A Crossover — variously called XUV or CUV, for crossover utility vehicle — is a marketing term for a vehicle that derives from a car while borrowing features from an SUV. This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ...

The crossover combines, in highly variable degrees, the design features such as tall interior packaging, high H-point seating, high ground-clearance, or all-wheel-drive capability of the SUV — with design features from an automobile platform such as car-like handling, ride, or economy. A crossover also uses a car's unibody or monocoque construction while forgoing the body on frame construction in use on most SUVs. CUVs typically are designed for only light off-road capability, ^[1] if at all. An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... Monocoque (French for single shell) or unibody is a construction technique that uses the external skin of an object to support some or most of the load on the structure. ... Monocoque (French for single shell) is a construction technique that uses the external skin of an object to support some or most of the load on the structure. ... Body-on-frame is an automobile construction technology. ...

2009 Dodge Journey, CUV

The term crossover began as a marketing term, ^[2] and a 2008 CNNMoney article indicated that "many consumers can't tell the difference between an SUV and a crossover."^[1] A January, 2008 Wall Street Journal article called the CUVs, "wagons that look like sport utility vehicles but ride like cars," ^[3] The Wall Street Journal is an influential international daily newspaper published in New York City, New York with an average daily circulation of 1,800,607 (2002). ...

While the segment has notable historical antecedants, it had come into strong visibility in the US by 2006, when crossover sales "made up more than 50% of the overall SUV market." ^[4] Sales in the crossover market segment increased in 2007 by 16%,^[3] Notably, the crossover segment is one of the the few segments of the light truck market where import brands lead domestic brands, ^[1] and the segment has strong appeal to aging baby boomers.^[1] For the video game, see Baby Boomer (video game). ...

The broad spectrum of CUVs or crossovers includes:

• Compact to mid-sized sedan-derived CUVs: e.g., BMW X3, Cadillac SRX, Lexus RX 350.
• Station wagon or hatchback-derived CUVs: e.g., Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe
• Full sized minivan or sedan-derived CUVs: e.g., Saturn Outlook/Chevrolet Traverse, Toyota Highlander
• Minivan-like vehicles: e.g., Dodge Journey, Kia Rondo, Mazda 5 (Mazda Premacy).

The European MPV or large MPV may broadly resemble the crossover, including vehicles such as the VW Golf Plus, Ford Kuga, Renault Koleos and Ford S-Max. Notably, during the development of the Dodge Journey CUV, Dodge benchmarked the S-Max.^[5] The BMW X3 is a compact luxury crossover SUV (though BMW advertises it as an SAV, or Sport Activity Vehicle) produced by the German automaker BMW. It is based on the BMW 3-Series automobile platform. ... The Cadillac SRX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by the Cadillac division of American automaker General Motors since the 2004 model year. ... The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1996. ... The Subaru Forester, is a compact crossover SUV produced since 1997 by the Japanese automaker Subaru. ... The Toyota Corolla Matrix, commonly referred to as the Toyota Matrix, is a compact hatchback manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada and sold in North America. ... The Pontiac Vibe is a compact hatchback car produced in Fremont, California, in the United States by NUMMI (New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc), a joint venture between General Motors and Toyota. ... 2007 Saturn Outlook XE The Saturn Outlook is a premium mid-size crossover SUV which debuted at the New York International Auto Show. ... The Chevrolet Traverse is an upcoming crossover SUV built on the GM Lambda platform the underpins the GM triplets Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave. ... The Toyota Highlander (Toyota Kluger in Japan and Australia) is a crossover SUV assembled by the Toyota Motor Corporation under the Toyota brand name in its Kyūshū, Japan assembly plant and its Ikeda, Osaka, Japan assembly plant during 2008 and present. ... The Dodge Journey will be the first crossover SUV of Chryslers Dodge division, replacing the short-wheelbase Dodge Caravan. ... The Mazda5(formerly called Mazda Premacy in some markets) is a compact MPV built by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda since 1999. ... MPV is short for Multi Purpose Vehicle. ... A modern minivan - 2004 Chrysler Town & Country Typical early minivan (a Dodge Caravan) A minivan, people carrier, multi utility vehicle (MUV),or multi purpose vehicle (MPV) is a type of vehicle which has a body that resembles a van, but which has rear side doors, rear side windows, and interior... The Ford Kuga is an upcoming compact crossover SUV to be produced by Ford Motor Company of Europe. ... The Renault Koleos is a compact SUV which was first presented as a concept car at the 2006 Mondial de lAutomobile in Paris. ... The Ford S-MAX is a large MPV produced by the Ford Motor Company for the European and by Changan Ford Automobile Co. ... The Dodge Journey will be the first crossover SUV of Chryslers Dodge division, replacing the short-wheelbase Dodge Caravan. ...

