What Are Crossover Utility Vehicles?
If you keep up on automotive trends, the term Crossover Utility Vehicle, or CUV, will soon become familiar to you, if it hasn’t already. They are currently the fastest growing segment of the automotive market. But just what are CUVs, and how are they different from your typical SUV? The CUV designation is a tricky one. The term “crossover” was first used to describe the Lexus RX300, which was not directly related to any existing car or truck. The term has since expanded to include any SUV-styled vehicle. But perhaps it would be more accurate to call them “Car Utility Vehicles,” because when we refer to a CUV here on BuyingAdvice, we specifically mean an SUV that is based on a car, as opposed to traditional SUVs that are based on truck platforms. The result is a lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicle that is also cheaper and easier to handle. So what does this mean for you, the prospective buyer? Well, if you own or have considered buying an SUV for everyday use, and like 90 percent of SU
