What is a crossover (car)? SUVs and crossovers

SUVs and crossovers are cars with great capabilities. Both in the city and outside the settlements they are your reliable friends.

What is a crossover (car)

Crossovers - this is a new generation of SUVs, created on the basis of cars, equipped with all the functions for driving outside the city. In comparison with jeeps crossovers are less passable, are weighed with a weaker suspension, but they are always impressive sizes, and comfort is their main plus.

From English ...

The term came to us from the American abbreviation CUV, the first letter in which stands for the actual crossover, the rest - Utility Vehicle. Literal translation is a service vehicle. The very word crossover is translated as "hybrid", "mixture". That is, it is a car that has the best characteristics of a car and some features of a jeep. But at the same time for driving outside the roads it is not intended. Therefore, it is also called "parquet" (parquet crossover).

The history of the class

The term began to be used by manufacturing companies in the 90s. All experimental models, created before 2000, can no longer be called crossover in the sense in which we understand them. After 2000, the family version of sports cars approached this notion. Among the first were: RAV4 from Toyota, Grand Cherokee from Jeep.

And yet many do not know exactly what a crossover (car) is and how to distinguish it from other cars.

Character traits

Crossovers of all brands are distinguished by the following main features:

• Large wheels. Although in fact this is just an illusion, implemented by designers-developers.
• A wide radiator grille is a specially added part for giving aggression to the car.
• Angularity in the external appearance for greater similarity with SUVs, successfully combined with the modern smoothness of the lines.
• The presence behind the back door of an additional triangular window.
• High fit, respectively, and high ceilings.
• High-quality modern materials.

The way crossovers look, their characteristics - all this gives out the true purpose of this class of cars. They are designed to embody brutality, provide its owner with increased comfort and ease of movement.

Passenger car - crossover SUV

What is a crossover (car) as a species? Knowingly in the subtitle of the article classes are presented in this order. All motorists know that a car wins an SUV in terms of speed (engine power). And the latter, in turn, is ahead of the cars in the ability to drive through difficult-to-reach places. Buying a crossover, we get a good combination of speed and increased (in comparison with passenger cars) patency. That's why they speak of it as a universal machine, in which there are all the characteristics necessary for modern man. This is what distinguishes SUVs and crossovers. Therefore, the latter are so in demand today both in men and in women.

Varieties and prices

Today in the market of auto crossovers are presented in a huge assortment (from each well-known manufacturer at least one model). Among them there are four-wheel drive. There are three rows of seats. To understand the types and models, it required a classification by size:

• Mini - Fiat Sedici (cost about 800 tr); Ford EcoSport of different configuration (the average price is 760 thousand rubles); Mitsubishi Pajero Mini (cost of 800 TR); Suzuki SX4 new (650 thousand rubles); Volkswagen CrossFox (500 tp),
• Small ones - Chery Tiggo and Toyota Matrix (500 thousand rubles), Hyundai Tucson (about 1 million rubles), Mitsubishi ASX new models of 900 thousand rubles. - 1100 thousand rubles, Nissan Qashqai - 1300 thousand rubles, Skoda Yeti - 1100 thousand rubles, BMW X1 - 1600 thousand rubles)
• Compact (Chevrolet Captiva - 1400 т. Р., Audi Q3),
• Average (Hyundai Santa Fe - 1700 thousand, Audi Q5 on average 1800 thousand rubles, BMW X3 - 2300 thousand rubles, Infiniti EX - 2 million rubles, Kia Sorento the new 1700 thousand rubles, Lexus RX 3300 rbl., GLK from Mercedes- 2200 thousand rubles, Nissan Murano - 1900 thousand rubles, Toyota Highlander - 2 million r., Tagaz Road Partner - 600 tp).
• And full-size (Acura MDX - 2900 TH, Audi Q7 - 3-5 million rubles, BMW X5 and X6 - 3-5.5 million rubles, Infiniti FX - 2100 tons, CX-9 from Mazda - 1900 $, GL-Class and M-Class from Mercedes-Benz - 3,5-5,5 million rubles, Porsche Cayenne an average of 7.5 million rubles, Volkswagen Touareg - 3300 thousand rubles, Volvo XC90 - 2100 tons).

