So, Why Are Crossovers Taking Over?

Crossovers are practical, and practical just makes sense to many more than just a few.

While this picture may look like a mess, aside from low gas prices, this is actually a visual representation of EXACTLY why crossovers and pickup trucks are whooping sedans all up and down sales charts these days. Packed in the top pictures, there are 2 closets worth of clothes, musical instruments, boxes and more. I highly doubt that I could’ve fit all of this in one go in my Saturn Aura, but my Compass made moving myself far more manageable. All this without even utilizing the 2,000 lbs. allowed for towing, having 4WD, and while still getting 27.3 MPG. Insane.

Call them corny, bloated, boring, etc. etc., but a CUV does have its merits and practical uses over a conventional sedan. I don’t see this trend fully reversing any time soon... Yes, perhaps not preferred news for sedan lovers and hardcore driving enthusiasts, but automakers and consumers alike are acknowledging CUV and light truck strengths more and more.

Think of it in terms of a stereotypical “nerdy guy/girl” scenario: While being sensible, down to earth and practical may be viewed as ‘boring’ to some initially, when it’s all said and done, these same qualities are actually quite attractive, and ultimately seal the deal for many people.

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