Are you in the market for something not too small but not too large, yet not a sedan? We have the answer for you!
Here we will talk about some of the benefits of a Compact SUV/Crossover
- Easy to get in and out of. The ride height of an SUV is higher than a sedan or coupe, yet lower than a truck, it is on most people a good slide right in the seat type of height. Which benefits all with less wear and tear on those knees!
- They offer roomy and expandable storage. Often just as much as a full-size SUV and far more than a sedan. With folding rear seats or under-seat storage options, cubbies everywhere, you are sure to find a spot to store your things!
- Better fuel mileage than a larger SUV. Most of the compact SUV’s are pulling in numbers that match or are better than some sedans!
- They have car-like handling. Swinging into a tight parking spot is a piece of cake in a compact SUV, I personally feel like it is easier than a sedan! A compact SUV typically has a unibody design, which means that the body and frame are a single component. A unibody resists flexing during turns, so it handles more like a car than an SUV on the road.
- You have a better view of the road ahead. In fact, if a car and SUV collide, the occupants of the SUV are as much as 7 times more likely to escape unharmed. In terms of safety, a compact SUV actually gives you some of the best features of both cars and SUVs. With a compact SUV, you have a vehicle that’s heavier than most cars, which gives you an inherent safety advantage in a collision. Because a compact SUV has a unibody design, though, you also get crumple zones that can greatly increase your chance of survival in the event of a frontal impact. Not only will you be able to see where you are going better in an SUV, but research shows that the higher ride height of a compact SUV gives the driver a better feeling of confidence.
- They are becoming more and more stylish. Whether you want sporty, sleek, or just functional, the compact SUV market is growing and offers whatever you are looking for!
- Safety is better in a compact SUV than a sedan. In fact, if a car and SUV collide, the occupants of the SUV are as much as 7 times more likely to escape unharmed. In terms of safety, a compact SUV actually gives you some of the best features of both cars and SUVs. With a compact SUV, you have a vehicle that’s heavier than most cars — which gives you an inherent safety advantage in a collision. Because a compact SUV has a unibody design, though, you also get crumple zones that can significantly increase your chance of survival in the event of a frontal impact.
- More passenger room. Compact SUVs passengers enjoy a bit of extra room, on average 7.5 more cubic feet than a midsized sedan. Plus more storage and legroom!