Launched in 1995 for the 1996 model year, the SLX was aimed at
the midsize crossover market, which was picking up speed thanks to models like the Chevrolet Blazer and Ford Bronco II in the late 1980s and the Ford Explorer in the early 1990s.
The midsize crossover market is growing so big and profitable that Jaguar can no longer leave it entirely to its cousins at Land Rover.
While the struggling Japanese automaker has stopped selling midsize sedans, and has a questionable future with compact sedans, the company has found some success in the hot compact and
midsize crossover market, with plans to expand on it.
Not exact matches
«We see from predictions that one of the biggest growth areas in the
market in the next five or six years are
midsize crossover SUVs,» said Mark Gillies, spokesman for Volkswagen of America.
The
midsize three - row
crossover is based on the global Ford Ranger pickup, and will be sold in
markets outside of North America.
But the 2015 Subaru Outback is more than ever what the
market wants: a comfortable, nondescript
midsize crossover that can take you to unbelievable places.
VW officials claim the CrossBlue, a three - row
crossover, is merely a concept that «gauges customer reaction» to the design, but it's hard to imagine Volkswagen isn't already well on its way to launching a production version here in the U.S. Medium - large, three - row
crossovers are as important in this
market as
midsize sedans, and given Volkswagen's quest to increase its grasp of the North American automotive
market, a vehicle like the CrossBlue would be just the ticket towards achieving those goals.
Marketing manager Jacques Brent drummed home the notion that technology has always been a key factor for buyers in the
midsize crossover segment.
And
midsize luxury
crossovers are the hottest part of the
market.
The small to
midsize SUV and
crossover market is crammed full with excellent vehicles all vying for a piece of the action.
The ninth generation Accord was tasked with fighting for
market share as
crossovers began to supplant
midsize / large sedans as the family vehicle in America.
While it doesn't try to compete with some of the more athletically tuned
midsize crossovers on the
market, it provides a solid, reassuring drive.
Another well - deserved recognition for a Baker Buick GMC Cadillac vehicle: the Buick Enclave was just named the top
midsize crossover in this year's Initial Quality Study by
market research firm J.D. Power and Associates.
All that, plus refinement and cool tech features should also attract owners of
crossover SUVs who may have left the
midsize truck
market when it became stagnant.
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is an all - new entry into the crowded
midsize crossover SUV
market.
The Velar is built on the same
midsize aluminum platform as Jaguar's F - Pace
crossover and starts at 44,830 pounds ($ 55,700) in its home
market.
Nissan plans a global
marketing push for the
midsize sporty
crossover for 2015, with one of its U.S. factories tooling up to export the latest Murano to
markets around the world.
The three - row
crossover was redesigned completely for the 2016 model year, and according to Jeff Conrad, senior Vice President at Honda, «no other
midsize mainstream SUV on the
market today can match the...
The subcompact
crossover is, like the
midsize sedan and the standard - issue two - row compact
crossover before it, well on its way to becoming a commoditized fixture of the mass -
market automotive landscape.
Since the Edge first hit the
market in 2006, it has remained the sales leader in the rapidly growing and increasingly competitive
midsize -
crossover segment.
Buyers often trade a full - size sedan for a
midsize SUV, or a
midsize sedan for a compact
crossover that represents the hottest
market segment now, with vehicles such as Toyota RAV4, Honda CR - V, and Mazda CX - 5.
The Kia Sorento is a
midsize crossover SUV that is available with three rows of seating, which accommodates up to seven passengers and helps make this SUV one of the best values on the
market.
GM's lesser luxury brand is expected to showcase the U.S. version of the
midsize Envision
crossover that already debuted in China, Buick's largest single
market according to a report by Automotive News.
If you're looking for a new
midsize crossover with one of the best resale values on the
market, the 2016 Toyota Highlander is a great bet.
If you are in the
market for a
midsize crossover, you should definitely give the Edge a long, hard look.
«Acadia takes GMC's proven SUV experience to the heart of the
midsize crossover segment with a compelling package of great design, the latest technologies and the brand's signature capability,» said Duncan Aldred, vice president of GMC Sales and
Marketing.
Mitsubishi, which is regarded as one of the most affordable brands on the
market, will soon be offering its
midsize Outlander
crossover in a plug - in hybrid format!