Historical antecedents

Moskvitch 410 was introduced in 1957.

AMC Eagle wagon, an early crossover model

Matra Rancho, based on the Simca 1100

Australian made Ford Territory SUV

The 1957 Moskvitch 410 (the 4WD version of the Moskvitch 402) is an early example of a CUV. Later examples include the Lada Niva and the AMC Eagle, which debuted in 1977 and 1980 respectively. The Eagle combined modest off-road functionality with the AMC Concord platform and bodywork (sedan, wagon, and hatchback) all with raised ground clearance. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1426x927, 252 KB) Summary AMC Eagle wagon Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: American Motors Corporation Crossover SUV AMC Eagle ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1426x927, 252 KB) Summary AMC Eagle wagon Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: American Motors Corporation Crossover SUV AMC Eagle ... 1980 AMC Eagle drivetrain and suspension components. ... Image File history File links Talbot-Matra_Rancho. ... Image File history File links Talbot-Matra_Rancho. ... The Matra Rancho is a leisure activity vehicle created by the French engineering group Matra in cooperation with the automaker Simca to capitalize on the off-road trend started by the Range Rover, but provide the off-road look at a lower price. ... The Simca 1100 (1967 - 1982) was an automobile built by Chrysler Europes division Simca, sold in Europe and USA until 1982, when it was replaced by the Talbot Horizon. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2304x1536, 3410 KB) Other versions Originally from en. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2304x1536, 3410 KB) Other versions Originally from en. ... The Ford Territory is a crossover SUV built by Ford Australia and based on the EA169 platform of the Ford BA Falcon. ... Moskvitch 410-H Moskvitch 411 Moskvitch 410 was a car from Moskvitch introduced in 1957 as a four wheel drive version of the 402. ... Moskvitch 402 Moskvitch 402 was a car from Moskvitch introduced in 1956 as a replacement for Moskvitch 401. ... The Lada Niva (Russian: ) is an off-road vehicle built by Russian automaker AutoVAZ. The car is very popular in its home country. ... 1980 AMC Eagle drivetrain and suspension components. ... The AMC Concord was a compact car made by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) starting in the 1978 model year and continuing to 1983. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by...

Notably, certain vehicles that pre-date the term "crossover" more logically meet crossover rather than SUV criteria, vehicles such as the Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback. By the same token, certain SUVs feature the crossover's trademark unibody construction, vehicles such as the Jeep Cherokee (XJ), though capable of full off-road duty. The Subaru Forester, is a compact crossover SUV produced since 1997 by the Japanese automaker Subaru. ... See also the smaller Impreza-based Subaru Outback Sport Subaru introduced the all-wheel-drive Outback to the US market in 1994 as a 1995 model, deriving the model almost completely from the Subaru Legacy. ... The Jeep Cherokee (XJ) was a monocoque (unibody) compact SUV. It shared the name of the original full-size SJ model, but having no true pickup truck heritage, it actually set the stage for the modern SUV. It was built in Toledo, Ohio in the United States and is still...

