Sentences with phrase «as the crossover segment»

As the crossover segment continues to grow, Lexus is considering adding a three - row model, joining the RX (pictured above) which is currently the only CUV in the Japanese automaker's lineup.

It will be a very crucial product for Datsun India, as the crossover segment in the country is growing rampantly and being a Datsun, it will have an aggressive pricing.

Not exact matches

The timing for the Lincoln MKC, the first addition to the brand's lineup in years, seems very lucky, as it enters the white - hot premium compact crossover segment.

It's quite remarkable how, in the short span of a few years, the compact - crossover segment has blossomed from a handful of vehicles to a category nearly as dense as the mid-size-sedan field.

So Mazda watched enviously as the small - crossover segment grew, dominated by the Escape and the Honda CR - V and the Toyota RAV4.

Infiniti sees this «premium compact» space as one of the fastest - growing segments globally, and hopes the Q30 — and the forthcoming QX30 crossover version — will usher a new wave of young customers into its showrooms.

There is a niche for a rowdy and sporty small crossover, as the Nissan Juke has proven, but Acura had no business messing around in what is now a bread - and - butter segment for premium brands.

Aside from a head - on collision with a deer, we encountered no real issues with the vehicle and lauded Mazda's initial entry into the hot midsize crossover segment as a revelation in terms of driving enjoyment.

At 40 grand as equipped, the RDX seems like a relative bargain in the premium small crossover segment, if indeed you consider Acura to be a premium brand.

While Mazda will have a tough job ahead of it turning the heads of customers shopping for luxury vehicles in the three - row crossover segment, it's now not out of the realm for them to seriously consider the CX - 9 as viable option.

Corolla and Civic owners are likely to choose from the emerging crop of B - segment crossovers, tall hatchbacks really, such as the Chevrolet Trax or Mazda CX - 3.

We even think it's the most appealing of the growing subcompact crossover segment that includes such standouts as the rugged Jeep Renegade and funky Nissan Juke.

We hope it's a harbinger of things to come, as an ounce of the passion that went into the Juke could do wonders to make the Nissan lineup — and the entire crossover segment — more exciting.

Any five - seat crossover bigger than the Tiguan could compete with midsize, two - row crossovers like the Nissan Murano and Ford Edge, while the standard - wheelbase Tiguan would continue as a player in the popular compact crossover segment with the Honda CR - V and Ford Escape.

But Fiat is looking for its new 500X to stand out in the growing compact crossover segment with its distinctive brand of Italian personality as well as two engine options and all - wheel drive.

Just as last year's new Malibu showed that Chevrolet could finally field a no - excuses sedan, the 2010 Equinox makes an equally strong case in the all - important crossover segment.

Renault's Clio competes in a tough sector of the market, currently diversifying away from just standard B - segment hatches to incorporate small SUVs and crossovers — such as the Clio's sibling, the Captur.

Although not as agile as some compact crossovers including the Mazda CX - 5, and it offers a 7 - inch touchscreen instead of an 8 - inch unit like many competitors, the CR - V is an all - around top performer in its segment.

As to the van segment, Libby said the group has declined because many buyers switched to crossovers.

It's more similar than different from compact crossovers such as the Chevy Equinox, Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue, Honda CR - V and other contenders in America's hottest segment.

It may not be as powerful as other crossovers on the list, with a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder engine providing 187 hp and 186 lb - ft of torque, but the CX - 5 is basically the sports car of the compact crossover segment in this price bracket thanks to great steering and handling.

And as for the rest of the compact luxury crossover segment, here's fair warning: BMW's gunning for you.

The segment, as such, isn't exactly the hottest one in India in terms of actual sales, but the demand for SUVs / crossovers is at an all - time high.

2018 Acura RDX: The 2018 Acura RDX belongs in the compact crossover SUV segment, competing with vehicles such as the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Lexus NX and Lincoln MKC.

