{"id":2213,"date":"2017-10-05T21:25:09","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T21:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/toyotavacaville\/?p=2213"},"modified":"2024-03-14T04:53:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T09:53:49","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-crossovers-and-suvs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/blog\/whats-the-difference-between-crossovers-and-suvs\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s the difference between crossovers and SUVs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the main points of confusion for car shoppers is what differentiates crossovers from SUVs. Although the two terms are often used synonymously, there are a few important distinctions to make between them. Read on to get a better idea of what sets crossovers apart from SUVs and how you can decide which one is best suited for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Where does the term “crossover” come from?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A few years back, SUVs gained a negative reputation for being bulky and skimping on fuel efficiency. They were essentially known for being large and boxy vehicles that achieved poor gas mileage. Many automakers began developing vehicles similar to SUVs that were more aerodynamic and maneuverable but still offered the power and space that drivers were looking for. These models were “crossing over” from SUV to sedan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whether a crossover or SUV is better suited for you and your lifestyle, we have what you need at Toyota Vacaville. Feel free to browse our new Toyota inventory, which includes the 4Runner, C-HR, Highlander, Land Cruiser, RAV4, and Sequoia, and schedule a test drive<\/a> to get behind the wheel at your convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the main points of confusion for car shoppers is what differentiates crossovers from SUVs. Although the two terms are often used synonymously, there are a few important distinctions to make between them. Read on to get a better idea of what sets crossovers apart from SUVs and how you can decide which one […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7350,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[30,8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n