That’s why crossovers tend to be smaller than SUVs—cars are smaller than trucks, so you can do that math. What’s more interesting, though, is that automakers will often refer to their crossovers as “compact SUVs” or even “subcompact SUVs” for better marketing.

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How powerful are Corvette crossovers?

If the idea of turning one of America’s most iconic sports cars into a family hauler gives you nightmares, let us put you at ease with visions of the Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne. In fact, in terms of power, GM vice chairman Bob Lutz says his ideal Corvette crossover will be “Porsche Cayenne-like, only much better, and a little bigger.”

Color us intrigued. Perhaps the Hummer EV Edition 1 powertrain could be a contender with its monumental 11,500 lb-ft of torque and up to 1,000 horses?

Obviously, we don’t know at this point just how powerful the Corvette crossover might be, but if we look at a cross-section of the competition, we can get an idea, right?

Let’s look at a few potential rivals for the Corvette crossover:

Model	Horsepower	Torque	Towing capacity
Porsche Cayenne	355 to 460	332 to 457	up to 7,700 lbs
Genesis GV80	300 to 375	311 to 391 lb-ft	up to 6,000 lbs
BMW X5	334 to 600	330 to 553 lb-ft	up to 6,600 lbs
Volvo XC90	250 to 316	250 to 295 lb-ft	up to 4,000 lbs
Audi Q7	248 to 335	273 to 369 lb-ft	up to 7,700 lbs
Acura MDX	290 to 355	267 to 354 lb-ft	up to 5,000 lbs
Mercedes GLE-Class	255 to 483	273 to 516 lb-ft	up to 7,700 lbs

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Are Corvette crossovers good on gas?

Corvettes aren’t known for their great gas mileage. That said, if the rumors are true, the Corvette crossover will be electric, so fuel economy won’t even be a thing. But just for giggles, let’s take a look at what the competition will have to offer by way of fuel economy so we can get a better idea of the field we’ll be playing on.

Model	City	Highway	Combined
Porsche Cayenne	15 to 16 mpg	19 to 22 mpg	17 to 18 mpg
Genesis GV80	18 to 21 mpg	23 to 25 mpg	20 to 22 mpg
BMW X5	21 to 23 mpg	26 to 29 mpg	23 to 25 mpg
Volvo XC90	19 to 21 mpg	27 tp 30 mpg	22 to 25 mpg
Audi Q7	18 to 20 mpg	23 to 25 mpg	20 to 22 mpg
Acura MDX	17 to 19 mpg	21 to 25 mpg	19 to 21 mpg
Mercedes GLE-Class	17 to 19	22 to 27	19 to 22

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Are Corvette crossovers safe?

Generally speaking, higher-end luxury sedans and sports cars often hit the dealer lot with no publicly-available crash test information. The expense is just too great for the two key independent reporting agencies in the U.S.—The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)—to warrant the expense necessary to test every vehicle. For example, no Porsche has ever been tested by either of these agencies, and no ‘Vettes have been tested in over a decade.

But worry not! To be certified for sale, all car models have to meet minimum federal public safety standards through internal crash testing. Also, a few of the Corvette crossover’s potential rivals have reached enough sales volume to warrant testing. Let’s take a look at how they rate.

Model	NHTSA rating	IIHS rating	Recalls
Porsche Cayenne	Not rated	Not rated	1
Genesis GV80	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
BMW X5	4 stars	Good (Top Safety Pick)	1
Volvo XC90	5 stars	Good (Top Safety Pick+)	0
Audi Q7	not rated	Good	1
Acura MDX	5 stars	Good (Top Safety Pick+)	0
Mercedes GLE-Class	Not rated	Good (Top Safety Pick+)	0

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Are Corvette crossovers reliable?

One can only assume that if a Corvette crossover’s potential reliability would be comparable to that of the original, right? So let’s see how the Corvette rates in terms of reliability.

RepairPal

gives the Corvette a 3.0/5.0 for reliability, which isn’t great, but it’s also not terrible. RepairPal gives their ratings based on the severity, frequency, and cost of a given model’s repairs. Corvettes rank somewhat poorly because severity and cost of repairs is high, but the frequency is very low. In fact, the average annual cost for repairs on a Corvette is only $737, which is only slightly above average both for its segment and for vehicles on average.

Reliability isn’t only about repairs, though, and that’s why J.D. Power includes factors like driving experience, resale value, and even dealership experience alongside quality and reliability in their ratings. Based on these factors, the Corvette tied with The Porsche 718 for the

Best Premium Sporty Car of 2022

Key Takeaway Corvettes rarely need repairs, but when they do, those repairs tend to be expensive.

When can I buy a Corvette crossover?

Rumor has it we could see the Corvette crossover hitting the streets as soon as 2025.

The best way to save money on Corvette insurance

A Corvette crossover may only be the stuff of legend and fairy tales, but whether you’re driving a crossover or a classic ‘Vette right now, you need to be sure you’ve got it covered with solid, reliable car insurance. The insurance experts at

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