Why are crossovers so popular?

[Rent Free]

Yeah...my wife needs the space and kid friendliness of a minivan, but has a strong "I'll never drive a minivan" attitude. Third row seats, with an aisle in the second row was key.

We got an Explorer, she loves it. We'll be getting an Expedition next though...

Gee wonder why youll be getting an Expedition.......

Because anything not fullsize is garbage?

Each household needs at leasr 1 go fast fun car 1 fullsize SUV done. If you cwn afford 3 types of vehicles more power to ya.

No need for a pickup anything I need to pull or haul Ill toss it in a trailer.

 

[cacicgtp7]

My wife loves her MKC. It’s probably in the crossover category. I feel like this thread has side tracked. Mini vans are WAY bigger than CUVs. They have space and size of damn Tahoe’s and 3 row SUVs.

I know, like many on here have said, she likes the seating position and the visibility. Hates driving sedans and feels like “she can’t see.” Whatever floats her boat. I actually enjoy driving her ride from time to time. I just prefer sedans for myself.

 

[dom418]

And I thought Team Cobro had the worst fanboys. Nothing compared team soccer mom

 

[Flyn]

I just don't get the sitting up higher is safer thing. 80 percent of people don't look beyond the car in front of them's brake lights anyways.

Crouch down 6 inches in your car and see what it feels like. Amy loves driving her crossover because she can see more.

 

[Outlaw]

Jenna got rid of the cobalt for the Patriot and hasn't looked back. Sure, it's no tahoe, but it's a fuck of a lot better than the tiny shit box she had before

For the record, she didn’t even cross my mind when making that statement lol. I’d take a crossover over a small car any day. I just don’t know if I’d get rid of my new, low mileage sedan for a crossover.

 

[Blood on Blood]

Evolution of the dad bod, soccer mom minivan and truck based, gas hog suv

Crossover, SUV, whatever, the current AWD Honda Pilot is big, smooth and has a spacious 3rd row.

No issues

 

[LikeABauce302]

I love my Ford Escape. It was kinda an impulse buy, but I've been really happy with it. I wanted something small enough that I can park in a Chicago parking garage, but I also liked the leg room and seating position of a taller vehicle. If I fold down the rear seats, I have a ton of cargo room. Plus it's really easy to load my hockey equipment in and out of the hatch area. I've been pleasantly surprised by how much fun it is to drive. It's quick and responsive for what it is.

 

[Yaj Yak]

my wife wanted a cuv cuz she loves 'em. she really didn't need any reason past that as far as i was concerned

 

[Yaj Yak]

Years ago my friend's wife insisted on a Chevy Uplander because with it's long snout, she considered it CUV/SUV. Got it home, the neighbor said "Nice Minivan" - she took it back.

Cool moms want minivans that aren't minivans.

right, cuz a mom is so MUCH COOLER when she's in an explorer vs an odyssey

 

[Yaj Yak]

How many people actually use the bed for hauling stuff or towing? Throwing out contractors, most of the people that I see driving them are commuting. I'd love to see the stats on usage. I remember the % of trucks actually taken off road was very low years ago.

pickup trucks typically really aren't the best thing to be offroad at all. I know my truck would get stuck quite quickly in a lot of situations... a half mile turning radius coupled with a breakover angle that a pancake could high side and it's not going to be wheelin' moab any time too soon.

as for hauling and towing. plenty. that's about the only time i drive my truck really

buut yeah. plenty of sierra denali's with bedcovers haulin' milk. but whateva. just like this thread. who cares.

if everyone wanted the most logical method of transportation public transportation would be the answer.

 

[RICH17]

I would've chosen a CUV if I could afford any of the ones i liked. Purely for the dogs

 

[Yaj Yak]

:FTD:

 

[Outlaw]

How many people actually use the bed for hauling stuff or towing? Throwing out contractors, most of the people that I see driving them are commuting. I'd love to see the stats on usage. I remember the % of trucks actually taken off road was very low years ago.

sup

 

[CMNTMXR57]

I would've chosen a CUV if I could afford any of the ones i liked. Purely for the dogs

I have just one dog, although he is pretty sizable (a big black lab), and even in the Suburban he takes up a considerable amount of real estate, especially because he likes to move around inside the vehicle, going between each window hanging his head out. I can't imagine having a smaller SUV and multiple dogs.

 

[Lead Pipe]

How many people actually use the bed for hauling stuff or towing? Throwing out contractors, most of the people that I see driving them are commuting. I'd love to see the stats on usage. I remember the % of trucks actually taken off road was very low years ago.

Last weekend I was considering trading the truck in on a Durango SRT or GC SRT till I realized how much I actually use it as a truck. Seems like every weekend I'm hauling something in the bed. A short block dripping with oil and coolant get no fucks from me when I throw it in a bed.

 

[jason05gt]

sup

You're one of the guys I thought about that actually does use your truck for towing, hauling, etc.

 

[Grabber]

CUV'S are a cheaper option for someone that wants "more space" over a mid-size or full-size SUV. They can get expensive and for the money, you can get a bigger SUV for the same money.

For me, something like a CX-5, CRV, RAV4, Rogue, etc. are too small. Even though its just my wife and I, we haul her family around, take them shipping, mount bikes to it, etc. I like having the extra space as there are many times I need it.

Not to mention, I don't like the idea of a CUV being a hair bigger than a sedan, which we already have.

I am a fan of the Macan and X3's, though.

 

[Yaj Yak]

CANT DO THIS IN AN ACCORD

well. maybe you could

 

[Yaj Yak]

Last weekend I was considering trading the truck in on a Durango SRT or GC SRT till I realized how much I actually use it as a truck. Seems like every weekend I'm hauling something in the bed. A short block dripping with oil and coolant get no fucks from me when I throw it in a bed.

the bed of my truck is used as a covered dumpster more often than not lately

 

[Outlaw]

the bed of my truck is used as a covered dumpster more often than not lately

That's why flatbed is life. You can't make it a garbage dump cause it just blows away

 

[Yaj Yak]

That's why flatbed is life. You can't make it a garbage dump cause it just blows away

it's actually been SUPER useful lately... i can hold 6-7 garbage cans overflowing, standing up, completely dry, in my bed.

ive filled up work dumpster probably 6 times since the dumpster was at new hizzy.

 

[RICH17]

Can any of the CUV's be chosen with a manual [MENTION=12]Bru[/MENTION]?

 

[LikeABauce302]

Can any of the CUV's be chosen with a manual [MENTION=12]Bru[/MENTION]?

I know the Renegade has a manual option. It's really small though. The Patriot if I remember correctly had a manual option also. Since it's been discontinued, I don't know if the Compass will have a manual option. The problem I see now adays is if a manual is available, you can only get it in a stripped down base model.

 

[Outlaw]

Can any of the CUV's be chosen with a manual [MENTION=12]Bru[/MENTION]?

Yeah actually a lot of them can. However most of them with the manual option are base model FWD only.

 

[Outlaw]

To save the hassle of clicking. More detail and engine/trim levels inside.

Honda HR-V
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Jeep Renegade
Fiat 500x
Mini Cooper Countryman
Mazda CX-5
Nissan Juke
Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Forester
Jeep Compass/Patriot (discontinued)

https://www.caranddriver.com/flipbo...u-can-still-get-with-a-manual-transmission#25