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Monday, January 5, 2009 12:00 AM

Did I just buy an SUV?

I didn't mean to. I am an environmentalist. Really. But before I knew it, there it was, in front of my house.
By Mark Benjamin

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  • Sunday, January 4, 2009 09:58 PM

    Cross over confusion

    Crossover" is marketing speak for station wagon on a truck chassis, because the word "station wagon" isn't sexy and turns young buyers off. Congrats, hope you enjoy the part you and your SUV will be playing in helping to kill the planet.

    -- djMikulec

    No, an SUV is based on a truck body.

    A cross-over is based on a car body.

    Typically, an cross-over has a much better on road ride than an SUV (compare a truck to a passenger car), but much reduced off-road capability.

    —Xanthro Read Xanthro's other letters

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