Mini sport utility vehicle

In 2013, the Renault (Dacia) Duster became the 3rd best-selling subcompact SUV in the world
Peugeot 2008, a modern subcompact SUV
In 2014, the Renault Captur is the best-selling subcompact SUV in Europe
Luxgen U5, a modern subcompact SUV
BYD Yuan, a modern mini SUV

Mini SUV, also called subcompact SUV or subcompact crossover, is a class of small sport utility vehicles with a length under and around 4,200 mm (165.4 in). The term usually comprises any vehicle that is smaller than a compact SUV in North-American standardization, or any 4x4 with a supermini body in international standardization or based on a supermini (B-segment cars in Europe) platform.[1][2][3]

First mini SUVs appeared in the course of 1990s and were off-road vehicles built on body-on-frame chassis, such as the Suzuki Samurai. Although some of the current models still use this concept, mostly due to their off-road prowess and more manageable size on the trail (for example, a large SUV might not fit in the narrower parts of the trail), modern mini SUVs reside on unibody construction and offer only few off-road capabilities, hence falling into the crossover SUV category. Some are even representative of modern superminis with only a bumper hinge and more ground clearance.

The Mini Countryman and Nissan Juke have both started the trend of modern mini SUVs that are based on unibody construction since early 2010s.

In Japan, as cars under 3,400 mm (133.9 in) in length are classified as kei cars and attract lower taxes; some manufacturers build these cars with off-road looks (such as the Mitsubishi Pajero Mini).

Examples

TypeBrandNameProductionModel years
CrossoverBYDYuan2016-present2016-present
CrossoverChevrolet/HoldenTrax2013–present2015–present (USA)
CrossoverCitroënC4 Cactus2014–present (France)
CrossoverDacia/RenaultDuster2010–present (France)
CrossoverDacia/RenaultSandero Stepway2008–present (Wales)
CrossoverDaihatsuTerios1997–present
CrossoverFiat500X2014–present2016–present (Italy)
CrossoverFordEcoSport2003–present2018–present (USA)
CrossoverHondaBR-V2015-present2016–present
CrossoverHondaCrossroad1993-1998 (USA)
CrossoverHondaHR-V1998-2006, 2014–present2016–present
CrossoverHondaVezel2013–present
CrossoverHondaZ1998-2002
CrossoverHyundaiCreta2014–present
CrossoverJeepRenegade2014–present2015–present
CrossoverKiaNiro2016–present2017–present
CrossoverKiaSoul2013–present2014–present
CrossoverLuxgenU52017-present2017-present
CrossoverMazdaCX-32015–present2016–present
CrossoverMiniMini Countryman2010–present2011–present (UK)
CrossoverMitsubishiPajero iO/Pinin1998-2007
CrossoverMitsubishiPajero Junior1995-1998
CrossoverMitsubishiPajero Mini1994-2012
CrossoverMitsubishiSpace Runner1991-2002
2010–present
CrossoverNissanJuke2010–present2011–present (Japan)
CrossoverOpel/Vauxhall/BuickMokka/Encore2012–present2013–present
CrossoverPeugeot20082013–present (France)
CrossoverRenault/Renault-SamsungCaptur/QM32013–present
CrossoverRenaultKwid2015–present
CrossoverSuzukiIgnis2000-2008
CrossoverSuzuki/FiatSX4/Sedici2006–present (Japan/France)
CrossoverSuzukiAerio SX
CrossoverToyotaC-HR2016–present2018–present (USA)
CrossoverToyotaRush2006–present2007–present
CrossoverToyotaUrban Cruiser
CrossoverVolkswagenCrossPolo(Germany)
CrossoverVolkswagenCrossFox
CrossoverVolkswagenCrossGolf (based on Golf V/VI Plus)2005-2014
CrossoverVolkswagenTaigun2017-present
CrossoverZotye AutoZotye 2008/Hunter1946-1958 (Poland)
Off-roadersAutomotive Industries Ltd.AIL Storm(USA)
Off-roadersChevroletS-10 Blazer ZR-2
Off-roadersDaihatsuTaft
Off-roadersDaihatsuRocky/Fourtrak
Off-roadersLand RoverDefender 901985–present (Ireland)
Off-roadersLuAZ969 Volyn
Off-roadersMazdaAZ-Offroad
Off-roadersNissanTerrano
Off-roadersSuzukiSamurai/Jimny(Japan)
Off-roadersSuzuki/GeoVitara/Tracker
Off-roadersTrollerT4











See also

References

  1. ↑ "Prepare for the mini-SUV invasion…". Top Gear. 24 April 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  2. ↑ "Nissan Juke 1.5dCi Tekna Review". Autocar. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  3. ↑ "Auto Express - First Drive Nissan Juke". jukeownersclub. Retrieved 24 May 2017.


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