Most crossovers are classified by the EPA as SUVs and are indeed subject to the same mileage standards and testing as are cars, SUVs and trucks. If you keep up at least minimally on automotive news, you’ve probably heard there are new mileage testing procedures for 2008. And if you haven’t heard, well … hey — there are new mileage testing procedures for 2008!
With the exception of large trucks and vans with gross vehicle weight ratings of more than 8,500 pounds, all 2008-model-year vehicles — including crossovers, cars, trucks and SUVS — will be tested with these new procedures to give more realistic mileage numbers. Just like the previous testing procedures, vehicles with ratings over 8,500 pounds — including heavy duty SUVs, trucks and vans like the Ford Excursion or Dodge Ram 2500 — are exempt from testing.
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