Sentences with phrase «of midsize vehicles»

That's the word from Toyota Europe President and CEO Johan van Zyl, who says that the Avensis» future is «under discussion» as sales of midsize vehicles continue to dwindle.

Not exact matches

«The bottom line is that Volvo has really bolstered its position in the midsize - crossover segment and now has a lineup of vehicles that can match up segment by segment with everything in the luxury realm,» Matt wrote in his review.

Sales of light - duty trucks — which include small, midsize, large, and luxury SUVs — accounted for nearly 10.9 million of the 17.2 million vehicles sold in the US last year.

«Those three vehicles — the Camry, the Accord and the Altima — have been at the top of the midsize segment for a while,» said Tom Libby, automotive analyst at market - research firm IHS Markit.

Unfortunately, this simple measure would score 88 percent of all vehicles between a B and a C. «You need sufficient resolution to allow customers who say «I want a minivan» or «I want a midsize SUV» to meaningfully cross-shop vehicles that are similar,» says John M. DeCicco, a senior lecturer at the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment.

One specific program that Ito wants to see fast - tracked is the development of a new hybrid system for midsize and larger vehicles, which uses two electric motors instead of the single motor presently used.

Of course, big pickup trucks, especially GMC Sierra Denalis and Ford Raptors are «lifestyle» vehicles, too, though they typically sticker for at least twice the price of the $ 30,000 midsize trucks that attract first - time buyerOf course, big pickup trucks, especially GMC Sierra Denalis and Ford Raptors are «lifestyle» vehicles, too, though they typically sticker for at least twice the price of the $ 30,000 midsize trucks that attract first - time buyerof the $ 30,000 midsize trucks that attract first - time buyers.

The Toyota Highlander is essentially the Toyota Camry of the midsize SUV world: it's a perfectly good vehicle that is often maligned due a percieved lack of specialness.

At the reveal of the 2015 GMC Canyon midsize pickup, newly - minted General Motors CEO Mary Barra reiterated the company's plan to make «every GM vehicle the best in its segment.»

Neither the original plan nor Wednesday's update was specific about the exact years of each new Alfa model's rollout, except for a midsize utility vehicle now planned for this year or next year (it's listed as «2016/17»).

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.

''... Under the average U.S. electricity grid mix, we found that producing a midsize, midrange (84 miles per charge) BEV typically adds a little over 1 ton of emissions to the total manufacturing emissions, resulting in 15 percent greater emissions than in manufacturing a similar gasoline vehicle.

And as the crossover / utility vehicles and midsize sedans that the rest of the auto - consuming world prefers continue to evolve toward autonomy, a stick shift is the one major piece that's missing from the near - perfect modern automotive anachronism, the Alfa Romeo 4C.

Among the anticipated bright spots are the ongoing launches of the all - new Fiat Panda subcompact cross / utility vehicle and the Fiat Freemont midsize CUV, which shares a platform with the Dodge Journey.

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.

Buick might have been just as well off with a compact crossover in a more conventional size, yet the petite Encore seems just as capable of fulfilling its duties as a midsize vehicle.

Demand for the popular Porsche Macan midsize luxury crossover has exceeded the number of vehicles allocated to the U.S., leaving dealers scrambling for enough cars to sell to eager customers.

From distinctively - styled midsize sedans, offering an unmatched combination of power, technology and safety on the road, to versatile utility vehicles and tough, durable trucks, Ford's product development team delivers the balanced range of world - class vehicles that our customers want and value.

The small to midsize SUV and crossover market is crammed full with excellent vehicles all vying for a piece of the action.

In 1998, the Accord became the first automobile to meet California's Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle standards, ushering in a new class of efficient, midsize cars.

The Chevrolet Traverse received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among Midsize SUVs in the LO.

KMA offers a complete line of vehicles, including the rear - drive K900 flagship sedan ** Cadenza premium sedan, Sorento CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Soul Electric Vehicle ***, Sportage compact CUV, Optima midsize sedan, Optima Hybrid, the Forte compact sedan, Forte5 and Forte Koup, Rio and Rio 5 - door subcompacts and the Sedona midsize multi-purpose vehicle, through a network of more than 765 dealers across the United vehicle, Soul Electric Vehicle ***, Sportage compact CUV, Optima midsize sedan, Optima Hybrid, the Forte compact sedan, Forte5 and Forte Koup, Rio and Rio 5 - door subcompacts and the Sedona midsize multi-purpose vehicle, through a network of more than 765 dealers across the United Vehicle ***, Sportage compact CUV, Optima midsize sedan, Optima Hybrid, the Forte compact sedan, Forte5 and Forte Koup, Rio and Rio 5 - door subcompacts and the Sedona midsize multi-purpose vehicle, through a network of more than 765 dealers across the United vehicle, through a network of more than 765 dealers across the United States.

The Chevrolet Malibu received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among Midsize Cars in the 10.

TSS will be offered in the form of two packages: Toyota Safety Sense ™ C (TSS - C) 9 for compact vehicles and Toyota Safety Sense ™ P (TSS - P) 9 for midsize and large vehicles.