Still, with the crossover segment booming as buyers flock to car - like SUVs, the light - duty truck market seems more willing than ever to hear the Ridgeline out.

The compact luxury crossover segment is particularly buoyant and very competitive, and it is here we find the Mercedes - Benz GLC 300, introduced in late 2015 as a replacement for the stylish and popular GLK.

The sleek exterior is almost the same as on the concept, and it fits perfectly in a compact crossover segment.

The first model is presented in 2006 as a 2007 model, and from that period the Ford Edge became an important player in Ford «s midsize crossover SUV segment.

We can see this as the supremacy of the mid-size class in the crossover segment.

Like its current sibling, it belongs in the compact crossover SUV segment and will compete with vehicles such as the Audi Q5, BMW X3, and Lexus NX.

As we mentioned in our last week's Face - off Friday, the compact crossover segment keeps heating up with new additions every year and luxury automakers seem to be taking advantage in hopes to grab a piece of the pie.

As the luxury compact crossover segment continues to grow, more drivers will be comparing the 2015 Mercedes - Benz GLA vs. Lexus NX 200t.

I am comfortable recommending the new X1 to people in the market for a premium small, not - quite - a-wagon crossover, though, which is much more than I could say about the first - gen take — and that's meant as a genuine compliment coming from someone who has a blind spot big enough to just about hide this entire segment.

When we first drove the redesigned Rogue in 2013, the crossover segment burner was on high, becoming just as competitive as the midsize sedan segment.

It's a monumental moment in Toyota history as the debut of the all - new 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid marks the creation of a much - needed niche in the compact crossover segment.

«The crossover segment has evolved and we believe the all - new 2016 Honda HR - V launching later this spring will create new value for crossover shoppers and play a more significant role as a gateway model for the Honda brand to drive light truck sales growth,» Mendel said.

If you take a visual survey of the midsize crossover segment, it isn't difficult to peg the Nissan Murano as the standout.

At any rate, crossover shoppers can look forward to an all - new Ford Explorer and the first - ever Ford Explorer ST debuting before 2020, as Ford increases its focus on the truck and utility segments over the coming years.

The old model, sold as a compact crossover will stay on for a bit longer as the S - Cross is slightly larger and has moved to higher segment, in terms of positioning.

Nissan pioneered the idea of the compact crossover, and this is reflected in the enormous popularity of Qashqai and Juke and the resulting growth of the market segment as other manufacturers play catch - up.»

As crossovers continue to overtake the industry, automakers are now trying to find new niche segments for even more crossovers.

Hyundai is slightly lacking when it comes to its crossover and SUV roster, which puts a lot of pressure on the Santa Fe to scoop up as many sales as possible in this increasingly popular segment.

The Equinox has gained a reputation as one of the better performing non-hybrid crossovers in its segment.

Crossovers, in general, seem to be taking over the world, and the subcompact crossover segment is heating up as well with newcomers like the Honda HR - V and the Jeep Renegade.

The 2018 Toyota C - HR is a new vehicle, and it has already rewritten the rules for the compact crossover segment by delivering state - of - the - art technology as standard.

The midsize sedan segment as a whole is rapidly and consistently losing ground to crossovers and SUVs.

Whether delivering groundbreaking driver - assistance technology as standard or using the most sophisticated materials, the Toyota C - HR safety features take the crossover segment to bold new heights.

As the newest member of the Porsche family, this crossover announces Porscheâ $ ™ s entry in the compact SUV segment.

As an all - new model that has revolutionized the compact crossover segment, not much else compares to the 2018 Toyota C - HR — it's a vehicle that demands a test drive.

First shown as a thinly disguised concept at this year's Geneva Motor Show and sitting underneath the recently refreshed QX50, the all - new 2017 Infiniti QX30 is the brand's first attempt at the growing compact crossover segment, already crowded with vehicles like the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and the vehicle the QX30 is based upon, the Mercedes - Benz GLA - Class.