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Originally Posted by MrIcky
Cars. Technically station wagons and mini-vans. Americans don't think it's cool to drive station wagons and minivans so they designed their station wagons and minivans to look like SUVs. I'll up the Q7 to truck though because it's got a 5500 tow rating without a split maximum/standard tow capability rating.
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I agree that they aren't true 'trucks', and things have gotten ridiculous (the Chevy HHR is technically a 'truck' ... its a Cobalt wagon that looks like an early Suburban). Anyway, given the cargo volume and ground clearance of most crossovers, I would peg them as being closer to trucks. At the same time, they are mostly FWD unibody's where V8's and diesels are extremely rare. Anyways, most are being bought as a replacement for SUV's (which are considered as trucks) as opposed to say ... large sedans which are obviously cars. So the role they fill is a truck-type role, namely hauling stuff.
Also Keith, how did you find us? Did you google "vote for internet car of the year" and see this thread?