Car With a Lift is No Longer a Crossover?

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
04/18/2016 at 06:20 • Filed to: Bodystyles

I have to admit, I prefer the “Outback” version of wagons for daily driving. Unless it is a performance model, where the lowered ride height is actually essential to handling, I prefer this position between car and crossover.

Is there a name for this? There is an honest body difference between CUV and Hatch. But if Ferrari lifted the FF/Lusso (SQUEEE) what would it be called?

I’m leaning towards calling them the “XC” (Cross Country) versions. Like a Mazda CX3 is a Hatchback-XC (HXC). Lifted sedan (SXC), lifted Coupe (CXC), lifted 4dr Coupe (4D-CXC), lifted McLaren P1 (WTF-XC). Another new segment is here!

V60

V60 XC

XC60

DISCUSSION (13)

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Wobbles the Mind
04/18/2016 at 06:34

Yeah, I guess XC works best in these cases. However do not tell BMW about all the niches you just thought-up, because they will built a M650xd Gran Cross Coupe Country, and will make themselves look ridiculous, although I kinda do like that idea.

DutchieDC2R > Wobbles the Mind
04/18/2016 at 06:45

I do agree, this is a great idea who wants a little bit of a lifted car, but doesn’t want a full-on SUV/really still wants to hold on to the wagon-style. I have driven a newer model All Road (2014) and I really didnt feel all that much difference in handling with everyday driving. In fact, with all the speedbumps around, its even easier to drive. Plus, people who buy the XC’s (see, we’re already using it!!) dont buy them for performance driving....

Wobbles the Mind > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
04/18/2016 at 06:46

I think it would really help the 3-series GT.

Kinja'd!!!