With the introduction of the Land Rover Discovery in 1989, the British Company was able to capture one of the market share that at the time was controlled largely by Japanese midsize utility vehicles.

The Land Rover LR3s first incarnation was as the Land Rover Discovery, the first midsize SUV from the company that produced the Land Rover series of off - road capable vehicles.

Introduced in 1998 with the AS200 (Chassis code GXE10) and RS200 (chassis code SXE10) sedans, the compact vehicle was produced using a shortened, front - engine, rear - wheel - drive midsize platform, [9] allowing Japanese buyers to take advantage of tax savings imposed by Japanese government regulations concerning vehicle exterior dimensions and engine displacement, and adapted parts from the larger second - generation Aristo / GS.

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The midsize sedan also offers two engine options and much more power than the Civic, making it a perfect option for someone that enjoys driving and spends a fair amount of time in their vehicle every day.

In terms of their attitudes about vehicle ownership, Traverse buyers are far more likely to agree that they prefer to buy a vehicle from a domestic company when compared to all Midsize SUV owners (94 % vs. 61 %).

This vehicle is almost in a class of its own as the only hydrogen - powered midsize sedan that seats five passengers.

To get a better sense of how impressive the 2018 Accord really is, we'll compare it to the 2018 Optima - one of the most popular vehicles in the midsize sedan class.

J.D. Power finds that 85 % of Mazda 6 buyers agree that they like a vehicle that stands out from the crowd, compared with 71 % of midsize car buyers.

Ford has decided to return to the midsize pickup truck segment because sales for this type of vehicle have increased 83 percent since 2014.

HLDI recently updated theft loss results for Honda's popular midsize sedan, finding the frequency of claims per 1,000 insured vehicle years for Sport and Touring models is sharply higher than baseline Accords.

Midsize, full - size and luxury cars will bear the brunt of the boosts, and small economy vehicles will escape relatively unscathed in keeping with Detroit's need to improve on fuel economy.

The four - door midsize sedan with a coupe - like roofline presents a bold direction for Buick's new generation of vehicles in the world's two largest vehicle markets — the United States and China.

Consumer Reports has measured distances behind the rear of a vehicle that a driver can not see and has found that a 5 - foot -8-inch-tall driver in an average midsize SUV can not see an area extending 18 feet behind the vehicle, compared with 13 feet for an average midsize sedan.

A decade and a half ago, the original Camry - based Highlander became the first vehicle to blend the versatility of a midsize SUV with the ride and handling of a sedan.

The Chevrolet Trailblazer / GMC Envoy is gone, and the Ford Explorer will be making the move to a unibody platform next year, which leaves this 4Runner with vehicles such as the Nissan Pathfinder and the Kia Borrego as some of the few remaining body - on - frame midsize SUVs on the market.

That vehicle, an upscale clone of the previous - generation midsize Nissan Pathfinder, never quite caught on with consumers.

This is a midlife refresh aimed at improving Santa Fe's share of the midsize SUV market, 120,000 sales last year out of 1.7 million sold, seventh among midsize two - and three - row vehicles.

HLDI analysts previously studied the effect of standard City Safety on the Volvo XC60 by comparing that vehicle's claim rates with other midsize luxury SUVs.

«The new RX 400h redefines the midsize luxury SUV market while raising awareness and acceptance of hybrid gas - electric vehicles among luxury car and SUV buyers,» said Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager.

This midsize crossover is one of the most affordable vehicles with three rows of seats, and it has been lauded for its safety features.

The two all - new, electrified Honda vehicles will make Clarity the first vehicle series to offer customers the choice of fuel cell, battery electric and plug - in hybrid powertrains wrapped in a sporty, spacious and comprehensively equipped five - passenger midsize sedan.

-- A solid body structure as stiff as any in the global midsize sedan market, allowing for precise tuning and dynamic vehicle control — A premium steering gear that ensures smooth, precise responsiveness and on - center feel — Proven and continuously refined MacPherson strut front and mutli - link rear suspensions — Large, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, clamped on by dual - piston front and single - piston rear aluminum calipers, which are expected to deliver best - in - class stopping distance — An isolated engine cradle for tuned, refined feedback, without noise or vibration — Fuel - saving electric power rack - and - pinion variable - effort power steering, resulting in effortless low - speed maneuvers and a higher degree of steering feel at higher speeds — Chassis control technologies include four - channel anti-lock brakes, full - function traction control, four - corner electronic stability control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, corner brake control, hydraulic brake fade assist and drag torque control.

ARLINGTON, Va. — A redesign of the Kia Sorento for the 2016 model year has taken the midsize SUV's small overlap front rating from poor to good, earning the vehicle a Top Safety Pick award.

Set against the backdrop of one of the world's premier urban playgrounds, Kia Motors America (KMA) today took the wraps off the all - new 2015 Sedona midsize multi-purpose vehicle in New York City.

Inspired by midsize luxury sport - utilities and stylish new sports cars and sports sedans, buyers have turned to foreign brands of vehicles this year, leaving Cadillac and Lincoln in the dust.