Crossover Cars

Between the squadrons of beefy SUVs and the fleets of standard passenger vehicles lie the crossover cars. Do they really offer the best of both worlds?

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5 Reasons to Buy a Crossover Vehicle

The term "crossover" came into the lexicon less than a decade ago, when car buyers didn't really know what they were -- but they bought them anyway. Here are a few reasons you might want to buy one.

By Cherise Threewitt Car Models / Crossover Cars

5 Surprising Benefits of Cruising in a Crossover

There's nothing wrong with minivans; however, if you don't want to put up with all the baggage that comes with driving a minivan, a crossover is a good way to get the practicality you need and the style you want.

By Jamie Page Deaton Car Models / Crossover Cars

Where did the idea for crossover vehicles come from?

In the mid-1990s the term "crossover vehicle" hadn't been invented yet, but the car-based utility vehicle had. Buyers wanted off-road ruggedness, but didn't necessarily want to sacrifice the comfort of a passenger car.

By Kristen Hall-Geisler Car Models / Crossover Cars

What was the first crossover vehicle?

It may seem as if crossover vehicles have just recently burst onto the scene; however, the first crossover vehicle in the United States was here in the mid-1990s.

By Kristen Hall-Geisler Car Models / Crossover Cars

Have automakers tried crossover vehicles in the past?

While crossovers have become sales leaders fairly recently, the vehicles themselves aren't an entirely novel idea. Actually, several early two-wheel and four-wheel-drive wagons and SUVs fit into that category.

By Patrick E. George Car Models / Crossover Cars

5 Vehicles That Were Crossover Before There Were Crossovers

Crossovers aren't as uniquely modern as the auto companies would like us to believe. In fact, they're just an example of how trends in the car world tend to come and go -- and come back again.

By Akweli Parker Car Models / Crossover Cars

5 Exciting Crossover Vehicle Concepts

Take a look at some of the newest crossover concepts that have gone beyond the drawing board and into the spotlight on the auto show circuit. Will we ever see production versions?

By Christopher Lampton Car Models / Crossover Cars

5 All-wheel-drive Crossover Vehicles

Crossovers have become a vast mix of functionality, style, power and comfort. But crossovers that offer all-wheel-drive capabilities provide even more options to drivers.

By Christopher Neiger Car Models / Crossover Cars

Who coined the term 'crossover vehicle?'

The evolution of the basic idea of a crossover vehicle follows relatively clear path. And it's along that path where the term crossover sees its first use in print. Do you know who said it first?

By Eric Baxter Car Models / Crossover Cars

What's the difference between a crossover and an SUV?

SUVs, like the trucks they're derived from, are not particularly designed for comfort. Over time, they've been perceived by some as simply too big and cumbersome. Is a crossover somehow different?

By Cherise Threewitt Car Models / Crossover Cars

What are the benefits of crossover vehicle design?

By using a car-based platform, crossovers avoid most of the shortcomings associated with SUVs. In fact, there are a number of benefits to crossover vehicle design. What makes shoppers willing to make the tradeoff?

By Jamie Page Deaton Car Models / Crossover Cars

5 Crossover Vehicles with the Best Fuel Economy

With the popularity of true SUVs on the decline and the price of gasoline continuing to rise, crossover vehicles have become a logical bridge between off-road trucks and fuel-efficient cars.

By Kristen Hall-Geisler Car Models / Crossover Cars

Why are crossovers good for retirees?

Crossover vehicles are becoming increasingly popular. But can a crossover make driving easier for retirees while avoiding the stigma of driving an "old-lady car?"

By Kristen Hall-Geisler Car Models / Crossover Cars