CUV models

A short list of current crossovers with their platform genealogy follows (similar vehicles are grouped together):

The Acura MDX (Honda MDX in Japan and Australia) is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Acura since the 2001 model year. ... This article is about the Honda SUV model. ... The Honda Odyssey is a minivan / large MPV produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. ... The Audi allroad quattro is a Wagon crossover automobile produced by Audi from 2000 till today. ... The Audi A6 is a mid-size executive car produced by the German automaker Audi. ... The BMW X3 is a compact luxury crossover SUV (though BMW advertises it as an SAV, or Sport Activity Vehicle) produced by the German automaker BMW. It is based on the BMW 3-Series automobile platform. ... The E46 automobile platform is the fourth generation of BMWs highly successful 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ... The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. ... The BMW X5 is a mid-size crossover SUV sold by BMW since 1999. ... The BMW 5-Series is a series of medium size automobiles manufactured by BMW in Germany. ... The Cadillac SRX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by the Cadillac division of American automaker General Motors since the 2004 model year. ... Sigma is General Motors new mid-size rear-wheel drive automobile platform. ... The Chevrolet Captiva (designated C100) is a mid-size crossover SUV developed by GMs design center in Incheon and is based on the GM Theta platform. ... The Saturn VUE is a compact crossover SUV from General Motors Saturn marque, and is Saturns top-selling model in the United States. ... Theta is General Motors mid-size crossover SUV and compact SUV automobile platform. ... hello ifcar The Chevrolet HHR (for Heritage High Roof) is a small retro-styled compact wagon[1][2] launched by the Chevrolet division of American automaker General Motors at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show as a 2006 model. ... Delta is General Motors new compact front-wheel drive automobile and crossover SUV platform, a successor to the GM T platform; it also replaced GM J platform and the Z platform used by the Saturn S-Series. ... The Chevrolet Cobalt is a compact car introduced by Chevrolet in 2004 for the 2005 model year. ... The Chrysler Pacifica is a mid-size crossover SUV from DaimlerChrysler. ... The S platform or S-body is Chryslers minivan platform. ... This article is about the minivan. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into articles entitled Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan, accessible from a disambiguation page. ... Ford EcoSport Ford EcoSport The Ford EcoSport is a Compact SUV designed and built in Brazil by Ford. ... The Ford Fiesta is a mid-class supermini car designed and built by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, and also manufactured in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India and South Africa. ... For other Ford vehicles marketed as Ford Maverick, see Ford Maverick. ... The Mazda Tribute is a small crossover SUV based on the front-wheel drive Mazda 626 platform. ... The Mercury Mariner compact SUV was introduced in 2005. ... The Ford CD2 platform (for C/D-class and called U204 internally) is an automobile platform for crossover SUVs. ... The Ford Taurus X is a 7-passenger mid-size crossover SUV produced by the Ford Motor Company in North America in late summer 2007. ... The D3 (for D-class and called P2 by Volvo) is a Ford global full-size car automobile platform. ... The Ford Five Hundred (code name D258) was a full-size sedan produced by the Ford Motor Company during the 2005 to 2007 model years. ... The Ford Territory is a crossover SUV built by Ford Australia and based on the EA169 platform of the Ford BA Falcon. ... This article is about the Australian car model. ... The Dodge Journey will be the first crossover SUV of Chryslers Dodge division, replacing the short-wheelbase Dodge Caravan. ... DODGE AVENGERS SUCK MONKEY PENIS The Dodge Avenger is actually three different cars: The Dodge Avenger coupe (1995-2000) The Dodge Avenger Concept from the 2003 North American International Auto Show The Dodge Avenger (JS) sedan released in 2007 for the 2008 model year. ... The GMC Acadia (and the similar Buick Enclave and Saturn Outlook) is a crossover SUV. The three vehicles share the new GM Lambda platform. ... 