1. A method for classifying a target vehicle using a sensor system located within a host vehicle, the method comprising: acquiring target vehicle data points using at least a first sensor and a second sensor, the first sensor acquiring the target vehicle data points associated with at least an upper portion of the target vehicle, and the second sensor acquiring the target vehicle data points associated with at least a lower portion of the target vehicle; calculating a delta distance between the location of the upper portion and the lower portion based upon the acquired target vehicle data points, wherein the delta distance is compared against a first target vehicle threshold value in order to determine a first target vehicle classification value; and classifying the target vehicle using the first target vehicle classification value.