Trucks and SUV's

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Overview
Passenger Trucks and SUVs are passenger vehicles designed with a utility purpose. Typically their architecture, whether by size, chassis layout, cargo area, allow them to carry cargo or people. Trucks have open cargo beds that are structurally detached from the rest of the chassis, whereas SUV's are closed enclosed station-wagon like vehicles built on Truck frames. Typically, trucks and SUVs have "body on frame" architecture, where the body is separated from the frame, as opposed to unibody, where it is all once piece. The only exception to this trend are crossovers, truck or SUV-like vehicles built on car frames. This type of architecture is called "Unibody", where the body and the frame are one. Unibody structures are lighter, stiffer, and typically safer than "body on frame" designs due to crumple zones. "Body on frame" styles are usually more durable and easier to produce.



Truck Features and Specifications
Trucks and SUVs can be classified into four different general categories: Compact trucks are the most common, a smaller sized truck, typically utilizing a gasoline engine from a passenger car range
 * Compact
 * Full Size
 * Mid Size
 * Industrial

Full sized trucks are much larger, utilizing larger engines, but with the same architecture as Compact trucks. They are able to tow and carry in the bed a lot of weight, at least 1000lb. They are typically front-engine, four-wheel drive

Mid sized trucks are essentially a middle ground between compact and full sized trucks.

Industrial sized trucks are significantly different, typically weighing upwards of 5 tons. Many utilize diesel engines instead of petrol engines for their greater torque and fuel efficency. These trucks have a very distinct Cab (passenger compartment) and cargo area. They often have more than four wheels and two axles.