Is an SUV more like a van or more like a truck?
2006-08-06 22:35:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
Most large SUV's are built off of the same chassis as a truck. Engine, transmission, suspension, are usually exactly the same as a full size truck. Smaller suv's are built off of car chassis, which share much more in common with a minivan.
Easiest way to tell in my book is, If the SUV is rear wheel drive it is more truck, if it is front wheel drive it is more van.
2006-08-06 22:49:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jon H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some SUVs have a stronger and stiffer frame. Other SUV have a stronger body omitting the lower frame rails. The result is a lower center of gravity and more car-like handling.
2006-08-08 19:27:02 · answer #2 · answered by a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is according to what it is. Large SUV's (HUMMER, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Cadillac Escalade) are more like tough trucks. Small SUV's (Kia, Honda, Suzuki, Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, Toyota, Nissan, Dodge, and Jeep) are like mini-vans.
2006-08-08 06:32:24 · answer #3 · answered by ROCK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say more like Trucks. Because some Auto makers are using there truck frames for them.
2006-08-09 09:02:47 · answer #4 · answered by tm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its an american made suv its is made from alot of truc components such as the engine but they handle a little better and ride alot nicer.
2006-08-07 16:17:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's sort of like a sport utility vehicle.
2006-08-08 11:58:24 · answer #6 · answered by The_Benster! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's more like an overpriced gas-guzzling station wagon.
2006-08-07 01:59:52 · answer #7 · answered by ezachowski 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a great combo of the two
2006-08-06 22:39:29 · answer #8 · answered by alwayzatemptation69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