What model is crossover?

At the 76th Geneva Motor Show that just concluded in the first half of this year, the Crossover concept car became an upstart at the auto show. As the auto show with the highest concentration of first-car launches in the world, the Geneva Motor Show is known for the debut of new cars that are about to be launched. The new models it releases are often the benchmark for the global auto market in the next few years.

Crossover models are popular not only because they cross the traditional boundaries of cars, sports cars and SUVs in design, but also to a certain extent herald global automotive products in the next few years. Another new development direction. It would be a bit simplistic to understand the concept of Crossover only as a model that combines the characteristics of a car, an SUV and an MPV. Especially the international trend of New Crossover is gradually developing. This trend makes Crossover models develop in a more reasonable, fashionable and practical direction. Following sedans, SUVs and MPVs, New Crossover will become a brand new category in automobile classification in the future, and is gradually recognized by more people, and is called the "fourth model".

The fourth model in the automobile industry - New Crossover. First, let’s talk about what is Crossover? Crossover originally means cross-border cooperation, which refers to cooperation in two different fields. Literally speaking, "Crossover" means "crossing over". In the automotive industry, Crossover models represent the features that effectively integrate off-road performance, comfort and handling. It can be said that a Crossover is a "crossover" that is a combination of the characteristics of SD, MPV, SUV, pickup truck, station wagon and other models. This crossover means that it has the appearance and controllability of an SUV and the space of an MPV. It brings the versatility and comfort brought by the sedan configuration, and has the basic features of stylish appearance and high safety. Because Crossover is derived from SUV, people regard Crossover as a branch of SUV model. People in the domestic automobile industry vividly translate Crossover as "Cool Yue". This word can be regarded as a very appropriate explanation for Crossover, which is dynamic and full of fashion. In fact, New Crossover is different from Crossover in many ways. First of all, the New Crossover model uses the chassis of a car, so that passengers can feel the comfort and easy control of a car. Secondly, the height of the New Crossover is strictly controlled at around 1.6M, which is known as the "golden section" ratio of car design. It is the best view between the external height of the vehicle and the visual height of the vehicle; The most reasonable ratio of length, chassis and tire integration technology; it is the key to obtaining the best drag coefficient for large-space vehicles; it is the optimal safety index for the driving height of crossover vehicles. At the same time, New Crossover also absorbs the stylish design and powerful power features of SUV models to the greatest extent. It can be seen from this that the New Crossover model has a more reasonable design, a more comfortable ride, and a more fashionable and distinctive appearance. Let me introduce to you several New Crossover models that are now popular internationally.

New Crossover model display The more popular New Crossover models in the United States are as follows:

1. Ford Freestyle Ford Freestyle is a typical model The Crossover car has a reasonable layout, a suitable transmission system and a suitable price. It can easily accommodate 7 adults, and its three rows of seats can be folded to the ground to provide flexible and versatile interior space. At the same time, Freestyle is equipped with industry-leading safety technologies that Ford and Volvo are proud of, including Ford's unique safety canopy (SafetyCanopy) and side airbags.

2. Chevrolet – HHR CHEVROLET HHR is a brand new car model of CHEVROLET company. The HHR in the car name stands for Heritage High Roof, which means "traditional high roof car". HHR’s heritage begins with the pioneering utility vehicle, the 1949 CHEVROLET Suburban. The HHR model is designed for users who pursue driving comfort and desire more application space. With a total length of 4472 mm and a storage box capacity of approximately 1787 liters, the 5-seater HHR has a very flexible size and space that can adapt to the user's various living needs. Its reconfigurable compartment and clever storage solutions can accommodate cargo ranging from groceries to surfboards.

3. Chrysler-Pacifica. Pacifica is a Sports Tourer. Its perfect proportions, exquisite interior, excellent handling and elegant appearance make it far superior to its class. above the opponent. The body height is lower than that of ordinary SUVs, making it easier for passengers to get in and out, while still feeling safe and having a clear view. With three rows of top-notch comfortable seats, passengers in the first two rows have first-class enjoyment, and the driving and control experience is similar to that of a car, making it quite competitive in the market.

4. Mercedes-Benz R-class

The mass-produced MPV (Multipurpose Commercial Vehicle) "R-Class" released by Mercedes-Benz Features of sports sedans, station wagons, MPVs and SUVs (multifunctional sports vehicles), with a 3-row seat layout and a seating capacity of 6 people. The U.S. model, produced at the company's Alabama plant, went on sale in the fall of 2005. It has been available in Europe since early 2006. Some industry insiders predict that New Crossover has already represented the popular trend in the international automobile industry, and in the future this model will be available in every corner of the world. According to relevant figures, in 2005, the total sales volume of Crossover cars and traditional SUVs in the United States will reach 4 million units, accounting for about 27% of the sales of light vehicles in the U.S. market. Among them, the sales volume of New Crossover models is as high as 220 million units. Thousands of vehicles. Last year, the Crossover accounted for 48% of the entire U.S. SUV market, up from 15% in 2000. Correspondingly, manufacturers have also launched more crossover models. This year, there will be more than 50 new Crossover models in the US market, compared with only 41 models last year.

It can be seen from the development of the global automobile industry that the pursuit of low-energy consumption, multi-purpose and more comfortable models is the direction that every automobile development manufacturer is looking for. It is under this trend that New Crossover came into being. The characteristics it represents highlight the comfort, sportiness, practicality, luxury and versatility pursued by future cars, and are being recognized and favored by more and more people. China's first New Crossover is the Chery V5. As mentioned earlier, several similar New Crossover models have begun to appear in China, such as Odyssey, Refine, Haval, Prima, etc. Models are developing in a more diversified and practical direction, and are performing well in the market. However, if you look closely, there is still a gap between them and the truly standard New Crossover models. The upcoming Chery V5 has fully absorbed the The characteristics of the international New Crossover can be regarded as the first New crossover model in China. According to published information, Chery V5 has a smooth body design, a wide driving field of view, and strong power; its body strictly complies with New Crossover standards, with a height of 159mm, making full use of the "golden section" ratio of car design; There are three rows of luxurious and comfortable seats in the car, with a maximum passenger capacity of 7. Because it is manufactured using a car chassis, it is safer than the Ruifeng MPV currently on the market, and is more comfortable to drive and ride. In terms of the overall vehicle design, Chery V5 has more dynamic characteristics of an SUV, especially when viewed from the back. The SUV style is more fashionable and dynamic, which is stronger than the Hiroshi Odyssey; the interior of the body has a wide space, and the arrangement of detachable seats for 7 people is more practical.

In terms of vehicle design, the appearance is fashionable, smooth and dynamic, and the shape is novel and avant-garde. The three-dimensional staggered design idea is used in the appearance and interior design, and various new color elements are used in the interior. The first batch of products will have 8 colors in appearance, which are fashionable and dynamic and very attractive. From the perspective of usage, it has a larger space than a car; compared with an SUV, it has a more comfortable ride, and its passability and agility are excellent. As a family car, the ample space can fully accommodate multiple family members, allowing the whole family to enjoy the comfort of traveling in a car; as a commercial vehicle, the stylish appearance and ample space can also be called a convenient, fast and practical "car" for business people. ”

Industry insiders said that the Chery V5 launched by Chery Company in keeping with the world trend not only made the domestic automobile manufacturing industry occupy a place in the world, but also produced a car that integrates the characteristics of various vehicles such as sedans, SUVs, and MPVs. The development direction also provides reference and development direction for other domestic automobile industry practitioners.