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> The [Toyota Corolla Cross] is a car in basically every way that matters Are you sure? I don't know specifically about that model, but my understanding is tha

> The [Toyota Corolla Cross] is a car in basically every way that matters Are you sure? I don't know specifically about that model, but my understanding is that SUVs - including the smaller hatchback-like "crossover" ones - are technically trucks because of the way they're constructed and thus subject to different safety standards. I'd say that's a way that matters.

dangus 4y ago
To my knowledge they aren't subject to any different safety standards. They aren't non-passenger vehicles unless they meet specific guidelines, most of which a typical family SUV will not qualify under. [1] Most of the family SUVs and crossovers you see are constructed on unibody platforms shared with cars. The Corolla Cross that I mentioned is built on the same GA-C platform as the regular Corolla and a number of other cars, vans, and SUVs. [2] There are very few body-on-frame SUVs remaining on the market, which include: - Chevy Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade - Toyota 4Runner, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, Lexus LX, GX - Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator - Jeep Wrangler - Mercedes G-Class These models generally share similarities with their truck counterparts, e.g., a vehicle like the Chevy Suburban shares a platform with GM's full-size pickups. [3] [1] https://www.motorbiscuit.com/do-suvs-designs-let-them-be-more-dangerous/ https://www.motorbiscuit.com/do-suvs-designs-let-them-be-mor... [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_New_Global_Architecture https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_New_Global_Architecture [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMT_T1XX_platform https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMT_T1XX_platform
- notacoward 4y ago
  Ah, OK. So that strongly underscores the original point that not all "SUVs" are the same and they should not be treated the same. Thanks!
ryathal 4y ago
Most SUVs are rebranded station wagons.

dangus 4y ago

To my knowledge they aren't subject to any different safety standards. They aren't non-passenger vehicles unless they meet specific guidelines, most of which a typical family SUV will not qualify under. [1] Most of the family SUVs and crossovers you see are constructed on unibody platforms shared with cars. The Corolla Cross that I mentioned is built on the same GA-C platform as the regular Corolla and a number of other cars, vans, and SUVs. [2] There are very few body-on-frame SUVs remaining on the market, which include: - Chevy Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade - Toyota 4Runner, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, Lexus LX, GX - Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator - Jeep Wrangler - Mercedes G-Class These models generally share similarities with their truck counterparts, e.g., a vehicle like the Chevy Suburban shares a platform with GM's full-size pickups. [3] [1] https://www.motorbiscuit.com/do-suvs-designs-let-them-be-more-dangerous/ https://www.motorbiscuit.com/do-suvs-designs-let-them-be-mor... [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_New_Global_Architecture https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_New_Global_Architecture [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMT_T1XX_platform https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMT_T1XX_platform

notacoward 4y ago
Ah, OK. So that strongly underscores the original point that not all "SUVs" are the same and they should not be treated the same. Thanks!

ryathal 4y ago

Most SUVs are rebranded station wagons.