CUV

Boasts Fuel Economy Improvements To Complement Convenience, Style & Technology

The 2010 Ford Edge crossover is an ideal choice with its bold design, flexible interior, dynamic driving characteristics and long list of exclusive signature technologies and innovative features. And for 2010, Edge's 265-hp engine and six-speed automatic transmission have been refined to increase fuel mileage.

2010 Ford Edge: Both Edge FWD and AWD have been refined to maximize real-world fuel economy, resulting in increases of as much as 2 mpg city

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Styling Conceals Surprising Versatility

The all-new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour evolves the Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) concept by integrating a sleek and aerodynamic shape that blends sporty, low-profile contours with versatile CUV functionality, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour: Next evolution of the crossover offers CUV attributes while maintaining a premium sedan feel and a sporty, bold appearance

Kia's Crossover Utility Vehicle Returns to the Crossover Segment with Impressive Standard Comfort, Convenience and Safety Features

With a highly versatile interior layout capable of seating five or seven passengers, the 2009 Kia Rondo offers the same variety of seating arrangements as a full-size SUV or minivan without the bulk or low fuel economy.

2009 Kia Rondo: Available with either a 2.4-liter in-line four-cylinder engine or a 2.7-liter sixty-degree V6.

2009 Kia Rondo Highlights:
- Improved power and fuel efficiency make Rondo a top choice
- Competitive array of standard equipment with a wide range of options

CUV Interest Grows as SUV Interest Declines

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 20, 2008 -- The gap in consumer interest between crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) continues to widen, according to a report released today by NADAguides.com. The company, a vehicle pricing and information website, says consumer interest in crossovers increased 14.8 percent in April 2008 compared to April 2007, while SUV interest was down at almost the same rate of 15.9 percent during that same timeframe.

2009 Dodge Journey

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 13 December 2007 — While the number of consumers visiting some larger video-sharing Web sites has grown considerably since July 2007, various smaller video-focused Web sites may prove more effective in reaching new-vehicle buyers within specific vehicle segments, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Power Auto Online Media StudySM—Winter, released today.

The study, now in its second year, takes an in-depth look at the Internet usage and behavior of new-vehicle buyers to identify Web sites that most effectively target desirable advertising audiences in terms of reach and scope, and is the only study of its kind that consists exclusively of verified new-vehicle buyers.

October 1, 2007 – Torrance, CA - The Toyota Corolla Matrix crossover utility vehicle (CUV) has become a major influence on modern compact car design, blending sporty styling with five-door practicality and high fuel efficiency. The 2008 Matrix has an estimated EPA mileage ratings as high as 26 mpg city and 33 mpg highway in models with the five-speed manual transmission.

2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix XR