4 Advantages of Buying a Crossover

The crossover is quickly becoming one of the most popular vehicle styles on the market, with the handling ability of smaller cars but with many features typical of more rugged SUVs. Technically considered a compact SUV, the crossover combines the best of both worlds in an affordable, stylish package. Crossovers like the Dodge Journey have been topping the market recently, and we’ve listed the top four reasons why these cars are so popular.

Style

The crossover model is most often marketed by highlighting its aesthetics, for good reason. The crossover SUV combines the sporty image of the SUV with the smooth lines of a car to create an overall pleasing appearance by meshing both rugged and elegant designs. The interior of the crossover gives designers more space to play with quality materials and technology. It’s still more limited than a roomy SUV, which helps with price point and may lend to a more discerning eye on the part of the designer. There’s also a lot of variance in both external and internal designs, for those looking for a more rugged compact SUV or an urban luxury crossover.

Fuel Efficiency

SUVs and trucks are known gas guzzlers since a larger engine is needed to haul around the heavier frame and whatever loads are being carried. On the other hand, the car has better gas efficiency due to a lighter frame, coupled with less storage space and towing capabilities. The crossover is essentially an SUV built on a car frame, which allows it to have a stronger gas efficiency but larger storage and towing capabilities, so drivers don’t have to compromise. This makes crossovers especially popular with families looking for room to haul around kids and equipment, without sacrificing their gas budget.

Storage Flexibility

Crossovers tend to be the most flexible in terms of storage space, due to options like flat folding seats, extra space under the trunk floor, roomy glove compartments, and tons of cup holders. Car designers understand that the crossover is often used by families and that it needs to have extra space in order to stay competitive with the super roomy SUV and truck models on the market. Due to the interior structure of crossovers, it can easily switch between a commuting vehicle and a road trip vehicle, adding even more to the popularity.

Smoother Ride

Trucks and SUVs are excellent at handling bumps and holes in the road with ease. However, because of the way many of truck/SUV suspensions are built, they’re more catered toward tackling difficult roads, not absorbing the impacts. Cars are the opposite. They deliver smooth rides, but can’t handle the demands of any kind of off-roading. The crossover SUV is built to handle tricky roads and absorb the shock. While it doesn’t have the same shock-absorbing capabilities of trucks and SUVs, crossovers are definitely more than capable of handling rough roads, while also providing a smooth ride in cities and on highways.

The crossover is one of the top model styles on the market, and these four reasons provide a glimpse into why these vehicles are so popular.

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