Most crossovers are a jack of all trades, but masters of none. The people who prefer actual sedans, actual station wagons and actual truck wagons (aka SUV's) are getting screwed these days. Many people buy crossovers not because it's the best thing that suites their needs, but because it's a trendy 'me too' vehicle.
I get that because they are trendy, they sell. And if they sell, that's what the manufacturers are going to spend their time on. But it doesn't make it any less frustrating, lol.
exactly how i was gonna word it on the masters of none. Like lateonthebrakes said, yeah more clearance... but you cant usually go offroad in any meangingful way.. so you raise off the ground, lower your potential for suspension travel, heighten center of gravity,... for not much.
Then the cargo.. most, not all, crossovers really actually suck in the cargo realm. because they are typically shhorter, there is only so much cargo space to be had on a well insulated cube thats short, AND seat 5+. There are exceptions on this specific, but its not like it even compares to the navigator or expedition for example. Suburban, etc.
Usually anemic for fuel economy. Harsh riding, loud, awd false sense of security, etc.
vs my ***** wagon of a car Is fast(for 1999, for a 207 inch long car, that rides like a dream), fits 5 super comfortably, and has a lot of trunk space(note the designation as trunk not cargo). Its not gonna tow very great, but wouldnt suck. But a crossover of comparable weight probably could do it better. But its also not
trying to do that. The things it tries to do as a sedan it does very well. And square bodies, of course, we all love our squares. they do the job of trucks, suvs, whatever a blazer is technically(road worthy dune buggy?), project base, work truck, sleeper style, etc. And most of that was not even intended as its job.
