«Consumers have indicated a strong shift in their preferences towards crossover segments, especially in the new subcompact crossover segment which is one of the fastest growing segments in Canada this year and is far outpacing the market.» (autofocus.ca)
The growing class of subcompact crossover SUVs includes mainstream vehicles such as the Rogue Sport, Honda HR - V, Buick Encore, and Mazda CX - 3; small off - and - on - roaders such as the Jeep Renegade (responsible for much of the 25 percent run - up in segment sales last year); and boxy successors to the Scion xB such as the Kia Soul. (extremetech.com)
The Trax enters the burgeoning market of subcompact crossovers with a lower base price and the same 138 - hp, 1.4 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder offered in the Encore and the closely related Chevrolet Sonic. (automobilemag.com)