We'll admit that before the XC60 was added to our garage that we remained skeptical about the whole five -
passenger crossover segment.
But 6 - cylinder power is the norm for the 7 -
passenger crossover segment, cried many naysayers, while others lamented the loss of the 3.7 - liter V6, which had powered its predecessor.
Not exact matches
The Santa Fe lineup of 5, 6 and 7
passenger CUVs offers something for everyone in the
crossover segment.»
Back in the days before the compact
crossover became the top - selling vehicle
segment, automakers were keen on offering five -
passenger crossovers with a pair of pop - up jump seats in back for occasional use.
During its unveiling in Detroit, Nissan said its five -
passenger Rogue «is designed to add a new dimension to the small
crossover utility
segment — satisfying both» the functional and emotional needs of its buyers.
Its plan is to cover the six «mainstream
segments»: small, medium and large
passenger cars, minivans and medium and large
crossovers.
Critical Knowledge: All - new, 5 -
passenger, compact
crossover SUVChoice of 4 - cylinder or V - 6 engine; 6 - speed automatic transmission standardDirect - injection engine technologyFront - wheel drive or all - wheel drive (FWD or AWD) Predicted
segment - best highway fuel economy of 30 mpg with 4 - cylinder engineComprehensive package of premium features, with an emphasis on vehicle safety and
passenger comfortProgrammable power liftgate and standard rear - vision cameraOnStar and XM satellite radio
The MDX is one of the lightest vehicles in its
segment, checking in at a couple hundred pounds less than some two - row, 5 -
passenger crossovers.
The 2013 Honda CR - V is a five -
passenger, compact
crossover SUV that is an established competitor in the
segment.
With comfortable seating for five
passengers, chic Italian styling, outstanding list of available safety features, and functionality, the Fiat 500X delivers a strong competitor in the subcompact
crossover segment.
The CX - 9 is a seven -
passenger, three - row
crossover SUV with unique driving dynamics that are not found in its
segment.
Basically, GMC took the seven -
passenger Acadia
crossover that we all came to know and love and turned it around to become a competitor in the midsize
crossover segment.
The five -
passenger SRX's 61.1 cubic feet of maximum storage room is about average for its
segment, but given that the vehicle is riding on older bones - and that deals are out there as dealers clean out inventory - the Cadillac is an appealing
crossover option.
Crossovers, built on car - like unibodies, are outstripping SUVs in popularity and the streamlined XL7 Limited joins the
crossover segment as a modern, style - conscious seven -
passenger version with optional all - wheel drive and the advantage of excellent fuel economy.
Edmunds.com explains Strong acceleration, agile handling, a smooth ride and a roomy
passenger compartment give the Ford Edge major points in the midsize
crossover segment..
Despite there being a significant amount of noise from the press about the subcompact car space being are a dead - end
segment thanks to the ongoing shift in consumer buying dynamics that favors
crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) over
passenger cars, the numbers suggest quite the opposite to be the case.
In fact, when looking at 7 -
passenger cars with good gas mileage, you are for the most part restricted to the
crossover segment, with the occasional minivan poking its head in, as no
passenger sedan can carry that many people and most large suvs simply can't match the frugality of their lighter cousins.
However there is more to the
crossover segment than reliability, these are the cars that will take families down the street to soccer practice and across the country to Disney World, so they need to be comfortable, attractive and engaging; especially for the back seat
passengers.
Designed and engineered specifically for the North American market, the all - new CX - 9 is Mazda's new entry into the rapidly growing three - row, seven -
passenger crossover SUV
segment.
Meanwhile, Lester acknowledged that Nissan's dearth of models in the sub - $ 25,000
passenger car /
crossover segment needed to be addressed.
The availability of all - wheel drive across the range and notable options such as power
passenger seat, hands - free power liftgate and heated rear seats make for a solid offering in the compact
crossover SUV
segment.
The MDX is one of the lightest vehicles in its
segment, checking in at a couple hundred pounds less than some 2 - row, 5 -
passenger crossovers.
The MDX is one of the lightest vehicles in its
segment, checking in at a couple hundred pounds less than some 2 - row, 5 -
passenger crossovers, including the Lexus RX and Cadillac SRX.
As the market continues to swing away from
passenger cars and to
crossovers, Ford is clearly looking for variants to exploit openings in the
crossover segment.
Also, as is the case with many roomy
crossovers, the Forester checks in at the upper end of the
segment for both cargo space and
passenger volume.
From increased practicality for both
passengers and cargo to the right balance of comfort and support in the ride, the Golf SportWagen is an interesting alternative to growing
segment of compact
crossovers.
The Mitsubishi Lancer could soon return, but in the form of a sporty
crossover competing in the small
passenger car and SUV
segments according to a new report out of the UK.