2007 Saturn Outlook XE The Saturn Outlook is a premium mid-size crossover SUV which debuted at the New York International Auto Show. ... The Buick Enclave is a full-size crossover SUV launched in May of 2007 as a 2008 model by the Buick division of General Motors. ... The Chevrolet Traverse is an upcoming crossover SUV built on the GM Lambda platform the underpins the GM triplets Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave. ... Lambda is General Motors future full-size crossover SUV automobile platform. ... The Holden Commodore is an automobile series built by the Holden division of General Motors in Australia, available as a sedan, wagon or, from 1989, ute (utility or pickup truck). ... The Holden Commodore is an automobile produced by the Holden division of General Motors (GM) in Australia. ... The Holden Commodore is a car series built by the Holden division of General Motors in Australia, available as a sedan, wagon or, from 1989, utility). ... The Holden Commodore is an automobile produced by the Holden division of General Motors (GM) in Australia. ... The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1996. ... Honda Element logo The Honda Element is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda and released in the United States in 2003. ... The Honda Civic is a compact car manufactured by Honda. ... The Hyundai Tucson is a compact crossover SUV launched in 2005 by the Korean automaker Hyundai. ... The Kia Sportage (pronounced Sportij in the United States and Sportahj elsewhere) is a compact crossover SUV built by the Korean automaker Kia Motors since 1995. ... The Hyundai Elantra (sold in South Korea as the Avante) is a compact car from Hyundai of South Korea launched in 1991. ... The Hyundai Veracruz is a new mid-size crossover SUV to be sold by Hyundai on the US market and its home market. ... Facelifted Hyundai Santa Fe (US) The Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. ... The Hyundai Grandeur (Hangul:현대 그랜저) is a Hyundai automobile introduced in 1986. ... The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size sedan built by the Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Infiniti EX35 is a new mid-size entry-level luxury crossover SUV that will be shown at the 2007 New York International Auto Show as a concept vehicle. ... The Infiniti G35 is a compact executive car produced by Nissans Infiniti division. ... The Infiniti FX is a compact luxury crossover SUV sold by Infiniti. ... The Nissan FM platform is a modern FM layout automobile platform. ... The Infiniti G35 is a compact executive car produced by Nissans Infiniti division. ... The Jeep Compass (MK) is a compact crossover SUV introduced for the 2007 model year. ... The Jeep Patriot is a compact crossover SUV to be introduced in early 2007 for the 2007 model year by the Jeep marque of DaimlerChrysler. ... The Dodge Journey will be the first crossover SUV of Chryslers Dodge division, replacing the short-wheelbase Dodge Caravan. ... The GS platform (also known as Project Global by Mitsubishi) is a compact car platform co-developed by Mitsubishi Motors and DaimlerChrysler, which underpins the companies compact cars. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Lincoln MKX is a Lincoln crossover SUV which was supposed to be named Lincoln Aviator, when the XUV replaces Explorer-based SUV in Lincolns lineup. ... The Ford Edge is a mid-size crossover SUV under the Ford marque. ... The CD3 is Fords global midsize car automobile platform. ... Originally called the Zephyr for the 2006 model year, the Lincoln MKZ is a midsize car from the Lincoln automobile division of the Ford Motor Company. ... The Mazda CX-9 is a full-size crossover SUV built by the Japanese automaker Mazda alongside the smaller Mazda CX-7. ... The CD3 is Fords global midsize car automobile platform. ... The Mitsubishi Endeavor is a midsize SUV that is based off of the platform of the North American version of the Mitsubishi Galant. ... The Mitsubishi Galant is an automobile manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors since 1969. ... The Mitsubishi Outlander is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors. ... The Mitsubishi Lancer is a large family car built by the Mitsubishi Motors. ... 2004 Murano SE in black (Front) 2004 Murano SE in black (Back) The Nissan Murano is a near-luxury mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Nissan Motors which began retail sales in the 2003 model year, originally as the top-of-the-line SUV, which was larger than the Pathfinder... The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured by Nissan that is in a line of upper mid-size executive and sports sedans. ... The Nissan Rogue is a new compact crossover SUV to be released in early 2007 for the 2008 model year by the Japanese automaker Nissan. ... The Nissan Sentra is a small car made by automaker Nissan Motors and is generally a rebadged export version of the Japanese Nissan Sunny. ... The Nissan X-Trail is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 2001. ... The Nissan Almera was a small