The new styling is a significant departure from the previous - generation car as well
as competitors in the segment, which look relatively understated in comparison.
What was vaguely annoying on the passenger's side combines with the nicely - weighted steering to deliver far more feedback than
many competitors in this segment.
Newly introduced for its fifth iteration, the CR - V faces stiff competition from a host
of competitors in a segment which has grown by close to 20 per cent so far this year.
However, Ford will need to prove that this revival is more than just a good - looking throwback - it'll need to come with the performance, and more importantly, the reliability, to hang with a range of
solid competitors in the segment (most notably, TopSpeed's Performance Car of the Year, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06).
It's no direct rival for Ford's Escape (formally Kuga) or the Hyundai Tucson, but it's ahead of most other
competitors in its segment for on - road manners.
Utility and function was not challenged by the
few competitors in the segment, as the towing, payload, and snow plowing capacity of the Power Wagon equipped with «Dana 60» eight - lug axles was the «King of Durability.»
Although Holden wouldn't speculate
on competitors in this segment, it's quite clear that one of the main — if not only competitors — is the Chrysler 300C wagon.
With the recent resurgence of affordable, rear - wheel - drive models, including the Subaru BRZ and Mazda MX - 5 Miata, we'd love to see Nissan launch a
fresh competitor in the segment.
This one - two punch of Versa Note and Versa has been rewarded in the marketplace, where the combination has maintained the highest sales among
competitors in segment year - after - year.
The second generation Ford EcoSport was first showcased as a concept at the 2012 Auto Expo and then it was launched in mid-2015 where it directly stood against the Renault Duster which was the
only competitor in the segment.
The result is a car with more passenger room than the other
top competitors in the segment — Camry, Altima, and Fusion — especially in the back seats.
The steering's electric feel persists on this generation, too, so you'll have to skip the sporty driving part here: the new Megane is no match for
sportier competitors in its segment.
The Ford Fusion is a
fine competitor in this segment, however, this mid-cycle update came late in the game, and the car itself is a little dated inside and out.
Although Toyota isn't revealing much about the next - generation Highlander, which will make its world debut in New York, the midsize crossover SUV is expected to be a
major competitor in the segment.
-- The new Prius gets an updated Hybrid Synergy Drive system — The vehicle will cost in the whereabouts of Rs. 40 lakhs — The Prius has no real competitor in its segment
It lacks, however, some of the offerings from
other competitors in the segment that come with adjustable matrix LED headlights, ventilated seats or more advanced driving assistance systems for roughly the same price.
Competitors in this segment (think of them as subcompacts with better glutes and abs) include the Honda HR - V, Jeep Renegade, FIAT 500X, Nissan Juke and MINI Countryman.
The 3 will still appeal to enthusiasts because of its fun - to - drive factor, but it will most likely lag behind the more comprehensively updated newer offerings from nearly
every competitor in the segment.
The Optima has been booking big year - over-year gains each month this year, while other
competitors in the segment are struggling to match 2011 results as fresh entries keep hitting the market.