Explorer and a Rogue. This is the clearest explanation I have heard. Thank you.
You are very welcome, Julie Pablo. Happy to help and thanks for watching!
Excellent presentation, Chris. There are a number of reasons that almost all body-on-frame SUV's have been replaced with unibody CUV's over the years. You've identified the most important, the fact that CUV's have more appealing driving dynamics for most consumers. I'd add a few others.
() Lighter weight of unibody platforms results in better fuel economy and/or better performance than comparable body-on-frame vehicles.
() Unibody designs (especially when combined with FWD and FWD-biased AWD) provide more flexibility in terms of internal space allocation and greater overall interior room.
() The advantages of body-on-frame SUV's lie in (a) towing capacity and (b) capabilities in extreme off-road environments. Neither, however, is a high priority for most consumers.
The bottom line is that CUV's play the same role as family station wagons played in the 1950's with an image of ruggedness and higher driver seating positions that wagons (and minivans) lack. The remaining body-on-frame SUV's are appropriate for more specialized use cases and for those who feel the need to reinforce their masculine gender identity with a vehicle.
All true, Stephen Hendricks. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
So basically what you're saying is that most people who drive an SUV really don't need one?! Well neither do they need a crossover. They would be better served with a minivan or stationwagon (as would the climate, by the way!! It's just that masculine gender identity, hey! Too bad bad for the generations to come...
@@ikkeennietjij Chris LOVES a good wagon or hatchback. Thanks for watching, Fred van Viegen!
@@AutoAcademics :-) Ok, Chris, like your channel, keep up the good work!
CUV driving dynamics dont please me, thats why I own a minivan and a sedan.
I like crossovers for fuel economy and travel comfort. Unless it is packed window to window a crossover is easily accessible getting in and out and will still give you the elevation on the road. I have an Escalade. The reason is because I wanted a four wheel drive capable vehicle that had a lot of towing capacity. An AWD crossover is not good on fuel and the differentials typically go out more because they are overworked when people challenge their capabilities. My two cents😬
That makes a lot of sense, bbrownasu. That's why SUVs still exist. No one want poor fuel economy, but when you have truck-like needs, but don't necessarily need a truck, SUVs can do the trick. As always, thanks for watching!
Nice explanations. However I wish the prices for the suv or crossovers were same as sedans. Some of the suv or crossovers with option or just starting msrp are amount of a mortgage. Thanks for review.
That's very true, Ann Lapadula, which is why automakers love them and some critics question the public's love for them for daily commuter duty. We feel it's nice to have options of what type of vehicle you want to drive, but agree with you that prices are definitely skyrocketing. Thanks for watching!
SUV- Car which is a SUV.
Crossover- Cars which try to look like an SUV but mechanically they aren't.
Did we watch the same video? He literally said that SUV"s were originally truck based.
Tata harrier & Jeep Compass both are cross-overs and NOT suv
AWD crossovers are more appropriate for most people’s needs. Their capabilities are targeted towards handling bad weather, not off-roading. Most people’s SUVs were just overkill. Believe it or not, I used to drive down beat up dirt roads to get to a hunting spot in an old Cutlass Supreme that was rear wheel drive and no traction control. Somehow it always managed. My SUV used to do it without the drama but so would an AWD crossover.
Very true, K. Theodos. The AWD systems in many new crossovers can handle way more than most people are willing to do. And the fact that they drive more like cars and are more efficient is typically what most people want (or need). We appreciate your comments and thanks for watching!
K. Theodos
I did the same thing with a 1973 Datsun 610.
4 speed! One wheel drive!
Fun an challenging!
@@Torsee Ha! That sounds like LOTS of fun, Torsee. Thanks for watching!
I still can’t figure how the difference , physical differences... this is the second video I’m watching
Michael Mikky It’s tricky nowadays because what used to be clear distinctions are now kind of blurred. To keep it real simple think of a crossover as sort of a station wagon that has been lifted and given AWD. A SUV would be a 4WD truck turned into a passenger vehicle. But in reality there’s a lot of gray area in between. A Toyota 4Runner is a pure SUV. A Toyota Rav4 is a crossover.
The lines are so blurred these days. GM refers to my Chevy Trax as a compact crossover suv. I've also heard them refer to it as a subcompact suv. It's a unibody, but my vehicle registration says it's a truck. Nothing makes sense anymore.
My 5 and 6 yr old love SUVs and love their CZcams reviews. This will be helpful for them as I'm trying to explain the difference :D. Thanks!
Wonderful, Gossett Daley! I hope it helps. Thanks for watching!
Great Video Chris. I have had to explain this to several different people over the years.
