
{"id":7664,"date":"2021-03-31T14:50:51","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T14:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/mbscottsdale\/?p=7664"},"modified":"2026-08-03T06:10:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T06:10:44","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-a-crossover-and-an-suv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-crossover-and-an-suv\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Difference Between a Crossover and an SUV?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the main difference between a crossover and an SUV vehicle, the answer is pretty simple. SUVs have platforms similar to those of trucks, meaning the body of the vehicle is mounted on a separate frame. However, crossovers share the same platform as sedans. This means that it has a unibody where the body of the vehicle is the same as the frame. Let&#8217;s take a closer look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3>Why People Drive Crossovers Versus SUVs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/178\/2020\/02\/27155404\/2021-Mercedes-Maybach-GLS-B_o.jpg\" alt=\"2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS\" class=\"wp-image-11968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/178\/2020\/02\/27155404\/2021-Mercedes-Maybach-GLS-B_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/178\/2020\/02\/27155404\/2021-Mercedes-Maybach-GLS-B_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are searching for a vehicle that is easy to maneuver, especially on city streets and in tight corners, you may want to choose a crossover. Not only are these vehicles typically smaller than SUVs, but they can also be more versatile for city driving. However, if you are looking for a vacation model that can handle large towing loads, you might want to check out SUVs instead. These models, like pickup trucks, are more than a crossover camp. This makes an SUV ideal for anyone with a passion for boating, camping, or other outdoor activities. They also have a more spacious interior, which makes it easier to pack people, gear, groceries, and other items inside. One of the downsides of having such a spacious vehicle, however, is that SUVs can potentially have a lower fuel efficiency than that of a crossover. So, it&#8217;s important to choose the right model for you and your family, whether you&#8217;re interested in a crossover or an SUV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/blog\/how-do-i-know-when-my-cars-brake-pads-need-replacing\/\">How do I know when my car\u2019s brake pads need replacing?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Find Luxury SUVs and Crossovers in Scottsdale, AZ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So, whether you are interested in finding an SUV or crossover vehicle, we encourage you to come on over here to your friendly Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale today. We have a variety of the Mercedes-Benz lineup, including the Mercedes-Benz GL a comma GLB, GLC, GLE, and GLS. We are conveniently located in Scottsdale, AZ. So, we are only a short drive away! Feel free to get in touch with our team to schedule your test drive today. Our team would be more than happy to help you pick your future vehicle. We look forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the main difference between a crossover and an SUV vehicle, the answer is pretty simple. SUVs have platforms similar to those of trucks, meaning the body of the vehicle is mounted on a separate frame. However, crossovers share the same platform as sedans. This means that it has a unibody where [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12277,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[73],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is the difference between a Crossover and an SUV? 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