The Chevy Equinox is classified in what some people want to call “plus-sized crossover, small SUV”. This basically means the Equinox is smaller than a full size SUV and larger than your standard crossover.

The much advertised feature of the Chevy Equinox is the rear seating and rear storage.  60/40-split rear seat that could be slid almost 8 inches front and rear. In the rear cargo section there is a self that increases storage options. This rear shelf can double as a picnic table.

Ever since 1900 the name Cadillac has long been associated with luxury, quality and status. Today the name Cadillac is the standard that all other luxury cars must measure up to if not exceed. This week in Auto Recon we are looking a Cadillac’s version of crossover vehicle.

Edmunds.com was some what neutral about the Cadillac SRX. This luxury crossover SUV needed a make over. The second version is a definite  improvement over the first. Sales on the original did not win the hearts of very many crossover buyers. The Cadillac SRX looked weak when compared to other crossover vehicles like the Lexus RX.

This week we are going to take a look at what is classified as a luxury car. I don’t want to be in the rut of just looking at inexpensive vehicles. This week we are going to look at a higher end station wagon or crossover; the Lexus RX.

If you don’t know already, it helps to be aware that Lexus is a division of Toyota car company.

The Lexus RX model first hit the streets in 1999. The Lexus RX 300 became a pioneer in what is now known as Crossover vehicles. This is the blending of attributes of a truck and a passenger car.

Saturn was first marketed as a “different kind of car company.” Operated somewhat independently from its parent company (General Motors). It had its own assembly plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Putting out unique models, along with a separate distribution network.

This week we are going to look at the Saturn Outlook. It is another one of those crossover vehicles that are a mixture of station wagon and SUV. The Outlook is related to other similar GM model, but the unique Saturn look and feel.

This week we are going to look at the Dodge Journey. The Journey is a crossover from the classic station wagon and SUV. 2010 is the only the second production year for the Dodge Journey.

I would normally wait until a car has been on the street a couple of years before writing an Auto Recon. However, because of the requests I have had about the Journey and the reputation of Dodge’s minivan fleet, I thought I would at least introduce it here.

The Ford Edge is another one of the motor vehicles that is half SUV and half sedan and half mini van. A three way halves? Well, a third of each, thus making it a true crossover. I should be nice The Ford Edge has only been around since 2007.

Most vehicles have a third-row seating, the Ford Edge opted to just have two. However, with just two row seating comes roomy second-row seat. The rear seats also recline. This is great for long trips.

You can also fold the rear seat forward (though not entirely flat) for increased cargo space. The Ford’s Edge storage capacity is less than other crossover class vehicles.