A crossover, as its name implies, refers to a cross between a car and an SUV. Nowadays, in the car world where most automakers have adopted the "we combine everything" strategy on their automobiles, crossovers swim upstream, incorporating the high seating of an SUV with the comfort of a passenger car.
Though a crossover is a relatively new type of vehicle in the automotive industry, crossovers are now considered a growth engine behind the worldwide car market, boosting sales and making a great profit. For several years, in the United States, consumers have continued to favor crossovers over other car types such as compact or mid-size sedans, mainly thanks to their relatively good fuel efficiency levels, as well as the higher seating positions of a truck. Now, the passenger vehicle constitutes over 40 percent of car sales in America.
