Sentences with phrase «of luxury compact crossovers»

The appeal of the luxury compact crossover is multifaceted, mixing a «go anywhere, do anything» attitude with comfort and inherent driveability.

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With the rise of the crossover SUV, the market for compact luxury sedans isn't what it once was.

Part of the team that helped bring the R35 Nissan GT - R to life, Ono - san was the driving force behind the exterior design of the Infiniti QX30, the luxury brand's newest compact crossover and one of our Four Seasons vehicles.

I'm a fan of premium compact crossovers — compelling, small packages in which carlike agility, luxury and cargo versatility unite.

The BMW X3 compact luxury crossover is available with a choice of turbocharged engines and comes standard with all - wheel drive.

Despite being one of the first compact luxury crossovers when it debuted in 2008, the Infiniti QX50 (née EX) never really caught on in the market and recorded a paltry 2,727 sales in 2014.

The Twitter Feed: BMW may have been first to the luxury compact crossover segment, but it'll take a full reboot of the X3 to remain competitive.

Mercedes - Benz made waves earlier this year with its low - cost CLA - Class, but the new 2015 Mercedes - Benz GLA - Class crossover may actually be more important given the state of the hot compact luxury crossover segment right now.

The 2018 Mercedes - Benz GLC is a superb premium compact crossover with a high - quality cabin, plenty of standard equipment and tempting options, along with a ride quality and driving experience that's wholly fitting for a luxury marque.

The smallest of the Mercedes - Benz utility vehicles, the Mercedes - Benz GLA - Class competes in the rapidly growing compact luxury crossover segment.

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

A true longitudinally mounted turbocharged inline four - cylinder is the hallmark of the modern compact luxury sedan, and the IS finally boasts one to compete with the Germans, courtesy of the NX 200t crossover.

The X3 is one of the quickest and most nimble - handling of the compact luxury - brand crossovers; yet it's also one of the most fuel - efficient in four - cylinder xDrive28i form.

The projected resale value of these three compact luxury crossovers in 2022, after being driven an average of 20,000 km / year, is $ 14,070 for the Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI Progressiv, $ 14,330 for the QX30 AWD and $ 16,855 for the Lexus NX 200t AWD.

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.

With the RX, Lexus essentially invented the luxury crossover segment, and when it came time to enter compact area of the segment, Lexus again wanted to set the bar.

There's a hatchback - size 20.3 cubic feet of space behind the rear seatbacks (19.4 cubes for the two - door), and the maximum volume of 51 cubic feet (47.6 for the two - door) with the rear seats folded is at the bottom of the compact luxury crossover SUV class.

Entry - level and luxury automakers alike have realized the ever - growing popularity of the crossover, more specifically, compact crossovers.

The rapidly growing popularity of compact crossovers in the luxury car realm makes both these models among the most highly anticipated of the year.

The Acura RDX has been recently redesigned, giving the entry - level compact luxury crossover a fresh look and access to a new platform that is lighter than that of the previous...

RDX has copious cargo capacity at 76.9 cubic feet, making it one of the most capable compact luxury crossovers.

Additionally, two Lincoln - badged vehicles — the MKS FWD sedan, and the MKC Premiere FWD crossover — won in the fleet categories of «best premium luxury large sedan,» and «best luxury compact SUV / crossover,» respectively.

Although the luxury automakers» models have their charms, some of the biggest advances in technology today are happening in the compact crossover segment.

From humble beginnings springs a surprisingly agreeable compact luxury crossover in the form of the 2017 Lincoln MKC.

«The QX50 was one of the first luxury compact crossovers, foreshadowing one of the hottest segments in the auto industry right now.

The combination of performance, luxury and utility have proven to be a winning recipe, especially in recent years with the rapid growth of the compact luxury crossover class.

Available in either 240 hp 2.0 - liter or 285 hp 2.3 - liter versions mated to a 6 - speed transmission the MKC compact luxury crossover offers a lot of SUV for the money.

As a result, this RDX is quieter, more refined and more comfortable, and rather than being one of the edgier compact crossovers it's now a somewhat smaller but still refined alternative to mid-size luxury models like the Lexus RX or Cadillac SRX.

The all - new compact crossover will be the fifth member of the brand's extensive lineup of luxury utility vehicles.

It has a lot going for it that makes it a better choice than competing compact luxury crossovers, but even though you may know you want an Audi Q3, you'll still have to decide which of the two trim packages you like best.

The 2018 Audi Q3 Premium is a compact luxury crossover sold in your choice of nine exterior paint colors, three interior leather colors, three wheel designs, and micrometallic or aluminum satellite inlays, depending on optional feature combinations.