Price policy

Another advantage of crossovers in comparison with SUVs is their availability. What, however, you will not say about their individual representatives.

For example, the crossover "Mercedes" is always a trouble-free braking system,
Sports suspension, four-wheel drive, economical fuel consumption (for example, full-size M-class 11 l on, standard, 100 km, cost 3 million 900 bp). The company always strives to be the first in everything: in their new modification there are 3 doors.

Chinese cars-crossovers, on the contrary, are the cheapest in the market. Of these, Chery IndiS (450 bp), Gelly Emgrand X7 (670 bp), Lifan X60 (580 bp) are worthy of attention.

Most popular models

The rating of crossover is created not only by price and manufacturer, but also by varieties. Among the compact in 2011 was recognized as the best Audi Q3 (cost about 1.5 million rubles), and among the full-size in 2014 - Mercedes-Benz, BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne worth more than 4 million rubles.

People's rating of crossovers (only compact models are taken) through the eyes of the American edition (all these models are sold on the territory of the Russian Federation):

1. Subaru Forester - 1100-1400 tons. (Consumes 100 km 9 liters of fuel, the best by the results of crash tests).
2. Honda CR-V - 1100-1650 tons of r. (Per 100 km - 10 liters).
3. Mazda CX-5 - from 1 to 1.5 million rubles. (9.4 L).
4. Toyota RAV-4 - at a price the same as the previous model (consumption 8 liters).

The most popular models - regardless of price or classification - are still Toyota RAV4 (its improved model, compared to the first, created in 1994), Porsche Cayenne, Nissan Qashqai, Volkswagen Tiguan.

The most economical models

These can be called models in which fuel consumption is minimal (7 liters per standard 100 km) with sufficient engine power (150 hp at 2.0 liter engine volume). These models include: Renault Koleos, KIA Sportage, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tucson, Mercedes GLK, Nissan Qashqai, Mitsubishi Outlander, Land Rover Freeland, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Subaru Forester.

Favorite models of Russians

In the first place we have the French Renault Duster. Its obvious advantages are
Affordable price (490 rubles), European brand. Product specifications: front-wheel drive; The engine in volume of 1,6 l, capacity of 102 l. from. Overclocking is possible in the city to the standard 100 km / h in a matter of seconds (11). Calm temper and high passableness - this is exactly what many motorists will like for such an affordable price.

The same company offers and all-wheel drive models, with an automatic transmission and a 2-liter engine. In this modification the model costs about 680 tr.

In second place is the crossover from the Japanese company Nissan, model X-Trail (II generation). The starting price of the new model is 970 tons. Full drive, 2-liter engine, 140 liters. from. (There is another option: 2.5 liters - this gives us 169 horsepower for 1 million 160 tons of power), a manual transmission, as well as a system for assisting the descent and launch into the mountain.

Ironically, in third place in the Russian motorist was Chevrolet Niva, the technical characteristics of which is listed: "SUV". Despite the fact that the car is released under the American brand, it is developed and is going to it with us. This car combines low cost (old models can be taken for 230 thousand rubles, new ones - from 550 thousand rubles) and high ability to overcome various obstacles. "Niva" from "Chevrolet" is a four-wheel drive and a unique system that allows you to really get out of the most difficult situations (ice, drifts, mud, deep puddles). However, the engine "Niva" is rather weak - 80 liters. With a volume of 1.7 (the latest model in 2014). Inside - only the minimum options. But for many incorrigible travelers, it is capable of becoming a reliable escort.

When an SUV is more needed

Russian roads and weather conditions make a choice of motorists between a passenger car and a parking lot in favor of the latter. But it remains unclear - why infringe oneself in power and deny yourself a full-fledged SUV? Indeed, among them there are both expensive and affordable options, such as Chevrolet Niva.

