Sentences with phrase «crossover than up»

When a vehicle gets a hybrid version, it's easier to bury the battery pack under the load floor of a crossover than up against the rear seat of a sedan.

Not exact matches

While Google is not any entrepreneur's rival of choice, Vogt is right that it has made his task easier in one regard: The tech behemoth has proved the concept works, having famously tested a fleet of self - driving Toyota Prius cars and Lexus RX luxury crossovers while mapping every inch of northern California and racking up more than 700,000 miles of robotic driving.

In the U.S., sales of compact cars and small crossovers jumped 40 per cent in March and April from the year before, and now account for nearly one - quarter of all sales, up from less than than 20 per cent last year, according to a report from Scotia Economics.

Other than final track «A Certain Spirit», the clearest crossover of irked techno and David Byrne - d, samba deconstruction, the melting pot (remember those aforementioned ingredients) that has gestated for five years ends up being served cold as gazpacho.

That would be only slightly more silly than the actual storyline (hmm, a «Step Up» /» Pacific Rim» crossover — I offer this idea freely, noting that there is a promise of a third chapter at the end of the film).

I would love it if they made a crossover game that could be a 3d platformer or mash up of some sort show it off as a Mario game than bam they add in Kirby or something through a figure.

It's being billed as «the biggest crossover event of all time» — and even if that phrase ends up being little more than the inspiration behind some genius memes, it's safe to assume that Avengers: Infinity War is going to be big.

For anyone with Avengers fatigue that's tired of the endless build - up towards the MCU's next big thing while crossovers and cameos distract us from any genuine substance, Deadpool 2 is the perfect antidote, ironically showing us an alternate Brolin villain that's so much simpler than Thanos while being inherently more watchable.

Overall, I found the 500X to be a fun little crossover that was more than up to the task of escorting me on my adventure to and from the bright lights of the big city.

It doesn't feel like it's taking up any more space in its lane than modern crossover / utility vehicles.

Exterior A resemblance to the larger Audi Q7 is evident, but the Q5 also looks like a Volkswagen Tiguan dressed up for a night on the town, though the Q5 is larger than the compact VW crossover.

The compact crossover is now roomier, taller, and longer than before, with rear legroom up 4.3 inches, overall length up 4.5 inches, and ground clearance up 0.4 inch for RWD models and 0.6 inch for AWD models.

The 2015 Ford Expedition benefits from two chassis tweaks, starting with a new electric power steering system that is heavier and loads up more realistically than in many modern crossovers.

As we thought more about the new CX - 3, we struggled to see any tangible benefits of stepping up to this crossover, other than the availability of all - wheel drive.

More than that, the quarry's steep, loose rocks, up and down, reminded me that the Subaru Crosstrek, which features minimum ground clearance of 8.7 inches, is more off - roadable than any B - or C - segment crossover competitor I can think of.

In the first major overhaul to the Acadia this decade, GMC was able to shave up to 700 pounds off the new model, thanks largely to the use of a new GM crossover platform with a much smaller overall footprint than before.

The e-tron concept, which Audi says «provides a clear indication» of the production crossover's look, featured a low, sporty stance that's more reminiscent of a wagon than an SUV, with Audi's new «singleframe» grille featuring prominently up front and a futuristic, button - free dashboard inside.

Hit: Mazda CX - 9 Mazda really stepped up with the new CX - 9, which now looks more like an SUV than a crossover.

As a truck, it will stand up better to rough use than will a crossover SUV.

Light trucks, including pickups, SUVs and crossovers shot up more than 12 %.

Now we'll finally see the production luxury crossover, featuring the world's first Back - up Collision Intervention system and more second and third row legroom than a Cadillac Escalade.

Less an SUV than a slightly pumped - up, stretched - out version of the Clio on which it based, the French company's first crossover doesn't have the lofty angularity common in the burgeoning light SUV segment that is populated by the likes of Mazda's CX - 3 and Honda's HR - V.

Crossovers often look sporty but end up wallowing on the road, but the Macan has seen better - than - average efforts to trim weight, even if it gave them more work to do in the end.

The reality of today's car market, though, is that buyers are snatching up far more compact crossovers than ever.

Once upon a time, the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder was a rugged body - on - frame SUV more suited for off - road driving than a mall parking lot, but the current model has moved to a crossover - style design that prizes passenger room (up to seven) over all - terrain ruggedness.

