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Mid-size crossover SUV is an automobile classification used mainly in North America to describe a segment of
The BMW X5 (E53) was considered to be the first mid-size crossover SUV, also being considered a luxury crossover too.
File: Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland Automesse Ludwigsburg 2022 1X7A5918.jpg, Jeep Grand Cherokee (264,444 sold)
File: Toyota Highlander XU70 Hybrid Shishi 01 2022-03-12.jpg, Toyota Highlander (264,128 sold)
File: 2020 Ford Explorer ST, front 8.24.19.jpg,
File:BMW X5 M (G05) IMG 3370.jpg, BMW X5 (11,360 sold)
File:2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Line Premium+ 4MATIC 3.0 Front.jpg, Mercedes-Benz GLE (11,243 sold)
File:2018 Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design wagon (2018-10-29) 01.jpg, Volvo XC90 (7,166 sold)
File:Lamborghini Urus IMG 0003.jpg, Lamborghini Urus, a high-performance mid-size luxury crossover
File:2017 Tesla Model X 100D Front.jpg, The Tesla Model X, a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover
File:Genesis GV80 IAA 2021 1X7A0230.jpg, The Genesis GV80 shared a longitudinal engine with the G80
Mid-size crossover SUV is an automobile classification used mainly in North America to describe a segment of crossover SUV
A crossover, crossover SUV, or crossover utility vehicle (CUV) is a type of automobile with an increased ride height that is built on unibody chassis construction shared with passenger cars, as opposed to traditional sport utility vehicles ...
, a type of sport utility vehicle, between compact crossover SUV
Compact crossover SUV is an automobile classification used mainly in North America to describe a segment of crossover SUV, a type of sport utility vehicle, between subcompact crossover SUV and mid-size crossover SUV.
By late 2010s, the segme ...
and full-size crossover SUV.
A mid-size crossover SUV is a class of crossover SUVs that is larger than compact crossover SUVs, but smaller than full-size crossover SUVs. Mid-size crossover SUVs are usually based on the platform of a mid-size
Mid-size—also known as intermediate—is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than compact cars and smaller than full-size cars. "Large family car" is a UK term and a part of the D-segment ...
(also known as a large family car or a D-segment
The D-segment is the 4th category of the European segments for passenger cars, and is described as "large cars".
It is equivalent to the Euro NCAP "large family car" size class, and the present-day definition of the mid-size car category us ...
) passenger car. The first mid-size crossover was the 1999 BMW X5. Some mid-size crossovers have three rows of seats, while others have two rows, which led to several brands offering multiple models to cater to both sub-segments. It typically has a length dimension between and . In Australia, American mid-sized crossovers are classified as large SUVs.
The segment is most popular in North America and China, where larger vehicles are preferred. It makes up 15.8 percent of the total United States car market. In Europe, the segment covers 2.1 percent of the total market in 2019 with luxury crossover SUVs dominating most of the share.
The Toyota Highlander/Kluger was the best-selling vehicle in the category in 2018, with 387,869 sold worldwide.
History
The BMW X5 (E53) was considered to be the first mid-size crossover SUV, also being considered a luxury crossover too.
Terminology
The term "mid-size crossover SUV" is most commonly used in the North America, where the "mid-size car
Mid-size—also known as intermediate—is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than compact cars and smaller than full-size cars. "Large family car" is a UK term and a part of the D-segment in ...
" and "crossover" terms originated from. The naming of the segment also differ depending on the market. In several regions outside North America, the category may be known as "full-size crossover" or "mid-size/medium SUV", which differs with the more common mid-size crossover SUV definition, which is a class above.
Characteristics
Mid-size crossovers are usually based on the platform of amid-size car
Mid-size—also known as intermediate—is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than compact cars and smaller than full-size cars. "Large family car" is a UK term and a part of the D-segment in ...
(D-segment
The D-segment is the 4th category of the European segments for passenger cars, and is described as "large cars".
It is equivalent to the Euro NCAP "large family car" size class, and the present-day definition of the mid-size car category us ...
), while some models may be based on a full-size car
Full-size car—also known as large car—is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than mid-size cars, it is the largest size class for cars. In Europe, it is known as E-segment or F-segment. ...
( E-segment) or an enlarged C-segment platform. The majority of models in the mid-size crossover category have two-row seating, while some of others offer three-row seating.
Due to its popularity and to cater customer needs, many manufacturers offer more than one mid-size crossover, usually offering them in slightly different sizes at different price points.
Markets
United States
The origination of mid-size crossovers comes from North America, combiningmid-size car
Mid-size—also known as intermediate—is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than compact cars and smaller than full-size cars. "Large family car" is a UK term and a part of the D-segment in ...
and crossover to make a type of sport utility vehicle. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most popular in the United States, selling 264,444 units (2021).
Ford Explorer
The Ford Explorer is a range of SUVs manufactured by Ford Motor Company since the 1991 model year. The first four-door SUV produced by Ford, the Explorer was introduced as a replacement for the two-door Bronco II. Within the current Ford lig ...
(219,871 sold)
Europe
In the European market, luxury vehicles such as the BMW X5, the Mercedes-Benz GLE and the Volvo XC90 have dominated in the European market, taking over 2.1 percent of the mid-size crossovers on the European market.Australia
The segment is commonly known as "large SUV" in Australia, while full-size SUVs being called 'extra large'. By carsales, the 2015 Subaru Outback is the best recommended mid-size crossover in Australia for 2015, as it won 'Best Used Cars for 2022' in Australia.Luxury vehicles
Numerousluxury car
A luxury car is a car that provides increased levels of comfort, equipment, amenities, quality, performance, and associated status compared to moderately priced cars.
The term is subjective and reflects both the qualities of the car and th ...
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
Mid-size—also known as intermediate—is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than compact cars and smaller than full-size cars. "Large family car" is a UK term and a part of the D-segment in ...
(D-segment
The D-segment is the 4th category of the European segments for passenger cars, and is described as "large cars".
It is equivalent to the Euro NCAP "large family car" size class, and the present-day definition of the mid-size car category us ...
), while some models may be based on a full-size car
Full-size car—also known as large car—is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than mid-size cars, it is the largest size class for cars. In Europe, it is known as E-segment or F-segment. ...
( 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.
See also
*Crossover (automobile)
A crossover, crossover SUV, or crossover utility vehicle (CUV) is a type of automobile with an increased ride height that is built on unibody chassis construction shared with passenger cars, as opposed to traditional sport utility vehicles ...
* Mid-size car
Mid-size—also known as intermediate—is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than compact cars and smaller than full-size cars. "Large family car" is a UK term and a part of the D-segment in ...
* D-segment
The D-segment is the 4th category of the European segments for passenger cars, and is described as "large cars".
It is equivalent to the Euro NCAP "large family car" size class, and the present-day definition of the mid-size car category us ...
* Sport utility vehicle
* Car classification
References
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