An off-road vehicle is necessary when the car is frequently operated on a poor or absent road surface, that is, mainly in rural, taiga areas. It is also necessary for those who like active leisure: fishermen, hunters. Owning such a car provides an opportunity to get to places where you would not go
Driver of any other car. And all thanks to the patency, full drive, high suspension.

Surprisingly, even the Russian "Niva" is able to plow a kilometer-long snowdrift, never stopping. And the American version of this model is able to drive a hunter through the whole forest for a day; Fisherman - to his favorite place by the river or lake, even in the summer (when all the paths and roads are dry), even in the autumn (or when any corner ends with an immense puddle, impassable slush).

Average price of the car: what it is

Average prices can be called all models from 900 tons. Up to 1.5 million rubles, although many Russians are looking for and find good options up to 800 tons.

The most popular models are the Hyundai ix35 (in the base set - from 920 thousand rubles), the Peugeot 4007 (from 960 thousand rubles), the Toyota RAV4 (it is equipped for 960 thousand rubles), from Mazda - the CX model -5 (the price starts from 920 thousand rubles), Ford Kuga (from 970 thousand rubles). All these models are approximately the same in terms of technical characteristics: about 150 liters. With., Engine 2-2,4 l. In the basic configuration: a manual transmission, front-wheel drive.

For example, take for example all the beloved ancestors of all Toyota RAV4 crossovers in the first all-wheel drive package with a starting price of 1,200 tons This is RAV4 2.0 MT 4WD comfort, available from February 2013.

• Dimensions . Body 4,5 m in length, 1,8 in width, 1,7 in height. Accordingly, the salon: 1,9 * 1,5 * 1,2. Seats 4, seats 5. The maximum carrying capacity of 470 kg. The permissible weight of the trailer is 750 kg. The capacity of the trunk is 506 liters. The volume of fuel tank - 60 liters.
• Power . Engine - 146 hp. from. The volume is 1.9 liters. Accelerates to hundreds of miles per hour for 10.7 seconds (good result). Engine type: 4-cylinder. Ecological type - euro-4.
• Fuel . Petrol, starting from 95 AI. Expenditure in the city - 10 liters; Outside - 6,4 l; In a mixed cycle - 8 liters (per 100 km / h).
• Headlights : xenon, front fog lights, LED.
• Security . There are airbags for the front passenger, and for the driver, side. The car is equipped with: an anti-lock braking system, an auxiliary braking system, a parking brake (a radar device for safe parking, not the same as an intellectual aid!), Assistance on the ascent (no descent).
• Automatically, emergency braking will activate the alarm.
• Cruise control - a system that regulates evenly the speed without the driver (increases if necessary and reduces, for example, when descending). The car is equipped with the headlamp function for 45 seconds after locking the car so that the driver at night can calmly (by light) reach the door of the house. Hence the system got its name - "Take me home". And, it should be noted, it is rarely found in models of the average price range. Immobilizer - anti-theft electronic device (for theft immobilizes the car).

• Comfort . Audio system on the handlebars (buttons). Upholstery cabin cloth (not leather). The seats at the front and rear have separating armrests. In the cabin - air conditioning, climate control. Good sound system with six speakers, USB-input and Bluetooth. Rain sensors. On-board computer.
• Other characteristics. 6-speed gearbox. The rudder turns to 2.8. Suspension independent with stabilizer. The rear window and mirrors are electrically heated, just like the front seats. Central locking. There is a rearview camera. Mirror is self-dazzling, with anti-blinding effect (only one such - rear view). Comes with a spare wheel.

Thus, answering the main question of the article - what is a crossover (car) - let's sum up what has been said: he can not ride on a swampy terrain, but the SUV is a successful (economical, comfortable, reliable and safe) option for driving on Russian snowdrifts , Along country roads to a country house, a garden or a beach.