The market for crossover vehicles has exploded in recent times, with car makers embroiled in stiff competition to produce the finest commercial and family vehicles for buyers who are more conscious than ever before. This has caused the number of multipassenger vehicles on the market to rise like never before. These include numerous 6 passenger vehicles of various designs, in sizes ranging from full-size sedans, to minivans, to SUVs.
Long ago, the traditional station wagon was the ultimate multipassenger vehicle. In the 1980s and ’90s, minivans as well as sports utility vehicles took center place as the preferred modes of transport for large families. The introduction of Chrysler’s PT Cruiser in 1999 signaled the arrival of the crossover. Today, nearly every car manufacturer has released its own version of this vehicle. List and described below are three such crossovers which were released in 2011 to huge public interest.
Chevrolet Impala
The Impala is a firmly established model in the United States. The car has been around us since the 1950s, taking many forms that have included a coupe, sedan, hardtop, convertible, and a station wagon. Chevrolet is frequently a perfect automotive company in times of financial hardship, and today is no different. They have cut themselves a niche as a producer of well-grounded, conservative family vehicles.
The 2011 Impala has some beautiful features, such as a spacious five-seat interior with optional front seat and ample leg room, a large trunk with 18 cubic feet area, standard ABS, traction control, stability control, front side impact airbags and also side curtain airbags. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grades the Impala at five stars.
Lincoln Town Car Sedan
Beautifully designed for large families, this is also the suitable vehicle for commercial taxi services. The unique L shape design provides considerable leg room for the rear seats.
The 2011 Lincoln Town Car also comes with heated rear seats, folding arm rests, standard ABS, traction control, front seat airbags, as well as a trunk with 21 cubic feet of cargo space.
Lexus RX 330
This is a high end crossover vehicle with enough cool features and impressive specifications to leave any driver with a smile on his face. The aggressive, angular exterior gives way to a plush and comfy interior. This isn’t your typical SUV, not perfect for hitting the rough roads, but it is wonderful for long distance driving and taking road trips with the family.
The Lexus RX 330′s numerous safety and convenience features includes leather seats, a navigation system with backup camera, 3,500 pounds of towing capacity, front and side curtain airbags, driver’s knees airbags, and also an on-board tire pressure monitor.
These three 6 passenger crossover SUVs are not the only ones available, just a representative sample of what the market offers. These cars might not give the adrenaline rush of rising speed that a more exotic sports car would, but they offer plenty of space for six full grown adults as well as luggage, and comfort and safety to spare.