Super Compact / Mini SUV

[Carbon82]

With latest statistics in Europe showing that sales of SUV is beginning to overtake hatchback, it is do not come as a surprise that many auto manufacturer are making their new model to ride higher, label them as Crossover, and there after markup the selling price, taking full advantage of the latest trend in the motoring world.

 

Actually the "pioneer" in mini SUV is not any conti car maker, but Japanese. How many here still remember there was once a a 659cc 20V turbo charged sample, with max. horsepower of 64ps, max torque of 97Nm, and a top speed rated at 130Km/h (in stock condition)?

 

Yes, I am referring to Mitsubishi Pajero Mini. A fun car, but not necessary a fuel efficient one as one might have expected from a Kei car.

 

[Baal]

HRV 1.5TC. Fasterly make pls.

[Carbon82]

In 2011, the first "premium" mini SUV was born. The mini Countryman.

 

[Carbon82]

  On 3/1/2016 at 2:19 PM, Baal said:

HRV 1.5TC. Fasterly make pls.

Sorry, HRV @almost 4.4m, is not mini enough. 

[Carbon82]

Fast forward to 2016, another new kid on the block make it first appearance in the Geneva Motor Show today...

 

Audi Q2

[Carbon82]

BTW, in the same category (<4.2m length), there is also the NIssan Juke.

 

[Carbon82]

I just realised how the new Q2 look like the Citreon C4 Cactus, long lost cousin maybe?

 

[Carbon82]

Fiat 500X

 

Edited March 3, 2016 by Carbon82

[Carbon82]

Suzuki Hustler

 

Edited March 3, 2016 by Carbon82

[Rayoflight]

I saw many Mazda CX3 while holidaying in Australia.

 

Looks quite sporty and sharp

[Carbon82]

The world is just crazy after SUV / crossover. Having seen some of the model in real life, I sort of pity those passenger in the back seat of Juke, Countryman, ...

[Carbon82]

Soon to be launched... BMW X2

 

[Carbon82]

Next month at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, BMW will introduce to the world the BMW X2 Concept. Initially to be unveiled in a concept form, the new BMW crossover will follow in 2017 with a production series vehicle. Ahead of its unveil, BMW engineers continue to test the X2 platform in different parts of the world, like for example in Spain where this X2 prototype was spotted.

 

The future BMW X2 will be based on the X1, which will share the UKL platform on which the 2 Series Active Tourer is also constructed on. That means that future compact SUV will be a front-wheel drive vehicle that can be optionally equipped with a four-wheel drive. At the time of its launch, it will offer three and four cylinder turbo engines with power between 136 and 231 hp. In addition to the optional xDrive, the future BMW X2 will offer an automatic transmission and a Sport automatic transmission, and virtually all options available seen on the BMW X1.

 

Given its focus on a more sporty coupe, a the future M Performance variant with an output around 300 hp will also be offered.

 

Aesthetically, the nose of the X2 will share all the features of his brother BMW X1, but from the B-pillar forward will sport a more risky design. The X2 will have its own personality, with a line sloping ceiling and a completely new rear-end.

 

The X2 will be produced alongside the new X1 at BMW’s Regensburg factory in Germany.

 

[Baal]

  On 3/3/2016 at 8:47 AM, Carbon82 said:

Fiat 500X

 

I like the retro lines, like a MINI.

[Carbon82]

CGI of the upcoming X2. Seems to be targeting directly at GLA...

 

[Jbjobss]

Ssangyong Tivoli

 

 

[Carbon82]

BMW X2 Concept

 

[Khoikieu]

i can't talk anymore