Thanks, canonlybeme4life. It really is a topic that confuses people. The reason we decided to do this video is because of the number of comments we've been getting about the Telluride being an SUV and not a crossover. Hopefully those making those comments will see this video, too. LOL. Thanks for watching!
SUV and Sedan for me. I have a Sedan and a Truck, the latter of which will be replaced by an SUV in about 3 years because it's rusting and I like SUV's better than pickup trucks anyway(but at least I tried to get into pickup trucks). I've always had such hatred for crossovers.
Ha! Thanks for sharing, Dodge Boy!
Clear and to the point, thanks!
Thanks for watching, Hermes González!
Interesting. Thanks for doing it.
Thanks for watching, azlife4me!
CUV most serves families for many reasons, including large area and high clearance of the land, which is useful in the rainy winter days and is not the purpose of the cuv to conduct wild adventures because more use in the streets and terraced semi-winding ...
Thanks bro I really appreciate it, love SUV’s 😀
Cross overs until my wife and I have a 3 child. Then I’ll be on the SUV bandwagon. Thanks for another great Video Chris. ✊🏾✊🏾💯
Ha! You could always get a minivan.😜
Thanks for watching, Airrion Galloway!
Airrion Galloway CUV most serves families for many reasons, including large area and high clearance of the land, which is useful in the rainy winter days and is not the purpose of the cuv to conduct wild adventures because more use in the streets and terraced semi-winding ...
Mohammed Tariq Thanks for the lesson, no offense I’m from Mississippi, I’ve been around these vehicles all of my life 90% of the Mississippi population drives SUV, Trucks, and Cross overs. I own a 2018 Toyota Tundra 1794 edition with a 6 in Lift. My wife owns a cross over a 2016 Audi Sq5. I know what they’re used for. Not trying to insult you but I really want to know if you read what I said. Also I’m prior military so it doesn’t get anymore adventurous then a 200 2 ton vehicles headed to a 30 month field training mission.
Mohammed Tariq I own a minivan as a dad and minivans also have 4WD and lower ground clearance means it can handle better and less chance of a rollover, higher ground clearance for off-roading, I do not off-road so a minivan is for me and also minivans can tow 3500 pounds and more fuel efficient with some power on it!!!
Mohammed Tariq CUV does not serve, ITS ABOUT TIRES, NOT drivetrain, also sedan and hatchbacks are more fuel efficient and more nimble, lower center of gravity, I have a RWD crown victoria with winter tires and I see so much SUVS and trucks on the ditch.
🙂 I need a Crossover. Or something even a bit smaller. Thanks for the video !! Good stuff to know ! Subbed ! 👍🏼🙋🏻♀️
We appreciate your support, D Lee. Thanks for watching!👍🏾
Hatchbacks will do it.
@@aimxdy8680 In most cases for most people, they sure will!
That land cruiser is siick
Thanks for watching, Mohammed Ejaz!
for real
What I see is that the language has evolved. Crossovers are now frequently referred to as SUVs by the industry. It’s just like when coupe meant 2 doors, but now there are 4 door coupes, though they are pronouncing it “coopA”.
The language has evolved, Alex Robinson, just like many people refer to any vehicle with 4 wheels and an engine a car. But a truck is still different than a car and understanding the difference is still important so that you know what you're purchasing. And don't get us started on the 4-door coupé. 😂 Thanks for sharing and for watching!
Well not necessarily the term "stuck", it's just that layman would like to simplify topics, so the two similar types of vehicles SUV and CUV are classified as one thing.
This video helps proliferate the misconception that body-on-frame SUVs ride harsher and have worse ride quality than crossovers. That simply isn't true. Body-on-frame trucks ride harsh like trucks because they are freaking trucks. Not because they are body on frame. Fundamentally, body-on-frame provides better noise insulation, and less road harshness. Once you drive a good full-size body-on-frame SUV, you'll see cross-overs and cars don't have the same level of ride quality and comfort.
My dodge Durango uses a unibody structure, I had no idea that my dodge Durango is a crossover. No wonder it feels so nimble to drive.
As per the information that you provided, nowadays cuv is almost same like suv. Only advantage in suv is fuel economy. That's it right? Are there any advantages over one another apart from fuel economy?
CUVs are the ones that have better fuel economy and a benefit of SUVs is their capability off-road, srinu hari. For more details you should watch our video again. Hope this helps and thank you for your initial viewing!
So crossover is more about how it’s manufactured than how it looks?
1x(10/17/22)….done thank you
What's crazy is there's now a crossover segment that looks like a stretched out sedan
That's because that's pretty much what they are, JD Diggy, stretched out sedans. Oh, well. Thanks for watching!👍🏾
I have a minivan and a sedan (Chrysler town and country and also Toyota Camry) My minivan can tow 3500 pounds and it hauls boats and has more interior space with more trunk space than a crossover, crossovers are just high riding hatchbacks, I would rather own a Buick Regal than a crossover!!
