Traditionally, the American market has had trucks and sedans battling it out, which was soon augmented by the advent of SUVs. The current trend, however, is not towards cars or trucks and SUVs. The crossovers or compact SUVs that span the overlap between a full-blown SUV and the car have been overtaking the rest of the categories in the market. While other segments of cars are facing a fall in sales numbers the crossover segment has been booming over the last few years. Even when the rate of growth is smaller the segment has not seen a decline in sales in 2019 SUVs. The sales figures are encouraging and the competition among these 2019 SUVs is heating up.
SUVs are vehicles that are built on the same platform as that of trucks. They come with loads of power and features but are also expensive to both buy and fuel. The compact 2019 SUVs share the looks and height with an SUV but while an SUV is built similar to a truck, a crossover is based on a car.
Why are crossover SUVs still so popular in 2019? The auto market has witnessed an increase in the sales of crossover SUVs in 2019. A few reasons that contribute to this are mentioned below.
1. Best of both worlds
SUVs and their crossover counterparts are taller and have a good vantage point for the driver. They are designed to seat a minimum of five people. Instead of a boot, both the SUV and crossovers have a hatchback trunk. Crossovers are built in a manner similar to that of cars, making them cheaper and lighter. In short, a crossover or compact SUV gives you the look and feel as well as the spaciousness of an SUV while retaining the luxurious feel of a car. They have a smaller seating capacity, smaller cargo space, and engines than an SUV but are more affordable and fuel-efficient.
2. Size
The crossovers offer the same driving feel of an SUV but their smaller size makes navigating in traffic easier. They are far more suited to hauling a large number of people and cargo about than the average car. So whether it is a large number of people or cargo and luggage that you need to move about, the compact SUV or crossover gives you plenty of room.
3. Cost
SUVs are expensive, but crossovers give you the SUV feel and benefits at a cheaper price tab and lower fuel bills.
4. Comfort
The cabin, finish, comfort, and refinement are comparable to those of a car. Some crossovers would give luxury cars a run for their money with high-end interiors and spec sheets. They come loaded with tech and safety features that make them very attractive buys. They offer performance and fuel economy coupled with the comfort and ride quality of a car. Also, they are so much easier to get in and out of than your regular car. The height gives a far better view of the road and makes it easy to drive.
5. Versatility
A crossover can very comfortably take you through a daily commute with start-stop traffic as well as a camping weekend with loads of luggage. This versatility makes the vehicle very versatile and suits to a varied buyer demographic.
6. Customer perception
Crossovers give the image of being tough and rugged which is very attractive. The enhanced height and better capabilities of the crossover, when compared to that of a car, make it a good buy.