Crossover SUV

A crossover SUV, crossover utility vehicle, or CUV is a type of SUV that is based on a unibody structure. These cars are usually lighter than heavier body-on-frame SUVs. The term was first used on the 1979 'AMC Eagle', and the first modern example is the 1994 Toyota RAV4. Unlike general SUVs that are usually all-wheel drive, or four-wheel drive, crossovers tend to also have an option of all-wheel, rear-wheel, or front-wheel drive.

Vehicles in this segment are usually based on a car/unibody platform, typically used on sedans, station wagons, and hatchbacks. Since the late 2010s, crossovers have started replacing minivans.

Advantages
CUVs have three advantages over SUVs:
 CUVs are often lighter than SUVs and therefore offer better fuel efficiency.
 CUVs are lower to the ground than SUVs, are safer, and have better road handling.
 CUVs are generally cheaper to produce.

Category:Sport utility vehicles