Crossover
An intermediate body style between hatchback and SUV: taller than a hatchback, lower than an SUV and usually aimed at urban use.
A crossover is a body style that combines features of a hatchback with the higher seating position and more rugged styling of an SUV. The ride height sits between that of an ordinary hatchback and a proper SUV, and the car is usually not intended for off-road use; all-wheel drive is often optional or unavailable.
The boundary with "SUV" is diffuse in the market and used differently by manufacturers; in practice "crossover" is mainly applied to compact urban cars with a raised body. Examples are the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur and Ford Puma.
On spec sheets we choose one body-style label per model based on the manufacturer classification; "crossover" and "SUV" can overlap. For the actual dimensions and consumption you compare the WLTP and VDA figures, not the label.
See also: SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle), Hatchback, Drive layout (FWD, RWD, AWD)
Source: Body-style typology (trade literature, Wikipedia Crossover (automobile)); reference date 2026-05-21
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