Compact crossover become global bestseller

Over the next two years, competition in the market of compact crossover worsen to the limit. We are awaiting interesting fight. First tactics already used: at the moment, aware that many European companies have not yet participated in the struggle for SUV buyers, is about to introduce their versions of these universal fighters.

Start of the French Renault, prepared to manufacture its Koleos already sold in Korea under the pseudonym Samsung QM5. Developed on a common platform with Nissan Qashqai, this compact car will be slightly more expensive and is likely to lomovym demand in Russia will not enjoy. But Europe is waiting for him. While not a particularly elegant appearance Koleos can boast a very pleasant eye pyatimestnym passenger compartment and trunk.

Peugeot, at its worst competitor is the French box, show a direct competitor Koleos - all-3008. This sympathy is designed on a common platform with Hatchback golf-class 308, but will be able to offer more "courageous" design, large salon and this universality. Yes, and in Russia it will be clearly more in demand than Koleos - a Peugeot, usually several attractive prices.




In addition to the already debyutirovavshemu VW Tiguan German Concern rushed to share a platform with the Czech Skoda office. Czechs, in turn, have already prepared at its base its crossover Yeti. The same concept has been shown at various automobile dealership. The final version of the exterior is already decided, but secretive. It is clear that measures of the common features are only now many elements in a series of apparently will not, it is a pity. For the price of Yeti Tiguan will be slightly more available, but not rely on dumping costs.

Representatives premium segment also prepare their proposals. Thus, BMW shoots two novelties immediately with a full drive. BMW X1 will be based on a common platform with the second generation X3, but will be more sporting image - it hints at the option of the three doors. Already became known xDrive system guarantees the pleasure of management, and the new corporate identity promises to be a pleasant surprise.

MINI brand, a court recently confirmed that the factory will be established in Austria production Crossman - ultramodnogo and very compact SUV. For him, a new body, so the fear that it would only drive with a full Clubman not worth it. But like all production MINI, Crossman image would rather drive to massive sales will not have to, and economical prices are unlikely to please people.

Audi does prepares Q3, using the platform VW Golf VI. Already in 2010, should begin selling this crossover golf class. Outwardly Q3 will have much in common with the not so long ago A1 Metroproject quattro - the same simple logical lines and huge radiator grate.

Within two years the Japanese and Koreans will potesnitsya. The market is growing mini-crossover, ahead of the boldest predictions. For buyers, this - and more room for choice, and headache: too aspirants above all good.