Editing SUV (section)

== Types of SUV ==
=== Crossover SUV ===
{{main|Crossover (automobile)}}

The "crossover SUV" segment (also known as "CUVs" or simply "crossovers") has become increasingly popular since around 2010. Crossovers are often based on a platform shared with a passenger car, as a result, they typically have better comfort and fuel economy, but less off-road capability (many crossovers are sold without all-wheel drive) than pickup truck-based SUVs.<ref name="intelli">{{cite web |title=Smart Buying Essentials What is a Crossover Vehicle? |work=Intellichoice |url= http://www.intellichoice.com/carBuying101/what-is-a-crossover |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110717054551/http://www.intellichoice.com/carBuying101/what-is-a-crossover |archive-date=17 July 2011 |access-date=27 July 2015}}</ref><ref name="cnn1">{{cite news |title= GM and Ford's New Cross to Bear |work=CNN Money |first=Chris |last=Isidore |date=9 January 2006 |url= https://money.cnn.com/2006/01/09/Autos/detroit_crossovers/index.htm |access-date= 27 July 2015}}</ref><ref name="autos.aol.com">{{cite web |title=Crossover 101 |url= http://autos.aol.com/article/crossovers-101/ |website=aol.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416223830/http://autos.aol.com/article/crossovers-101/ |archive-date=16 April 2016}}</ref>

The difference between crossovers and other SUVs is sometimes defined as a crossover being built using a [[unibody]] platform (the type used by most passenger cars), while an SUV is built using a [[body-on-frame]] platform (the type used by off-road vehicles and light trucks).<ref>{{cite web |title=Difference between a crossover vehicle and SUV? |url=https://www.hertzcarsales.co.uk/used-cars-blog-difference-between-a-crossover-vehicle-and-suv |website=hertzcarsales.co.uk |access-date=2019-04-22 |language=en |date=2019-01-30 |archive-date=6 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106132038/https://www.hertzcarsales.co.uk/used-cars-blog-difference-between-a-crossover-vehicle-and-suv |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=What is the Difference Between Crossovers and SUVs? « Harbin Automotive |url= https://www.harbinautomotive.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-crossovers-and-suvs/ |website=harbinautomotive.com |access-date=2019-04-22 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=What's the Difference Between an SUV, a Crossover, & a CUV? |url= https://thenewswheel.com/whats-the-difference-between-an-suv-a-crossover-a-cuv/ |website=thenewswheel.com |access-date=2019-04-22 |date=2017-03-30}}</ref> However, these definitions are often blurred in practice, since unibody vehicles are also often referred to as SUVs.<ref>{{cite web |title=SUV vs. Crossover: What's the Difference? |url= https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/suv-vs-crossover-whats-difference-215843 |website=autotrader.com |access-date=2019-04-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=SUVs vs. Crossovers: What's the Difference? |url= https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/best-cars-blog/2016/09/suvs-vs-crossovers-whats-the-difference |website=usnews.com |access-date=2019-04-22}}</ref> Also, crossover is a relatively recent term and early unibody SUVs (such as the 1984 Jeep Cherokee) are rarely called crossovers. Due to these inconsistencies, the term SUV is often used as a catch-all for both crossovers and SUVs.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Difference Between SUVs and Crossover Cars |url= https://www.carwriteups.co.uk/2018/04/difference-suvs-crossovers-cars/ |website=carwriteups.co.uk |access-date=2019-04-22 |date=2018-04-09}}</ref>

Outside of the United States, the term crossover tends to be used for [[C-segment]] ([[compact car|compact]]) or smaller vehicles, with large unibody vehicles—such as the [[Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class]], [[BMW X7]], and [[Range Rover]]—usually referred to as SUVs rather than crossovers. In the United Kingdom, a crossover is sometimes defined as a hatchback model with raised ride height and SUV-like styling features.<ref>{{cite web |title=What's the difference between a crossover, SUV and 4x4? |url= https://www.carbuyer.co.uk/tips-and-advice/159974/whats-the-difference-between-a-crossover-suv-and-4x4 |website=carbuyer.co.uk |access-date=2019-04-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=SUV vs Crossover: What are the Differences and Similarities? |url= https://www.leasefetcher.co.uk/blog/suv-vs-crossover-differences |website=leasefetcher.co.uk |access-date=2019-04-22}}</ref>
:Examples: {{Cl|Crossover sport utility vehicles|count=yes}}

=== Mini SUV ===
{{See also|Subcompact crossover SUV}}
The smallest size class of SUVs is the "mini SUV". In Japan, SUVs under {{cvt|3400|mm|1}}—such as the [[Mitsubishi Pajero Mini]]—are included in the [[kei car]] category and therefore attract lower taxes.

