Well, this is the way I look at it. If the vehicle has that type of a elongated body style but still has the driving dynamics of a sedan then its a wagon but if its raised up and weighs a ton (more like over 2 tons) then its a damn crossover/SUV. lol just because they call it a crossover doesn't make it handle like a sedan/coupe/wagon/hatchback etc.IMBoring25 wrote:What's your read on:daleadbull wrote:Am I the only person who sees a clear difference between a wagon and a crossover?
A wagon is a sedan with more interior/cargo room while a crossover is essentially an oddly shaped small SUV. The ride height alone should give it away.
AMC Eagle
Ford Freestyle/Taurus X
Ford Flex
Mini Cooper Countryman (as distinct from the Clubman)
Honda Accord Crosstour
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Chevrolet HHR
Audi allroad
Subaru Outback
Subaru Forester
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If it weren't for government meddling the classifications wouldn't matter except for marketing purposes.
On your list, I would consider most of them to be crossovers except the Chevy HHR, PT Cruiser and Mini Cooper Countryman. I would consider those hatchbacks. The Audi allroad is essentially a raised up wagon but that goes against my definition of "having driving dynamics like a sedan" so I would call that a crossover too.
It all comes down to driving dynamics and the feel you get behind the wheel. There aren't a lot of wagon being offered in the US, apart from the Cadillac CTS I can't really think of any off the top.