If you have a vehicle, a road trip is inevitable. But most cars have limited trunk space and cramped rear seats, which can take away the fun of a road trip. SUVs have plenty of space, but they have a rough ride and are gas guzzlers. There is a middle ground between the two – a crossover. Here’s why crossovers are a smart choice.
Cargo Space
Crossovers are built on car-like unibody platforms. So they have the space of an SUV, but they ride and drive like cars. This also means a lot of cargo space. Consider the 14.7 cubic feet of cargo space the Accord offers. Compare that to the CR-V, and you get over double that with 35.7 cubic feet. Now let’s look at the Pilot SUV, which seats eight but has a cramped third row and only 18 cubic feet of cargo space.
Smooth Ride
Crossovers are built on car platforms that are designed for smooth rides. The suspension soaks up the bad bits of the road. The ride is quiet and comfortable. Crossovers also handle like cars making them easier to drive than SUVs.
Fuel Efficiency
The car-based construction of a crossover also makes it lighter than most SUVs. Thanks to this, crossovers can use smaller engines that offer a balance of power and fuel economy. Most crossovers feature four-cylinder engines that blow SUVs away in terms of fuel efficiency. Crossovers save you money on gas in the long run, and because of their efficiency, they’re kinder to the environment as compared to SUVs.
Passenger Space
Many crossovers are as large as SUVs. But their construction allows them to have more interior space. So when you set off on your road trip, you can ride with a big group of friends or family. The ride quality and space mean they’ll be comfortable. And the infotainment system means that everyone will be entertained.
Style
If you look at all the positives, you can compare a crossover with a minivan. Both have the same advantages. Minivans are excellent and practical vehicles. But they come with the baggage of being typical mom and dad cars. A crossover can do everything a minivan can but with a lot more style.