Many recent vehicles labeled as mini SUVs are technically [[subcompact crossover]]s and are built on the platform of a subcompact (also called supermini or B-segment) passenger car.

:Examples: {{Cl|Mini sport utility vehicles|count=yes}}

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File:Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin front 20100525.jpg|[[Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin]], mini SUV
File:2019 Suzuki Jimny SZ5 4X4 Automatic 1.5.jpg|[[Suzuki Jimny]], off-road mini SUV
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=== Compact SUV ===
{{main|Compact sport utility vehicle}}
{{See also|Compact crossover SUV}}
The "compact SUV" is the next bigger-size class after mini SUVs.

Many recent vehicles labeled as compact SUVs are technically [[compact crossover]]s and are built on the platform of a compact (C-segment) passenger car.

:Examples: {{Cl|Compact sport utility vehicles|count=yes}}

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File:Nissan Xterra -- 04-22-2010.jpg|[[Nissan Xterra]], compact truck-based SUV
File:Land Rover Defender (L663) at IAA 2019 IMG 0688.jpg|[[Land Rover Defender (L663)|Land Rover Defender 90]]
File:1994-1997 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) Sport 01.jpg|[[Jeep Cherokee (XJ)|Jeep Cherokee]], unibody SUV
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=== Mid-size SUV ===
{{See also|Crossover (automobile)#D|l1=Mid-size crossover SUV}}
The next larger size is called the "mid-size SUV". Some mid-size SUVs are based on platforms shared with passenger cars and therefore, are crossovers. Other mid-size SUVs are based on compact or mid-size pickups.

:Examples: {{Cl|Mid-size sport utility vehicles|count=yes}}

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File:2021 Toyota Fortuner 4.0 SRV 4x4 (Colombia) front view.png|[[Toyota Fortuner]] (also called SW4), mid-size truck-based SUV
File:Ford Bronco 4-Door.jpg|[[Ford Bronco]], off-road mid-size SUV with a compact two-door version available
File:2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited -- 07-03-2010.jpg|[[Jeep Grand Cherokee]], unibody mid-size SUV
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=== Full-size SUV ===
Full-size SUVs are the largest size of commonly produced SUVs. Some, such as the [[Ford Expedition]], and [[Chevrolet Tahoe]], are marketed for their off-road capabilities, and others, such as the [[Lincoln Navigator]] and [[Cadillac Escalade]], are marketed as luxury vehicles. While a few full-size SUVs are built on dedicated platforms; most share their platforms with [[Pickup_truck#Full-size_pickup_truck|full-size pickup truck]]s.

:Examples: {{Cl|Full-size sport utility vehicles|count=yes}}

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2022 Jeep Wagoneer Series III in Bright White, Front Left, 12-19-2021.jpg|[[Jeep Wagoneer]], full-size SUV on a pickup truck-based platform
File:Cadillac Escalade GMTT1XX.jpg|[[Cadillac Escalade]], full-size luxury SUV
File:2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, front 1.20.20.jpg|[[Mercedes-Benz GLS]]-class, full-size unibody SUV
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=== Extended-length SUV ===
Some North American SUVs are available as a long-bodied version of a full-size SUV, which is called an "extended-length SUV" like the [[Ford Expedition#Expedition EL/Max|Ford Expedition EL]] and the [[Chevrolet Suburban]]. The additional length is used to provide extra space for rear passengers or cargo. As per the full-size SUVs they are based on, most extended-length SUVs are built on dedicated platforms, full-sized pickups ([[Truck_classification#%22Ton%22_rating|1⁄2 ton]]), or heavy-duty pickups (3⁄4 ton or more).

Extended-length SUVs are mostly sold in North America but may also be exported to other markets in small numbers.

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File:2015 GMC Yukon XL SLT, front 2.29.20.jpg|[[GMC Yukon XL]], extended-length SUV
File:2000-04 Ford Excursion.jpg|[[Ford Excursion]], extended-length SUV based on a heavy-duty truck platform 
File:Land Rover Range Rover L405 L China 2016-04-17.jpg|[[Range Rover (L405)|Range Rover L]], extended-length unibody SUV
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:Examples: {{Cl|Expanded length sport utility vehicles|count=yes}}

=== Coupe SUV ===
{{main|Coupe SUV}}

Some SUVs or [[Crossover (automobile)|crossovers]] with sloping rear rooflines are marketed as "coupe crossover SUVs" or "coupe SUVs", even though they have four side doors for passenger access to the seats and rear hatches for cargo area access.