compact crossover SUV

The term "compact crossover SUV" is most commonly used in the North America, where the "compact car" and "crossover" terms originated.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=What Is a Crossover? {{!}} News from Cars.com |url=https://www.cars.com/articles/what-is-a-crossover-417355/ |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2021-02-13 |website=Cars.com |language=en |quote=But the "car-based" SUV models credited with breaking ground...}} It is also known as C-segment SUV{{cite web |title=Top 3 'C' Segment Family SUV - LeasePlan |url=https://direct.leaseplan.co.uk/top-3-c-segment-family-suv |access-date=15 January 2021 |website=direct.leaseplan.co.uk}} or C-SUV.{{cite web |date= |title=C-SUV Archives |url=https://www.jato.com/tag/c-suv/ |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=15 January 2021 |work=JATO}} The naming of the segment also differ depending on the market. In several regions outside North America, the category may be known as "mid-size/medium crossover" or "mid-size/medium SUV",{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=New mid-size SUV comparison with dimensions and boot capacity |url=https://www.automobiledimension.com/mid-size-suv.php |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2021-02-13 |website=automobiledimension.com}}{{Cite web |title=Best used mid-size 4x4s and SUVs |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars-vans/84684/best-used-mid-size-4x4s-and-suvs |access-date=2021-01-17 |website=Auto Express |language=en}} which differs with the more common mid-size crossover SUV definition used in US, which is a class above.

Compact crossovers are usually based on the platform of a compact car (C-segment), while some models may be based on a mid-size car (D-segment) or an enlarged B-segment platform. The majority of models in the compact crossover category have two-row seating, while some offer three-row seating.{{Cite web |last1=Hellwig |first1=Kelly |last2=Irwin |first2=Austin |date=2020-10-06 |title=Every 2021 Compact Crossover SUV Ranked from Worst to Best |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g15380025/best-small-compact-suv-truck |access-date=2021-02-14 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-US}} Vehicles in this segment typically have an exterior length ranging between {{cvt|4400|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} and {{cvt|4700|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web |title=Compact SUV comparison featuring specs and pics from every brand |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2018/07/25/compact-suv-comparison-specs-pics-reviews-crossovers/ |access-date=2021-02-14 |website=Autoblog |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2020-06-11 |title=How to figure out what size SUV or crossover to buy |url=https://driving.ca/chevrolet/features/feature-story/how-to-figure-out-what-size-suv-or-crossover-to-buy |access-date=2021-02-13 |website=Driving |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2018-12-12 |title=New Proton X70 vs B- and C-segment SUV rivals in Malaysia - where does it stand in size, power, kit? - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2018/12/12/new-proton-x70-vs-b-and-c-segment-suv-rivals-in-malaysia-where-does-it-stand-in-size-power-kit/ |access-date=2021-02-13 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}

Due to its popularity and to cater to customer needs, many manufacturers offer more than one compact crossover, usually offering them in slightly different sizes at different price points. American magazine Car and Driver stated "so many of these vehicles are crowding the marketplace, simply sorting through them can be a daunting task".{{cite web |title=Practicality Matters: Every Compact Crossover SUV Ranked from Worst to Best |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/flipbook/practical-matters-every-compact-crossover-suv-ranked-from-worst-to-best#1 |access-date=2 April 2018 |publisher=Car and Driver}}

The first compact crossover was the 1980 AMC Eagle that was based on the compact-sized Concord line. Its four-wheel drive system was an almost unheard-of feature on regular passenger cars at the time and it came with full-time all-wheel drive, automatic transmission, power steering, power front disk brakes standard as well as numerous convenience and comfort options.{{cite web |last1=Branch |first1=Ben |date=12 October 2020 |title=The AMC Eagle - The Original American 4x4 Crossover |url=https://silodrome.com/amc-eagle-car/ |access-date=18 July 2021 |publisher=Silodrome}} Later models included the 1994 Toyota RAV4,{{cite journal |last=Madrigal |first=Alexis C. |date=10 July 2014 |title=Why Crossovers conquered the American Highway |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/07/how-the-crossover-conquered-americas-automobile-market/374061/ |journal=The Atlantic |access-date=6 July 2017}} 1995 Honda CR-V, 1997 Subaru Forester, 2000 Nissan X-Trail, 2000 Mazda Tribute, and the 2001 Ford Escape.

