Why are some models known as crossovers while rest are called SUVs? For interested buyers, we have outlined the differences. Crossovers are undoubtedly the most promising cars that rule the roads today. It appears to be that the significant car manufacturers out there has brought to the market no less than one crossover vehicle. The popularity increase in a short fame of hybrid crossover vehicles isn’t necessarily surprising news, as they have so many advantages.

The gray area

While that definition is strictly correct, all the time it doesn’t work in practice. Let us take an example; many buyers refer to car-based, unibody vehicles as SUVs however they are crossovers in our definition. How frequently, for an example, do you hear about the Ford Explorer is called an SUV? Or the Jeep Grand Cherokee? Or the Toyota Highlander? All of them use a car-based unibody design, despite their marketing and appearance.

The platform

A crossover is mainly based on a car’s platform, while the SUV uses chassis of a truck. So that the result is crossovers use “unibody” architecture, which means the body and frame are a single piece, at the same time SUVs use a “body on frame” design. In that case, the body is produced separately from the frame and later it is placed together.

So the result is that the term “SUV” is generally applied to both SUVs and the crossovers. In the late, it was even more typical. Earlier, “SUV” brought up negative associations with big size and low gas mileage. Especially when countless automakers initiated using the term “crossover” to characterize a vehicle which was “crossing over” from the common sense of an SUV to the drivability and fuel capability of a car.

When is it an SUV?

If you are doubtful either way your vehicle of choices uses a body-on-frame construction or a car-based unibody design, the secure bet is to use the term “SUV”. That abbreviation is still used to describe almost anything at all with available all-wheel drive and lifted ground clearance. Therefore you will be apparently safe.

That said, many famous family haulers- such as the Highlander, Grand Cherokee, and the Explorer, as well as the Lexus RX, Acura MDX and Nissan Pathfinder—which are technically crossovers. Using such term is absolutely right, as well. The only way you will go wrong that is by using the term “crossover” to characterize a body-on-frame SUV. Examples of such type of vehicles include the Mercedes G-Class, the Chevrolet Tahoe, and Ford Expedition. In the original sense of term those are all still SUVs and in those cases, “crossover” doesn’t apply.

Rating of the editors summarizes a vehicle’s comprehensive degree of greatness and is decisive by our editors, who consider many factors both objective and subjective and also they evaluate hundreds of vehicles every year. Here we have listed some best luxury crossovers for you:

Acura MDX

The price of Acura MDX starts at $45,175. Acura MDX offers to you the best blending convenience with its technology and spirited handling into an amazing three-row luxury crossover is not that feast, but MDX is still administered to get it off with comfort.

Acura RDX

The Acura RDX price starts at $36,795. RDX is one of the luxury crossovers for those people who value safety, technology over pleasing driving dynamics and also convenience. Fuel efficiency in RDX is fair and the ride will become relaxed cruising. Accessible active safety features are forward-collision alert and flexible cruise control help which keep the RDX on the road.

Audi Q3

The Audi Q3 is a luxury crossover that offers standard, HID headlamps, all-embracing sunroof, LED tail lamps and heated power leather seats. The Q3 is quieter and has a superior ride than the competition. For your safety, it has six airbags, ABS and EBD in sync to secure that the car stays in our control. The Audi Q3 competes with the BMW X1, the Mercedes-Benz GLA and the Mini Countryman amongst compact luxury SUVs. Its price starts at $33,875.

Bentley Bentayga

Bentley Bentayga is an exclusive SUV by Bentley. This luxury crossover gives you an extraordinary driving experience because of its speed, power, and technology. Its top speed is 187 mph and the Bentayga is the fastest SUV in the world. The interior of Bentayga is arranged to seat four or five and only the best leather will cosset those fortuitous posteriors. Rear entertainment tablets, 22-inch wheels, and a 1920-watt, 20 speaker systems are included in the Bentayga. There are a lot of features that allow you to commence long journeys in confidence and comfort. Its price starts at $231,825

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

The price for this luxury crossover starts at $67,990. This vehicle is a race-inspired, first-class luxury SUV. Remarkable performance mixed with crème de la crème luxury aspects which make the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT unique. It has a 475-hp 6.4-liter V8 pair with an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and all-wheel drive, and a launch control button optimizing maximum acceleration settings. Brembo high-performance braking system is used in Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT.