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Ford Mustang Mach-E becomes 2nd best-selling EV SUV in August (electrek.co)
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"SUV" should mean an off-road capable vehicle or something that can tow a decent amount. Maybe had a body-on-frame construction. Usually larger and less pleasant on-road manners. Usually has a transfer case. A Tahoe, Expedition, Dodge Durango, Wagoneer. Those are all firmly in the SUV territory in my book.

Everything else should be called a "crossover". Less off-road capable. Less towing. Not saying they couldn't do these tasks, but not as much. Usually unibody construction. Usually smaller. More street-focused.

Obviously there is some overlap, and neither term is strictly defined, but not sure why this is so complicated.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

Yeah, the model Y, Mach-E and ID4 are definitely all crossovers.