It's niche is to closely compete
with the other compact crossovers that are flooding the market.
Its funky design is similar to that of the Nissan Juke, and if produced it would appear to be a natural competitor, along
with other compact crossovers such as the Mazda CX - 3, Honda HR - V and Fiat 500X.
Overall, though, we were happy with the compromise — compared
with other compact crossovers, the X1 is less of an SUV but more of a BMW.
Not exact matches
The Toyota C - HR
compact crossover concept wears fun and funky styling that will fit right in
with other segment players like the Nissan Juke and Honda HR - V.
Volkswagen's first - generation Tiguan
compact crossover was a nice - driving vehicle in its segment, but it never quite caught on
with U.S. buyers, be it due to inadequate marketing, non-competitive pricing, or
other factors.
In the U.S., the 2015 Chevrolet Trax will compete
with other smaller - than -
compact crossovers like the Nissan Juke, the upcoming Honda Fit - based
crossover, and the recently revealed 2015 Jeep Renegade.
It may not be as powerful as
other crossovers on the list,
with a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder engine providing 187 hp and 186 lb - ft of torque, but the CX - 5 is basically the sports car of the
compact crossover segment in this price bracket thanks to great steering and handling.
Launched in 2014 as a 2015 model the
compact crossover has brought more customers to the Lincoln brand than any
other vehicle,
with nearly half of all clients coming from
other brands.
The Terrain's 2.4 - liter engine puts out 182 horsepower, pretty much in line
with other 4 - cylinder competitors, but it's the available 301 - horsepower V6 that sets this little
compact -
crossover SUV apart from all
others.
Based on the same underpinnings as the Jaguar F - Pace, the Velar will come
with standard all - wheel drive and take aim at
other upscale
compact crossover models like the Porsche Macan and, it must be said, the very Jaguar it shares its dirty bits
with.
Several
other automakers already offer 2.0 - liter turbos, but Toyota's first will be available in a new
compact crossover that will be named NX 200t, according to filings
with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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.
Already offered in
other markets such as Mexico and China, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax now makes its U.S. debut, where it will compete
with the Nissan Juke and
other compact crossover SUVs.
As
with every
other premium
compact crossover, though, there is one big issue holding the car back: it's price tag.
Some, like the Audi Q3
compact crossover, comes
with a good amount of features, and
others don't.
The 2015 Nissan Rogue - a
compact crossover with an available third row of seating that boosts total passenger capacity to 7 - also labels its optional AWD system «intelligent,» albeit without the capital «I.» Like several of the
other systems on this list of AWD
crossovers, the Nissan Rogue can use its inside brakes to enhance agility during cornering, and it can also brake when hitting a big bump when traveling over a rough surface to help keep things extra stable.
In 2012, the
compact crossover automobile class grew at a significantly faster rate than most of the
others in the auto industry, and have started
with a strong lead into 2013, as well.
It's also more affordable than its competitors but comes
with less rear seat room and fewer available advanced safety features than
other compact crossovers available.
With its rear seats folded, the Jeep tops out at 54.9 cubic feet, which is 10 - 15 fewer cubic feet than in most
other compact crossover SUVs.
GM executives have indicated to Automotive News that the Envision will likely start in the mid - $ 30,000 range, to remain competitive
with other vehicles in the premium
compact crossover segment.
Now the biggest growth is in the
compact crossover class, which is quickly becoming so crowded
with the Honda HR - V, Mazda CX - 3, Jeep Renegade, and countless
other models.
It appears aimed at competing
with other comparable
compact crossovers.
Unlike some
other compact crossovers that are debuting without all - wheel drive (Toyota and Nissan), the Eclipse Cross will be offered
with Mitsubishi's S - AWC (Super All - Wheel Control) system.
I hung forward in my seatbelt as the Compass nosed into a slushy and muddy gully,
with back wheels sliding to the left as I modulated brake pressure and I wondered just how many
other manufactures would be willing to do this
with their
compact little $ 23,000
crossover.