SUVs and crossovers are the backbone of American transportation, for better or worse, so you might as well know all about them. What was once a simple way to classify a body-on-frame family-hauler now has multiple meanings with various constructions depending on its size and capabilities. The history of the SUV spans as far back as the Second World War, when models like the International Harvester Carryall could be considered the first large SUV. It wasn’t until the Jeep Wagoneer was introduced in the sixties that they started to become more mainstream. So, what does SUV stand for, anyway? In this article, we explore crossovers and SUVs, the meaning of each, their history, and some popular models.
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