While it's not fair to throw a front - wheel - drive vehicle up against a Trail Rated Jeep, its inclusion in the crossover class does imply more capability away from the pavement than your average sedan.

Crossovers are raised up higher than are sedans.

There are leather seats that are heated up front and roomier than expected for a compact crossover.

At day's end, I found the Rogue Sport a more - than - adequate small crossover for people willing to swap roominess for in - town maneuverability, but not willing to give up on creature comforts or driver assists.

If you're on the market for a compact crossover than can seat up to 7, then consider the 2016 Nissan Rogue.

Towing capability is also better than typical for a crossover; it's rated to tow up to 4,500 pounds.

Three - peat: Chevrolet's Retail Share Grows for Third Consecutive Year — up 1 point since 2015 Buick and GMC Buck the Industry to Post Double - digit Retail Sales Gains in December GM December retail sales up 2 percent; retail share tops 18 percent Best Commercial and Government deliveries since 2008 and largest 2017 share gain of any automaker DETROIT — General Motors (NYSE: GM) delivered 3,002,241 vehicles in the United States in 2017, including more than 1.3 million trucks and 965,090 crossovers.

The CX - 9 has proven itself at the AutoGuide.com offices, mostly under the care of family man Jonathan Yarkony, who found it a serviceable vehicle for his clan, but came to relish the drive more than anything else: «It may be a big crossover, but it is fun, and lives up to Mazda's «Driving Matters» credo.»

The other parts of the industry summed up as light trucks — SUVs, crossovers, pickup trucks, minivans, commercial vans — continued to expand rapidly, climbing by more than six percent thanks to continued surges from the Ford F - Series, Toyota RAV4, and Dodge Grand Caravan, Canada's top - selling truck, SUV, and minivan nameplates, respectively.

Better late than never, Toyota has finally introduced a compact crossover to its line - up.

Awards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study * 2017 Brand Image Awards Reviews: * Spacious backseat that slides and reclines for added comfort, optional V6 engine makes this crossover faster than most competitors, interior stays quiet at highway speeds, supple suspension soaks up impacts on rough roads.

It's more like an oversized car — or a tall wagon — than a minivan or crossover, and it retains a bit of that high - up driving position that consumers seem to crave.

It's also likely Kia would tool up its Georgia factory to build the small crossover for this market, rather than import it from China.

Here we have a compact, four - door crossover that rides higher than the 1 and 3 Series it's based off of and five - inches shorter than the up until now baby of the bunch X3.

The 2013 model's all - wheel - drive system is completely new and is able to shuffle up to 100 percent of available torque to either end of the vehicle, which is better than the 50/50 maximum split that you get from most crossovers.

Ford cars, SUVs, crossovers and trucks (up to350 - Series) that are current or five previous model years and have less than 80,000 miles can qualify

Featuring a bulkier front fascia and more upright styling than the first generation crossover, the 2011 Ford Edge also offers seating for up to five passengers and a maximum of 69 cubic feet of total cargo room with the second row of accommodations folded forward.

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk has more off - road capability than anyone expects from a crossover, but doesn't give up on comfort, making this SUV a great daily driver.

Maximum cargo volume is 58.8 cubic feet, more than some crossovers the next size up.

If you need a vehicle that can hold up to eight passengers, tow 5,200 pounds and offer better fuel economy and a more comfortable ride than a traditional SUV, the 2015 Traverse is the crossover for you.

Its sales are down and what better way to pick them up, than to enter the red - hot crossover segment, an area where Scion didn't have a single entrant.

When the current ASX line comes to an end, its place will effectively be taken by the two smallest models of the new line - up, one being slightly smaller in size and one being slightly larger than the existing ASX crossover.

Both of these midsize luxury crossovers come standard with a comfortable and spacious seating arrangement and interior features for up to five adults, but the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar provides more maximum available cargo room than the 2018 Mercedes - Benz GLC:

It goes beyond just cargo - carrying capacities; while a typical crossover can carry up to five times more gear than a similarly sized sedan, the crossovers on this list combine that benefit with an equally impressive amount of space for occupants.

That means this crossover is better suited for traversing the pothole - strewn dirt lot in front of the taco stand blowing up your Yelp «Hot And New» feed than it is at attempting actual off - roading.