Compact SUV
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From Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia Compact SUV is a
class of small sport utility vehicles with a length roughly between 4.25 to
4.60 metres (167 to 181 in). This class should not be confused with mini
SUV, which refers to smaller vehicles.
The first introductions to the market were in the 1980s when American
manufacturers Ford and General Motors introduced the two-door Ford Bronco II
and Chevrolet S-10 Blazer that were based on their small trucks (Ford Ranger
and Chevrolet S-10, respectively). These vehicles included full-size
passenger seating for four, unlike the trucks which normally would fit two.
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The first purpose-designed monocoque (unibody)
compact SUV was the Jeep Cherokee (XJ). Introduced by American Motors (AMC)
in 1984 and produced almost unchanged through 2001 in the U.S. and 2005 in
China, it is considered a masterpiece of automotive design with room for
five passengers and their cargo.[1] Although it shared its name from the
full-size SJ model, it had no true pickup truck heritage, but came in both
four and two-door versions that were extremely capable off-road. The compact
Cherokee's design, appearance, and sales popularity spawned imitators as
other automakers noticed that this model began replacing regular cars.[2]
Most of current compact SUVs are crossover SUVs, as they have monocoque
construction and limited off-road capabilities. In this case, the models may
be derived from a compact car / small family car. As with crossover SUVs,
third-row seating became optional on most models, such as the 2006 Toyota
RAV4 and the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Some modern compact SUVs have some features which resemble compact MPVs and
regular hatchbacks besides those of sport utility vehicles; examples of this
are the Honda CR-V, SEAT Altea, Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Tucson. Most
automakers create new market niches by mixing segments with the goal of
attracting new customers.
On the other hand, some compact SUVs appear SUV-like and are regarded as
smaller-size alternatives to medium-size SUVs in a manufacturer's line. The
Ford Escape, introduced in 2001, is an example of this. |
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