The XC40 looks noticeably more funky and youthful than its larger
SUV stablemates - but despite the switch of platform, a lot of the car's mechanical ethos remains the same.
We suspect many will choose to spend a little more for the A5's high - riding
SUV stablemate, the Audi Q5, or its BMW X3 or Land Rover Discovery Sport rivals for their family - car needs.
Not exact matches
These days, many would - be buyers of this kind of car are tempted into compact, fuel - efficient
SUVs like the Octavia's Karoq
stablemate.
GLA - Class represents an affordable entry into the Mercedes - Benz luxury
suv experience, sharing the high - quality build and solid driving characteristics of its larger, more expensive
stablemates.
With the updated exterior styling, the Mazda6 family car also has closer visual ties with its
stablemates, such as
SUVs like the CX - 5 and CX - 9.
It's that boxy look that will also distinguish the Suzuki
SUV from its
stablemate the S - Cross, which shares its platform with the Vitara, but is focused more on mini people mover - style roominess and packaging.
However, its LR4
stablemate has a similarly high degree of classiness, incredible off - road talents and ample space for our requisite septet — despite being categorized as a midsize
SUV.
Chevrolet, GMC and Ford had three - row
SUVs in the traditional body - on - frame category, but Dodge had a hole in its lineup after it jettisoned the original body - on - frame Durango in 2009, and its short - lived Chrysler Aspen
stablemate.
To start with the go - fast
SUV sits 30 mm lower than its lesser Q5
stablemates and rides on standard 20 ″ alloys.