Crossovers and SUVs are Different Vehicles

Crossovers and SUVs are two incredibly popular types of vehicles. While many drivers use the terms as synonyms, they are actually two separate classes of vehicles. Yes, they are more utilitarian than sedans, but they have different features based on their platforms. In the simplest terms, a crossover is a utilitarian vehicle set atop a car platform, while an SUV sits atop a truck chassis.

The typical SUV seats five or more passengers and usually fits in the midsize or full-size class, while crossover vehicles are usually subcompact or compact. You can find the best crossover and SUV models from Honda at Honda of South Miami near Kendall and Homestead.

Outstanding Honda Crossover Vehicles

Typical crossover vehicles have a “unibody” construction – where the frame and body are a single piece. This manufacturing style makes the vehicles lighter so they get better fuel economy ratings compared to heavy sport-utility vehicles that are built with the body-on-frame technique – where the frame and body are two separate pieces.

In the world of Honda vehicles, the popular crossovers include the Honda CR-V and HR-V. The Honda CR-V sits atop the same platform as the Honda Accord, while the HR-V has the same platform as the Civic. Along with the same platforms, these vehicles also share the same powertrains with standard front-wheel drive and impressive fuel efficiency ratings.

Both crossovers are available with all-wheel drive, and they have four-cylinder engines paired to continuously variable automatic transmissions.

SUVs with Honda Reliability

While many automakers use truck platforms for their SUVs, Honda does things differently. The Honda SUVs – the Pilot and Passport – both have unibody construction. The larger mid-size Pilot is the larger of the two SUVs, with seating for seven. This SUV sits atop the same platform as the Honda Odyssey minivan.

The Honda Passport – the moderately-sized mid-size SUV – sits atop the same platform as the Honda Ridgeline truck. This truck is a unique mid-size truck also built with unibody construction. The Passport and Pilot have larger engines than the crossover models, and they have more cargo space.

Both midsize SUVs have powerful 3.6-liter V6 engines with towing capacities of 5,000 pounds. They have more than 50 cubic feet of cargo space, and both are loaded with the Honda Sensing suite of driver-assistance features.

Explore the Honda Crossovers and SUVs at Honda of South Miami in Miami, FL

You can explore the high-quality Honda crossovers and SUVs at Honda of South Miami in Miami, Florida. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales team can show you the differences between the two crossovers and two SUVs, so you can make the best choice for your driving needs. Once you’ve selected your perfect Honda, our finance team can build a loan or lease with the latest incentives and offers.