Crossover (automobile)
2017 Renault Captur Crossover , or crossover SUV , are terms predominantly used in the United States for vehicles with sport utility vehicle (SUV) styling features that are based on passenger car platforms and are only intended for light off-road use. Models which are classified as crossovers in the United States are classified as SUVs in other countries. The 1948 Willys-Overland Jeepster convertible coupe is considered the earliest ancestor to the crossover, however the first model considered to be a crossover was the AMC Eagle, which was released in 1979. In the United States, more than 50% of the overall SUV market was crossover models in 2006. Contents 1 Definition 2 Origin 3 Popularity 3.1 Europe 3.2 United States 4 Models 5 See also 6 References Definition A crossover is a vehicle with SUV styling features that is based on a passenger car platform. The early crossovers resembled small SUVs or large wagons. [1] Crossovers have ride, handling, performance and fuel economy...