The very first SUVs were essentially just boxes on wheels made for hauling people and cargo around. But the growth of the crossover and SUV market has allowed automakers to branch out and get creative. Utility vehicles now come in all shapes and sizes, giving consumers a wide variety of choices ranging from mild and vanilla to wild and funky. Here are 16 crossovers and SUVs that feature convention-defying styling. Volvo’s smallest crossover is also its most heavily stylized, with cool design accents like small headlight clusters, a clamshell hood, and kinked rear quarter windows that give the illusion of a massive C-pillar. The XC40 injects a nice dose of youthfulness with its avant-garde exterior and it comes in colors that draw eyes to it the moment it drives by. Check the box for the optional black or white contrast roof on the R-Design and Momentum trims, respectively, for maximum curb appeal.
With a coupe-like silhouette on a high-riding SUV body, the X6 is the very definition of polarizing. But whether you love it or hate it, you have to admit its quirky design gives it an unmistakable appearance on the road. The term crossover has been stretched recently thanks to small utility vehicles that barely offer any ground clearance and only come in front-wheel drive. One such model is the Toyota C-HR, which has a low-slung body, angular front and rear fascias, and radically raked rear liftgate. One of only two SUVs available as a drop-top, the Range Rover Evoque Convertible lets you take in the sun while going off the beaten path. However, the lack of two doors and a hatch give it an awkward look with the roof up. Whether you have the fabric top in place or folded, the Evoque Convertible will turn heads for its novelty factor and unusual design. Among compact crossovers, the Kia Sportage is one of the most attention-grabbing. Its aggressive front fascia features high-mounted headlights reminiscent of Porsche SUVs, which lends it a look you might not expect from a mainstream utility vehicle.
Additionally, its short hood and bulbous body give it a stubbier appearance compared to its sleeker competitors. Following in the footsteps of rival BMW, Mercedes-Benz created the GLE Coupe for SUV customers who want a swoopy look at the expense of cargo volume. Opt for the AMG GLE 63 S, and you’ve got an SUV that’s high on sport, low on utility, and an expert at inducing head scratches in public. Fiat’s sole crossover is adorable and packed with personality. The retro-chic 500X is at its quirkiest in vibrant colors such as red, orange, yellow, and baby blue. The crossover’s round shape adds to its character, making it more distinct. The 500X takes the bubbly shape of the 500 city car and blows it up to cute ute proportions, proving that crossovers can be quirky and stylish, especially with an injection of Italian flair. The Jeep Wrangler is a legend when it comes to its off-road capability, and it looks very different from other SUVs on the road.
The only true body-on-frame SUV available as a convertible, the Wrangler is also available in a two-door configuration. The Hyundai Kona is the Korean automaker’s first subcompact crossover and it debuts the brand’s new design language for utility vehicles. Its body armor-like cladding, floating roof, and top-mounted LED daytime running lights give it a unique, yet polarizing look. Opt for the all-electric Kona EV and you get an even more extreme exterior design that deletes the gas version’s grille and body cladding. As the X3’s less practical sibling, the BMW X4 follows in the tracks of the larger X6 with a coupe-like roofline of its own. Unlike the first generation, which had a taller greenhouse, the latest X4 is swoopier thanks to a longer body and thus a longer, more gradual roof rake. To further distinguish the X4 from the more practical X3, BMW gave it the M Sport suspension as standard.
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