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Is the Kia Sportage a crossover or an SUV?
I recently purchased a Kia Sportage and I felt like they used the terms interchangeably, even at the dealership. Is there even a difference?
Jacqulyn Graber · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The Kia Sportage was considered a compact SUV until 2004, but since then has been considered a compact crossover SUV.
Even within the auto industry, the terms “crossover” and “SUV” are used interchangeably without a clear distinction between the two.
SUVs and crossovers have similar body styles, engines, and overall aesthetics. However, SUVs are built on truck chassis with body-on-frame design. Crossovers, on the other hand, are built on a car chassis with unibody design.
SUVs tend to be a bit roomier and rugged, offering lots of space, off-road capabilities, and towing capacity. Crossovers focus more on fuel economy and maneuverability.
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