agreed. why not make it with high profile tires to match the crossover look? it would likely result in a better ride, but compromise handling a bit.

forrest made the car sound interesting:

 

i don't think so... the floating roof design typically has a black horizontal piece separating the roof from the side body.

 

So if there's a piece separating the roof of a non-black color (say, maybe, silver), then...it's not "floating"? Why's it have to be black?
I understood a "floating" roof to be when there is a design separation between the roof and pillar, where they are not continuous. Which is the case no matter what offsetting color the separation is.

 

Not as I understand it. As bitkauna mentioned, a "floating roof" gives the impression of an open space between the rear part of the roof and the C-pillar. That is usually accomolished by a blackout section, not a chrome strip or body color like on the Encore GX.

Although there may (?) have been earlier ones that I just forgot, the earliest true "floating" roof design, with a blackout, that I can recall was the 3rd-Generation Nissan Murano, which debuted in 2014 for the 2015 model year.

 

To my eye, I see an area giving the impression of an open space between the roof and C-pillar on the Encore GX, but using a more upscale material rather than just black. But what do I know?

 

i guess it's debatable but the buick has an upsweeping side beltline that visually continue into the roof and rear spoiler.

the kicks does that too but has a MUCH thicker/wider horizontal black piece separating 'roof' from side.