@@aimxdy8680 Thanks for sharing and for watching!
But people seem to forget that a crossover is a type of SUV...
to me there are some that look like 4wds even though they may not be, and some that look like fat hatchbacks and for some reason people are not calling them hatchbacks - still not sure what an SUV has to do with sports...
Are SUVs safer in a crash since they are heavier? (Assuming an SUV and CUV have same safety features)
There are a few factors that come in to play, Valerie O'Brien, and unfortunately weight can have both positive and negative effects. Assuming all safety tech is the same, if it's a vehicle-to-vehicle collision then the heavier vehicle should have a more positive outcome. However, weight can affect vehicles negatively, too, possibly exhibiting poor handling in certain situations that could contribute to a crash. For example, while a tractor trailer should protect it's driver better if it crashes in to a passenger car, we wouldn't want to drive one on icy roads, as it would be much more difficult to control. Hope this helps a little and thanks for watching!
you could avoid some accidents with a smaller and lighter car
Suv all the way. If not than might as well get a car
We hear ya, Jose Liera. Thanks for watching!
Wait, why? By 'car' I assume you meant sedan. If you want a wagon-type vehicle these days (which I do) you have to get a 'crossover'. Most crossovers are literally just lifted wagons, which are highly utilitarian, especially if you are driving mostly on paved roads or well maintained dirt roads, which is what about 98% of drivers are doing. Can't fit a massive running stroller and groceries in most sedans with two kids in the backseat, can fit it in a CUV. You need clearance driving around a lot of residential streets in Pacific NW, and I am glad my lifted wagon has 9 inches of that!
I dont notice any differences betwene SUV and CROSS OVER, it's just a marketing not more.
Always SUV. For speed a car with AWD n trubo.
In short.. Crossovers are poseurs..😂😂
What about juke? Then nissan juke?
What about puma Ford
Nissan quaskai
I love the land curser
Thanks for watching, junior Boville Aka legendary!
Crossovers will take over the car and suv market!
I will prefer CUV. It Rocks 😅😅😅😅😊
Nothing wrong with that. Most people do. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
SUV.
We see you, Joe Hammond. 👍🏾 Thanks for watching!
that's my nigga! finally some proper shit!
i love Sedans only
We hear ya, Kane Viva La Kane. Thanks for watching!
Too bad they're dying out due to suv/crossover fever
Stupid
Question
crossover are all Front wheel Drive❓❔❓
For the most part they are, eladsunggernyw. I haven't been able to find any that aren't based on front-wheel drive, even if they have all-wheel drive. They don't have to be, though, since there are rear-wheel drive cars. I have a Cadillac CTS wagon and it's RWD, but as far as I know, Cadillac hasn't made any rear-wheel drive crossovers. Only the Escalade and it's an SUV. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics In my area Front wheel drive will not survive
And
4 wheel drive to expensive
@@eladsungsunggernyw2324 If you don't mind me asking, where do you live?
SUV to death!!!
I prefer the Pajero 3rd gen over all SUVs
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@@AutoAcademics anytime man.
Keep up the good work
how can I tell it's an SUV or crossover from the appearance?
@@terryyee0124 That's difficult nowadays because manufacturers know that many people have preferred the prominent, strong truck-like look, so they've designed many vehicles to look that way on the outside, despite how things actually are underneath.
@@AutoAcademics Got it! Here’s a thought: We already call a fastback sedan a sedan and a hatchback sedan a hatchback. So, why not keep it simple? Let’s call a fastback SUV a crossover (examples: BMW X6, Audi Q5) and a hatchback SUV an SUV! What do you think?
@@terryyee0124 Ha! Unfortunately, I don't make the rules. 🤪
rule number #1. you never do a drive by in a crossover!
Why not they do all the time.
Plenty of Toyota RAV4 have done that crime.
SUV
We see ya, Kadeen Hunter. Thanks for watching!
Station wagons all the way
💪🏾 Thanks for watching, Mr. Tree!
Suv
We hear ya, Yashashvi raj Singh. Thanks for watching!
Meh..... Sedans will always be superior in terms of performance. Nothing compares to a rally tuned Subaru Impreza.
SUV all the way. If I didn't want an SUV, I would just get a sedan. I don't need some weird in between like the CUV. Plus, most CUVs are UGLY.
😂 Thanks for watching!
AGREED
I concur with you, most of this crossovers aren't attractive like the SUVs and the likes
Suv i hate cuv and sedean
agreed i like Suv and wagons and trucks
I still didnt learn what the diff is
Anyone to gift me this SUV. 😍 wow
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