So do you take the German or Japanese version of this compact near - luxury crossover?

The Audi Q5 is a compact luxury crossover, and one of the brand's best sellers.

Critical Knowledge: 2010 MDX: Acura's midsize luxury SUV gets a mid-life makeover with minor styling modifications, a new transmission, revised suspension, and a bunch of new technology.2010 RDX: This turbocharged compact crossover SUV has revised styling, added standard equipment, upgraded technology features, and a new front - wheel - drive model with a lower price tag and better fuel economy.2010 RL: Other than a color shuffle, the Acura RL carries over without change after a significant freshening in 2009.

It hits right in the bullseye of the compact luxury crossover market and does so with a compelling performance argument and a fantastic looking interior.

The 2018 BMW X1 offers a delightful blend of exceptional performance, impressive utility and interior refinement and comfort, making it an outstanding choice for the compact luxury crossover SUV segment.

Why it Matters: Another entry straight at the heart of the compact luxury crossover market.

Acura unveiled three new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show, including a concept version of the ILX hybrid luxury compact sedan (which will offer Acura's first production hybrid as a model version); the NSX Concept, which presages the direction for Acura's next - generation supercar; and a prototype of the 2013 RDX crossover sport utility vehicle.

The smaller sibling to the Escalade and XT5, the XT4 crossover aims to bring some of the presence — and American luxury — of its bigger siblings into the compact SUV segment.

Despite the popularity of compact crossovers, there's a big market for big luxury SUVs.

The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan is another compact five - passenger AWD crossover, and one that's aimed at buyers looking for a premium feel without having to spend luxury - levels of cash.

The handsome compact luxury crossover hybrid uses a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder engine combined with a pair of electric motors for a system output of 194 horsepower.

Jaguar introduced the F - Pace compact luxury crossover back in 2015 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, eventually bringing it stateside in May of 2016.

Following recent launches of its stunning new LC flagship coupe, LS flagship sedan and three - row RX luxury utility vehicle, Lexus is opening a new gateway into the brand with the UX, its first - ever compact luxury crossover.

GENEVA, March 6, 2018 — Following recent launches of its stunning new LC flagship coupe, LS flagship sedan and three - row RX luxury utility vehicle, Lexus is opening a new gateway into the brand with the UX, its first - ever compact luxury crossover.

Seventeen mainstream compact crossovers generated 2.84 million sales last year (of 17 million vehicles sold) and luxury compacts added another 400,000, led by the Lexus NX that is the RAV» 4 upscale sibling.

Source: Lexus Press Release is on Page 2 All - New Lexus UX Crossover Makes Its World Debut in Geneva The first - ever Lexus compact luxury crossover Bold «Urban Explorer» design First Lexus built on the new GA — C global platform UX 200 features all - new 2.0 - liter engine coupled with Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission UX 250h combines new gas engine with 4th generation hybrid system GENEVA, March 6, 2018 — Following recent launches of its stunning new LC flagship coupe, LS flagship sedan and three - row RX luxury utility vehicle, Lexus is opening a new gateway into the brand with the UX, its first - ever compact luxury cCrossover Makes Its World Debut in Geneva The first - ever Lexus compact luxury crossover Bold «Urban Explorer» design First Lexus built on the new GA — C global platform UX 200 features all - new 2.0 - liter engine coupled with Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission UX 250h combines new gas engine with 4th generation hybrid system GENEVA, March 6, 2018 — Following recent launches of its stunning new LC flagship coupe, LS flagship sedan and three - row RX luxury utility vehicle, Lexus is opening a new gateway into the brand with the UX, its first - ever compact luxury ccrossover Bold «Urban Explorer» design First Lexus built on the new GA — C global platform UX 200 features all - new 2.0 - liter engine coupled with Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission UX 250h combines new gas engine with 4th generation hybrid system GENEVA, March 6, 2018 — Following recent launches of its stunning new LC flagship coupe, LS flagship sedan and three - row RX luxury utility vehicle, Lexus is opening a new gateway into the brand with the UX, its first - ever compact luxury crossovercrossover.

The premium compact crossover market where the BMW X3, Lexus NX200t, Audi Q5, and the all - new Mercedes GLC - Class temp affluent buyers is now one of the largest segments of the luxury market.

The Land Rover Discovery Sport distinguishes itself from other luxury compact crossovers by offering lots of room for back seat passengers and for cargo.

The 2017 Lincoln MKC combines luxury, looks and performance in a compact - crossover SUV worthy of the Lincoln name.