SummaryWhat is an SUV? How to choose between buying an SUV or a Crossover? What are the characteristics of SUVs? What are the advantages and disadvantages of an SUV?
What is an SUV?
The SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) is a cross between 4 × 4 and minivan because it has the capabilities of an on-road minivan and a 4 × 4 off-road. The behavior of such a vehicle, however, is similar to a sedan.
They display a substantial height and volume. This allows them to store large items or to increase the number of passengers on board.
At the technical level, SUV vehicles can be equipped with electronic devices that can facilitate off-road progress, boxes transfer, a range of short gears and 4-wheel drive. We distinguish the crossover which has only two wheel drive.
What is the difference between an SUV and a Crossover?
A crossover is in a way the cross between an SUV and a sedan. It's technically less spacious than an SUV, but it's more urban, even urban. Strangely, it enjoys an even greater height than 4 × 4s and SUVs. On the other hand, you will not be able to leave the road with a crossover, although this type of vehicle is interesting to face certain wet roads.
How to choose between the purchase of an SUV or of a Crossover?
Which profile for which model?
You have the cards in hand to choose between an SUV or a crossover. If you want to buy one or the other of these four-wheel drive vehicles but are still hesitating, remember that the SUV is perfect if you like to go on vacation with your family, because of its spacious dimensions, and if you look for a good grip on the road.
On the other hand, you will orient yourself more towards a crossover if you plan to use your vehicle a lot in town. Indeed, its size revised downwards will be less restrictive than the SUV when you have to perform maneuvers in urban areas. Finally, in the event of a new purchase, also think in terms of ecotax. Watch out for unpleasant surprises!
An SUV, but at what cost?
SUVs were once vehicles that consume a lot of fuel. Today, it is different, some models have rather sober small displacement blocks. It is true that an SUV always consumes a little more than a sedan because it is less aerodynamic and often has wider tires than those of a sedan.
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What are the characteristics of SUVs?
The chassis
The structure of an SUV is unibody and often takes the platform base of a sedan, unlike most real 4 × 4. The chassis of an SUV is perched on wheels with a fairly large diameter (from 16 to 18 inches).
The body
With a massive shape, the SUV has a compact front consisting of a high and impressive with the shield, the grille and the headlights.
The motorized propulsion
The engine is the same as for the other models, whether gasoline or diesel. However, you have two choices:
A more economical modelA more efficient model
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What are the characteristics of SUVs?
The chassis
The structure of an SUV is monocoque and often takes the base platform of a sedan, unlike most real 4 × 4s. The chassis of an SUV is perched on wheels with a fairly large diameter (from 16 to 18 inches).
The body
With a massive shape, the SUV has a compact front consisting of a high and impressive with the shield, the grille and the headlights.
The motorized propulsion
The engine is the same as for the other models, whether gasoline or diesel. However, you have two choices:
A more economical model A more efficient model
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Better understand the driving wheels: “4 driving wheels” means that it is an all-wheel drive managed by electronics. Under normal conditions, only the front wheels are driving. Traction on the rear wheels is only triggered in the event of a loss of grip, for example on snow-covered roads or in the event of ESP (electronic stability control) being triggered.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of an SUV?
AdvantagesDisadvantages– Size of the passenger compartment and interior space– Ideal for large families - A pleasant driving position - Can be used on the road as well as city - Road holding is very safe - A relatively expensive purchase and maintenance cost (20% more than a sedan) - Significant excess fuel consumption due to its large mass - Difficult to find SUVs at gasoline
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