the amc eagle "was arguably a decade ahead of its time." it was a passenger car that "pioneered the crossover suv" category. introduced in late 1979 for the 1980 model year, it "was unlike anything on the market" and in the 2000s "the somewhat traditional suv has given way to the 'crossover utility vehicle' ... the market has become saturated with these new crossovers that provide a car-like driving experience with the security of a little more ground clearance and all-wheel drive" making the amc eagle "about 30 years ahead of the curve."