• Hazdaz@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    “SUV” should mean an off-road capable vehicle or something that can tow a decent amount. Maybe had a body-on-frame construction. Usually larger and less pleasant on-road manners. Usually has a transfer case. A Tahoe, Expedition, Dodge Durango, Wagoneer. Those are all firmly in the SUV territory in my book.

    Everything else should be called a “crossover”. Less off-road capable. Less towing. Not saying they couldn’t do these tasks, but not as much. Usually unibody construction. Usually smaller. More street-focused.

    Obviously there is some overlap, and neither term is strictly defined, but not sure why this is so complicated.