What is Crossover SUV?
A '''crossover SUV''', '''crossover utility vehicle''', or '''CUV''' is a type of [[SUV]] that is based on a [[unibody]] structure. These cars are usually lighter than heavier [[body-on-frame]] [[SUV]]s. The term was first used on the 1979 '[[AMC Eagle]]', and the first modern example is the 1994 [[Toyota RAV4]]. Unlike general SUVs that are usually all-wheel drive, or [[four-wheel drive]], crossovers tend to also have an option of all-wheel, rear-wheel, or [[front-wheel drive]]. Vehicles in this segment are usually based on a car/unibody platform, typically used on [[sedan (automobile)|sedans]], [[station wagon]]s, and [[hatchback]]s. Since the late 2010s, crossovers have started replacing [[minivan]]s. {{Multiple image | align = | direction = vertical | image1 = 2021 Peugeot 3008 B Hybrid IMG 4839.jpg | caption1 = [[Peugeot 3008]] | image2 = 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic front 6.16.19.jpg | caption2 = [[Mercedes-Benz GLE]] }} ==Advantages== CUVs have three advantages over SUVs: * CUVs are often lighter than SUVs and therefore offer better [[fuel efficiency]]. * CUVs are lower to the ground than SUVs, are safer, and have better road handling. * CUVs are generally cheaper to produce. {{transport-stub}} [[Category:Sport utility vehicles]]