family car built by Nissan from 1995 to 2006. ... Formally introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model, the Subaru Baja combined the handling and passenger carrying characteristics of a car, the open-bed versatility of a truck -- and to a lesser degree, the load carrying capacity of a truck. ... The Legacy is a mid-size car introduced by the Japanese manufacturer Subaru in February 1989 as a larger, upscale companion to the companys Leone/Loyale and currently serves as the flagship model in the Subaru range. ... The Subaru Forester, is a compact crossover SUV produced since 1997 by the Japanese automaker Subaru. ... For the high-performance versions of the Impreza, see Subaru Impreza WRX and Subaru Impreza WRX STi The Subaru Impreza is a compact car that was first introduced by Subaru in 1993. ... 2008 Subaru Tribeca The Subaru Tribeca (previously called the B9 Tribeca) is a five- or seven-seat mid-size, luxury crossover SUV which was launched for the 2006 model year and went on sale in June 2005 in the United States. ... The Legacy is a mid-size car introduced by the Japanese manufacturer Subaru in February 1989 as a larger, upscale companion to the companys Leone/Loyale and currently serves as the flagship model in the Subaru range. ... The Suzuki SX4 is a mini SUV developed by Japanese and Italian automakers Suzuki and Fiat and produced since 2006. ... The Suzuki Swift is a supermini car manufactured by Japanese Suzuki Motor Corporation. ... First-generation RX 300 (Harrier) (xxU1x-series) Second-generation RX 300 (xCU3x-series) See also Lexus RX 400h/Toyota Harrier Hybrid The Toyota Harrier is a midsize crossover SUV manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation. ... The Toyota Kluger, known as the Toyota Highlander in North America is a crossover SUV assembled by Toyota under the Toyota brand name in its Kyūshū, Japan assembly plant and its Ikeda, Osaka, Japan assembly plant during 2008 and present. ... The Toyota Camry is a mid-size car assembled by Toyota in Tsutsumi, (Japan); Georgetown, Kentucky; Altona, Victoria, Australia and most recently Guangzhou, China. ... The Toyota Corolla Matrix, commonly referred to as the Toyota Matrix, is a compact hatchback manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada and sold in North America. ... The Pontiac Vibe is a compact hatchback car produced in Fremont, California, in the United States by NUMMI (New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc), a joint venture between General Motors and Toyota. ... The Toyota Corolla is a compact car produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota, which has become very popular throughout the world since the nameplate was first introduced in 1966. ... An all-electric version of the RAV4, the RAV4 EV, is detailed on its own page. ... The Toyota Corolla is a compact car produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota, which has become very popular throughout the world since the nameplate was first introduced in 1966. ... The Volvo XC60 is a concept car revealed by Volvo at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. ... The EUCD (for European C/D-class) is Fords global midsize car automobile platform. ... The Volvo V70 is a full-size station wagon. ... The EUCD (for European C/D-class) is Fords global midsize car automobile platform. ... The Volvo XC90 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars since 2003. ... The D3 (or Volvo P2) is Fords global full size car automobile platform. ... The Volvo S80 is an executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo and was introduced in the end of 1997 as a replacement for the rear-wheel drive Volvo 960/S90 sedan. ...

See also

• Car classification
• Compact SUV
• Mini SUV
• Recreational vehicle
• Sport utility vehicle
• Station wagon
• MPV
• large MPV
• List of motor vehicle classification blends

Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... Subaru Forester, one of the first vehicles to be named a compact SUV Suzuki Grand Vitara, a modern compact SUV Compact SUV is a class of small sport utility vehicles with a length between 4. ... Mini SUV is a class of small sport utility vehicles which are more or less under 4,15 m long. ... “RV” redirects here. ... A fourth-generation (2006-) Ford Explorer, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... MPV is short for Multi Purpose Vehicle. ... A modern minivan - 2004 Chrysler Town & Country Typical early minivan (a Dodge Caravan) A minivan, people carrier, multi utility vehicle (MUV),or multi purpose vehicle (MPV) is a type of vehicle which has a body that resembles a van, but which has rear side doors, rear side windows, and interior...

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