Between 2005 and 2010, the market share of compact crossovers in the US increased from 6 percent to 11.2 percent.{{Cite web |date=2010-08-30 |title=Small crossover segment U.S. market share climbs above 10% |url=https://ihsmarkit.com/research-analysis/small-crossover-segment-us-market-share-climbs-above-10.html |access-date=2021-02-14 |website=IHS Markit}}

In 2014, for the first time ever, sales of compact crossovers outpaced mid-size sedans in the United States.{{Cite web |date=2014-04-30 |title=Small crossovers outpace sedans for first time ever |url=https://ihsmarkit.com/research-analysis/small-crossovers-outpace-sedans-for-first-time-ever.html |access-date=2021-02-14 |website=IHS Markit}}

File:2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure (United States) front view (cropped).jpg|Toyota RAV4 (407,739 sold)

File:2020 Honda CR-V EX-L (facelift), front 11.30.21.jpg|Honda CR-V (361,271 sold)

File:2021 Nissan Rogue SV AWD, front 1.1.21.jpg|Nissan Rogue (285,602 sold including the Rogue Sport)

In the European market, several analysts and agencies divided the segment into two, the smaller ones ("compact" or "C-SUV"), and the larger vehicles ("mid-size" or "D-SUV"), with the latter usually longer than {{cvt|4500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} with some models offering three-row seating. In 2021, the combined segments in Europe recorded 3,055,770 sales according to data from JATO Dynamics, representing 26 percent of the market.{{Cite web |date=2022-01-24 |title=VW's Golf leads Europe in 2021, Peugeot's 2008 is the best-selling SUV, and Tesla's Model 3 tops the EV rankings |url=https://www.jato.com/the-golf-topped-the-market-strong-results-for-tesla/ |access-date=2022-02-07 |website=JATO Dynamics |publisher=Motionnlab}}

The Nissan Qashqai played a significant role of growing and popularising the segment. Introduced in 2006, at the time it was Nissan's only vehicle in the C-segment space in Europe since the company discontinued the Almera hatchback and saloon.{{Cite web |last=Munoz |first=Felipe |date=2016-10-13 |title=Compact SUV's become more popular in Europe |url=https://www.jato.com/winners-losers-eu-big-5-september-2016/ |access-date=2022-02-03 |website=JATO Dynamics |publisher=Motionlab}} The vehicle was credited to start the trend for compact crossovers in Europe, with their advantage being high-riding and rugged-looking family cars, while not having the high running costs usually associated with off-roaders.{{Cite web |title=Nissan Qashqai: best cars in the history of What Car? |url=https://www.whatcar.com/news/nissan-qashqai-best-cars-in-the-history-of-what-car/n21378 |access-date=2022-02-07 |website=www.whatcar.com}} It led the segment since its introduction until 2019, when the Volkswagen Tiguan took its place.{{Cite web |date=2020-02-11 |title=European sales 2019 compact crossovers |url=https://carsalesbase.com/european-sales-2019-compact-crossovers/ |access-date=2022-02-07 |website=carsalesbase.com |language=en-US}}

In 2016, two out of three vehicles sold in the segment were produced by Renault–Nissan, Volkswagen Group and Hyundai Motor Group.{{Cite web |last=Munoz |first=Felipe |date=2021-10-19 |title=OEMs are selling more SUVs but are they selling more vehicles? |url=https://www.jato.com/oems-are-selling-more-suvs-but-are-they-selling-more-vehicles/ |access-date=2022-02-03 |website=JATO Dynamics |publisher=Motionlab}}

File:Hyundai Tucson (NX4) IMG 3676.jpg|Hyundai Tucson (149,170 sold)

File:2021 Peugeot 3008 B Hybrid IMG 4839.jpg|Peugeot 3008 (140,015 sold)

File:VW Tiguan Life (II, Facelift) – f 03012021.jpg|Volkswagen Tiguan (133,558 sold)

The segment is commonly known as "medium SUV" in the region.{{Cite web |title=Best Mid-Size SUV 2021: The verdict |url=https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/best-mid-size-suv-2021-the-verdict-130607/ |access-date=2022-05-15 |website=www.carsales.com.au |language=en-AU}} In 2021, it is the second-largest automobile segment in the market after pickup trucks at 180,000 units from 19 different models, which contributed 17.2 percent of total automobile sales in Australia.{{Cite web |title=VFACTS: Australia's 2021 new car sales detailed in full |url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/vfacts-australias-2021-new-car-sales-detailed-in-full |access-date=2022-05-14 |website=CarExpert |language=en}}

Numerous luxury car brands marketed compact crossover SUVs, usually as an entry-level SUV offering of the respective brands. It is known by many terms such as compact luxury crossover SUV, luxury compact SUV, premium small SUV, premium compact crossover, luxury small SUV, among others. Compact luxury crossover SUVs are usually based on the platform of a mid-size car (D-segment), while some models may be based on a full-size car (E-segment) or a C-segment platform.

Vehicles in this segment are commonly built on a D-segment car platform or above. While being significantly more expensive, vehicles from this segment offer similar driving and convenience advantages as mainstream compact crossover SUVs, with larger exterior dimensions, more refined interiors, more advanced technologies, higher engine power and added prestige.

File:2018 Volvo XC60 R-Design D5 P-Pulse 2.0 Front.jpg|Volvo XC60, in between the Volvo XC40 and Volvo XC90

File:Tesla Model Y 1X7A6211.jpg|The Tesla Model Y, battery-electric compact luxury crossover

File:Genesis GV70 1X7A5740.jpg|The Genesis GV70 is positioned between the GV60 and GV80

• Crossover (automobile)
• Compact car
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