Space remains abundant when lowering either the second or third rows, as the Traverse offers more cargo
space than any crossover apart from its corporate siblings, the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia.
Not exact matches
We know as a matter of principle, we should hate the
crossover design given that it's just a high - riding car with little more
space than its lower - to - the - ground car cousins, and that a wagon or a full - size SUV are more practical.
It doesn't feel like it's taking up any more
space in its lane
than modern
crossover / utility vehicles.
It's about 4 - inches longer
than the Fiesta hatchback and a foot shorter
than its C - Max
crossover, which is on its way to the U.S.. For is aiming the B - Max at the urban dweller who finds the S - Max too large but who still wants similar interior
space and packaging.
However, if you care more about utility
than style, the existing XC60
crossover has more much more room in the second row and
space for cargo, and the aging XC90 seats seven.
One upshot of the traditionalist design, though, is that the roof is horizontal and the liftgate is vertical, providing more cargo
space and rear - seat headroom
than you'll find in
crossovers with plunging, coupe - like silhouettes.
Surprisingly, the swoopy rear end doesn't compromise cargo
space much, either, as this
crossover offers 39.6 cubic feet of
space behind the back seats, 7.8 cubic feet more
than the last Murano.
The more important test is whether the
crossovers have adequate
space for carpooling with friends and transporting Costco binges.Though the BMW offers more cargo capacity
than the Buick on paper, with 27.6 versus 18.8 cubic feet, the Encore is roomier
than it appears on the outside.
This Active Tourer MPV wants to be more stable
than a BMW M3, and using the Dante Giacosa - pattern front - wheel - drive layout compacts the mechanicals and saves
space for people in the reduced overall length of what will surely become a production 1 - series tall - sedan
crossover.
He said buyers appreciate the higher seating position and higher ground clearance of
crossovers and SUVs, as well as the possibility for greater cargo
space than a traditional sedan.
Overall, though, the BMW X2 looks promising for anyone who needs a bit of
space but also wants something that looks and feels a bit sportier
than the average
crossover.
There's an extremely versatile Skoda Octavia Estate that offers even more boot
space than the 590 - litre hatchback; there's the speedy Skoda Octavia vRS and even a version that can tackle mild off - road excursions: the estate - based Skoda Octavia Scout
crossover.
Although this is a smaller
than CR - V
crossover, the driver, passenger and rear passenger are not squeezed for
space.
Mini says the Countryman is a true
crossover, but in overall size and luggage
space it's smaller
than even the smallest SUVs from Kia, Hyundai and VW.
The SsangYong Tivoli offers more interior and boot
space than most of its small
crossover rivals
This is far more
space than the Grand Cherokee offers, and more
than many large
crossovers.».
At 205 inches long, the Traverse is somewhat larger
than many
crossover rivals like the Ford Edge or Toyota Highlander and may be a better choice for those who need extra
space inside.
The Kia Sorento is an insanely practical vehicle that makes sense for growing families who need more
space than a sedan or two - row
crossover can offer, but doesn't want the minivan stigma.
These models deliver the same kind of
space and more
than you'll find in a more conventional hatchback, but more importantly buyers like the raised ride height of a
crossover, as it gives them a better view of the road ahead.
For accessing the third row, the captain's chairs have a one - touch button for slide and tip, but as is the case with most three - row
crossovers, it's no picnic for the less -
than - limber to get back there — and even then, the
space is best suited for smaller children.
Still critically acclaimed for its precision drive and abundant interior
space, this newest twist on Mazda's popular
crossover fits family - friendly technology in a quieter, more powerful package
than ever before.
For 2018, Chevy's latest three - row
crossover has more third - row
space than before, aggressive styling that reminds us of the body - on - frame era and a new RS model.
Cargo
space is on the lower end of compact
crossovers capacities: its 30.7 cubic feet with the back seats raised isn't far off from the Chevrolet Equinox's 31.5 cubic feet, and the Kia's 60.1 cubic feet with the seats folded is less
than four cubic feet off the Chevy's.
While Porsche calls the Macan a compact
crossover, there's more
space inside
than you'd find in any compact.
The automaker has produced a vehicle that offers more
than space than the average five - passenger
crossover SUV without getting into the seven - passenger world that could turn buyers away.
Along with loads of cargo
space, it drives much more nimbly
than your average SUV or
crossover.
Squared off but not quite as rectilinear as the xB, the Subaru Forester is a
crossover that offers more internal volume (including 58 cubic feet of total cargo
space)
than the Scion.
When it comes to cargo
space, the Acadia offers more
than any
crossover apart from its Buick and Chevrolet siblings.
The fully redesigned 2016 Honda Pilot has a more traditional
crossover appearance
than ever before, as well as a much more modern, cultivated interior
space with extra leg and headroom in the third row, creating a more comfortable experience for all passengers.
Compact
crossover SUVs are built around utility, and the CR - V does offer 15 more cubic feet of maximum cargo
space than the Mazda CX - 5.
With more ground clearance
than a standard 500, and featuring the availability of all - wheel drive, the Fiat 500X is aimed squarely at buyers who crave the practicality of a
crossover but who don't have a lot of extra driveway
space.
Indeed, the RDX isn't an overtly luxurious
crossover, but it's put together well, has proven to be quite reliable, and has more passenger and cargo
space than most compact luxury SUVs.
More
than enough
space is inside the car to hold stuff, but here is one place that reminds a tester why everyone is migrating to
crossovers.
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.
Two rows of occupants can spread out in 127.2 cubic feet of comfort; no other mainstream compact
crossover has more
than 109 cubic feet of
space for people.
In fact, Elantra Touring's cargo capacity is 65.3 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down, more cargo
space than many larger wagons and
crossovers.
The Blue Oval's Euro - styled people - mover is available in 2 - and 3 - row configurations, with regular and extended wheelbases and MSRPs starting at $ 24,825 and $ 25,300, and despite being significantly shorter in length
than traditional minivans, they have a fair amount of cabin
space, and certainly more
than similarly sized
crossovers.
The 2016 Honda HR - V price also means that you will be able to buy a
crossover from the brand for about $ 1,000 more
than the base price of a Civic while enjoying the ground clearance, interior
space and visibility that comes part and parcel with the segment.
At that point, the Golf SportWagen serves up more cargo
space than similarly sized
crossovers like the Mazda CX - 5 or Chevy Equinox.
The 2015 Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept previews a production model that will feature a Tesla-esque all - electric driving range of more
than 200 miles along with a more practical, Nissan LEAF - like MSRP and the
space of a family - sized
crossover.
Of course, all also serve up incredibly versatile and roomy cabins that have more
space for both occupants and cargo
than big 3 - row
crossovers, and modern - day minivans can provide a wide range of family - friendly features, too.