Top 10 Crossovers for 2012: Key Models Shaping the Segment
From the Range Rover Evoque to the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, these ten crossovers defined the 2012 market by blending SUV capability with car-like comfort and efficiency.
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From the Range Rover Evoque to the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, these ten crossovers defined the 2012 market by blending SUV capability with car-like comfort and efficiency.
Opel will unveil its new Mokka SUV, based on the Corsa platform, at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, targeting the growing small SUV segment with pricing below the Skoda Yeti.
Ohio-based AMP Electric Vehicles will debut its electric Jeep Grand Cherokee conversion at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, promising up to 100 miles of range and pricing to rival the Tesla Model S.
Dacia’s budget SUV led the segment in both France and Spain in 2011, with nearly 48,000 units sold in France and over 7,000 in Spain.
Mitsubishi has introduced the refreshed Pajero SUV in Malaysia, featuring revised exterior design, interior upgrades and new safety technology for the 3.8-litre V6 variant.
The Tuscaloosa plant will add a third shift from August 2012 to meet demand for SUVs and prepare for upcoming C-Class production.
Honda has revealed the latest CR-V in Tokyo, offering two petrol engines and overcoming supply chain issues that threatened to delay production.
A 1980 Lada Niva, retrofitted with a Fiat Spider engine and rarely seen in the US, is listed on eBay with a starting price of $6,000.
Volkswagen is preparing a three-row SUV for the United States to challenge the Ford Explorer and Honda Pilot, with production likely in North America.
Early renderings offer a first look at BMW’s forthcoming third-generation X5, expected to launch as a lighter and more efficient SUV in 2013 for the 2014 model year.
BMW has announced plans for two new crossovers, the X2 and X4, with both models set to broaden the brand’s X-range and target new segments.
Volkswagen is considering a new, larger SUV for the US market, positioned between the Tiguan and Touareg, with production likely at its Tennessee plant.
Mazda has unveiled the production-ready 2013 CX-5 crossover at the Los Angeles Auto Show, confirming a 2.0-litre SkyActiv petrol engine for North America.
The Renault Duster secured the 2011 SUV of the Year award in Argentina, chosen by the PIA jury from 35 new models launched in the country within the year.
Startech's custom Range Rover Evoque, unveiled at the Dubai International Motor Show, features a bold body kit, lowered suspension and new alloy wheel options.
A Greek economist has highlighted that more Porsche Cayennes are registered in Greece than taxpayers declaring incomes above €50,000, raising questions about tax compliance during the financial crisis.
Skoda will introduce two new crossovers and two SUVs between 2014 and 2016, replacing the Roomster and Yeti as part of a wider product expansion.
General Motors has launched local assembly of the Chevrolet Captiva SUV in St Petersburg, targeting the fast-growing Russian market with both four-cylinder and V6 petrol engines.
A high-performance Ariel Atom crashed into a stationary Range Rover in London, leaving the lightweight sports car with severe damage and raising questions about the risks of driving exotics in urban areas.
Lincoln will debut updated versions of its MKS saloon and MKT crossover at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, featuring a new grille and revised styling.
Shanghai GM will bring the Buick Envision concept SUV to market in 2012, marking the joint venture’s first locally-built SUV for the Chinese market.
Chevrolet has released a teaser for its 2013 Trailblazer SUV, confirming a global launch starting in Thailand but ruling out a US market entry for now.
Alfa Romeo is set to unveil its first SUV in 2013, targeting the premium compact segment with a model expected to share architecture with Fiat and Chrysler.
Nissan has set 2012 Murano pricing from $30,100 for the base S FWD, while the Murano CrossCabriolet convertible falls by $1,840 compared to the previous year.